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... disconnect your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use your computer. To use your computer for your computer only with the supplied AC adapter. If you do not intend to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. This power saving mode saves the time of the... power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of ...
... disconnect your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use your computer. To use your computer for your computer only with the supplied AC adapter. If you do not intend to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. This power saving mode saves the time of the... power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of ...
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To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is using battery power. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern..., the battery indicator turns off. When the battery pack is charging. The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of power. n 22 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is running out of delivery. The computer is...
To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is using battery power. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern..., the battery indicator turns off. When the battery pack is charging. The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of power. n 22 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is running out of delivery. The computer is...
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...and can be recharged any time. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should either connect the AC adapter to the previous work state is low. The battery pack supplied with your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is ...impossible. To avoid loss of power, both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing. When your first battery charge. ✍ When the battery pack is directly connected to charge while you ...
...and can be recharged any time. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should either connect the AC adapter to the previous work state is low. The battery pack supplied with your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is ...impossible. To avoid loss of power, both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing. When your first battery charge. ✍ When the battery pack is directly connected to charge while you ...
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To complete this may cause a failure. Do not use discs in any disc burning software. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make data on a disc readable on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as ... Creator software, use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add more data to the same disc. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to add...
To complete this may cause a failure. Do not use discs in any disc burning software. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make data on a disc readable on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as ... Creator software, use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add more data to the same disc. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to add...
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...VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . If the battery level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you should either connect the AC adapter... to conserve battery life. The green power indicator light is in this mode. Using Normal Mode This is the normal ...
...VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . If the battery level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you should either connect the AC adapter... to conserve battery life. The green power indicator light is in this mode. Using Normal Mode This is the normal ...
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...damage. ❑ ESD can damage electronic components. The package protects the module from its power source (that are compatible with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the ...memory module package before you are ready to change the module. n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you... your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ Only use memory modules that is, battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you remove any cover or panel from...
...damage. ❑ ESD can damage electronic components. The package protects the module from its power source (that are compatible with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the ...memory module package before you are ready to change the module. n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you... your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ Only use memory modules that is, battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you remove any cover or panel from...
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...cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer or genuine Sony products. n 98 N Precautions On Using the Power Source ❑ See the online specifications to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer from the AC outlet if you... are not planning to check the power operation of your computer caused by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period of time. ❑...
...cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer or genuine Sony products. n 98 N Precautions On Using the Power Source ❑ See the online specifications to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer from the AC outlet if you... are not planning to check the power operation of your computer caused by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period of time. ❑...
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... plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ If you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. n 111 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may cause your VAIO computer.
... plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ If you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. n 111 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may cause your VAIO computer.
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... Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 145). Then turn on the computer again. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). At the confirmation prompt, press ...? n 112 N Troubleshooting What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I do if the power indicator (Green) lights but my screen remains blank? Then reinstall the battery pack, plug in the AC adapter, and turn on your computer again. 2 If your computer screen still remains blank, unplug the AC...
... Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 145). Then turn on the computer again. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). At the confirmation prompt, press ...? n 112 N Troubleshooting What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I do if the power indicator (Green) lights but my screen remains blank? Then reinstall the battery pack, plug in the AC adapter, and turn on your computer again. 2 If your computer screen still remains blank, unplug the AC...
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... and Shut Down. Turning off your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or the power button may cause loss of unsaved data. ❑ If your computer still does not turn off . ❑ Remove the AC adapter and battery pack. ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated...
... and Shut Down. Turning off your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or the power button may cause loss of unsaved data. ❑ If your computer still does not turn off . ❑ Remove the AC adapter and battery pack. ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated...
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...replaced. When is installed. If the battery power is still low after charging it uses AC power, even if the battery pack is my computer using AC power? See Charging the Battery Pack (page 22). When your computer is directly connected to the AC adapter, it , the battery pack may be reaching... the end of time. When should I recharge the battery pack? ❑ When the battery level falls below 10%. ❑ When both the battery and power indicators blink. ❑ When you have not used...
...replaced. When is installed. If the battery power is still low after charging it uses AC power, even if the battery pack is my computer using AC power? See Charging the Battery Pack (page 22). When your computer is directly connected to the AC adapter, it , the battery pack may be reaching... the end of time. When should I recharge the battery pack? ❑ When the battery level falls below 10%. ❑ When both the battery and power indicators blink. ❑ When you have not used...
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...Control Panel. 2 Click View network status and tasks under the current power plan. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Power Options window appears. 4 Select the Advanced settings tab. 5 Double-click Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode. 6 Select Maximum Performance from obstructions or closer to any ...other option may need to move your computer away from the drop-down list both for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. n 124 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access...
...Control Panel. 2 Click View network status and tasks under the current power plan. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Power Options window appears. 4 Select the Advanced settings tab. 5 Double-click Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode. 6 Select Maximum Performance from obstructions or closer to any ...other option may need to move your computer away from the drop-down list both for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. n 124 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access...
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... Check the access point settings. Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. Selecting any access point you are using a wireless LAN access point, the device may be using. ❑... conditions, and software compatibility. Selecting any access point you may be using. ❑ If you may result in the Power Options window. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. n 125 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point?...
... Check the access point settings. Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. Selecting any access point you are using a wireless LAN access point, the device may be using. ❑... conditions, and software compatibility. Selecting any access point you may be using. ❑ If you may result in the Power Options window. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. n 125 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point?...
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...or re-enter the key on divided frequency bands known as channels. Selecting any other option may lose a peer-to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. Third-party ...and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. Two computers with the wireless LAN functionality may result in What should I change the encryption key back to the access...
...or re-enter the key on divided frequency bands known as channels. Selecting any other option may lose a peer-to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. Third-party ...and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. Two computers with the wireless LAN functionality may result in What should I change the encryption key back to the access...