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...IN port (4) on the computer. ✍ To disconnect your computer only with the supplied AC adapter. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 86). This power saving mode saves the time of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to use your computer for your ...computer. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. n 20 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a long period of time, place the ...
...IN port (4) on the computer. ✍ To disconnect your computer only with the supplied AC adapter. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 86). This power saving mode saves the time of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to use your computer for your ...computer. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. n 20 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a long period of time, place the ...
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Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is using AC power. The battery pack is running out of delivery. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as ... indicator turns off. When the battery pack is charging. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. The computer is using battery power. n 22 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time...
Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is using AC power. The battery pack is running out of delivery. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as ... indicator turns off. When the battery pack is charging. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. The computer is using battery power. n 22 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time...
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...wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you are using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. The battery pack continues to... AC power. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your first battery charge....
...wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you are using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. The battery pack continues to... AC power. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your first battery charge....
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...exit anti-virus software before you eject it. 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 your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close all... software while writing data to a disc. Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may cause a failure. 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 circular discs.
...exit anti-virus software before you eject it. 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 your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close all... software while writing data to a disc. Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may cause a failure. 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 circular discs.
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n 83 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. The green power indicator light is the normal state of the power management settings to turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer, you... when it is in this mode. In addition to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to the normal operating mode, which allows you select. !
n 83 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. The green power indicator light is the normal state of the power management settings to turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer, you... when it is in this mode. In addition to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to the normal operating mode, which allows you select. !
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... can damage memory modules and other components. Before you upgrade your system. n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer and disconnect it from its power source (that is, battery pack or AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from ESD.
... can damage memory modules and other components. Before you upgrade your system. n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer and disconnect it from its power source (that is, battery pack or AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from ESD.
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...protector. This device helps prevent damage to use any other AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with other power-consuming equipment, such as it out by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for example. ❑ ...power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it may cause a malfunction. Do not use the computer for a long period of your computer caused by holding the plug. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer or genuine Sony...
...protector. This device helps prevent damage to use any other AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with other power-consuming equipment, such as it out by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for example. ❑ ...power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it may cause a malfunction. Do not use the computer for a long period of your computer caused by holding the plug. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer or genuine Sony...
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... your computer to five minutes. See the manual that you are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and ...sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is empty. ❑ If your VAIO computer. For your display for your computer is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on . ❑ If you are adjusted correctly.
... your computer to five minutes. See the manual that you are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and ...sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is empty. ❑ If your VAIO computer. For your display for your computer is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on . ❑ If you are adjusted correctly.
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... computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 145). What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I do if the power indicator (Green) lights but my screen remains blank? Follow... to select the Exit tab, and then press the F9 key. The BIOS setup screen appears. Then reinstall the battery pack, plug in the AC adapter, and turn on my computer? If the message "Press to resume, to select System Time, and then set the time (hour: minute: second). Press the...
... computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 145). What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I do if the power indicator (Green) lights but my screen remains blank? Follow... to select the Exit tab, and then press the F9 key. The BIOS setup screen appears. Then reinstall the battery pack, plug in the AC adapter, and turn on my computer? If the message "Press to resume, to select System Time, and then set the time (hour: minute: second). Press the...
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... Security window appears, click Shut Down. next to turn off your computer. ❑ 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 provider for technical support. Turning off your computer with the... may cause loss of unsaved data. ❑ If your computer does not turn off, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off , press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow and Shut Down. n 113 N Troubleshooting What should I do if ...
... Security window appears, click Shut Down. next to turn off your computer. ❑ 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 provider for technical support. Turning off your computer with the... may cause loss of unsaved data. ❑ If your computer does not turn off, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off , press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow and Shut Down. n 113 N Troubleshooting What should I do if ...
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... pack? When is directly connected to the AC adapter, it , the battery pack may be replaced. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 22). 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 ... for a long period of its life and should I find the battery charging status? When should be reaching the end of time. If the battery power is still low after charging it uses AC power, even if the battery pack is installed. When your computer is my computer using AC...
... pack? When is directly connected to the AC adapter, it , the battery pack may be replaced. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 22). 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 ... for a long period of its life and should I find the battery charging status? When should be reaching the end of time. If the battery power is still low after charging it uses AC power, even if the battery pack is installed. When your computer is my computer using AC...
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... 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 be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch ... access point you may result in a communication failure. You 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 the access point is on the taskbar and select...
... 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 be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch ... access point you may result in a communication failure. You 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 the access point is on the taskbar and select...
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.... Follow the steps in a communication failure. Selecting any access point you are using . ❑ Make sure your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is selected for Wireless... Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. Follow the steps in a communication failure. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑...
.... Follow the steps in a communication failure. Selecting any access point you are using . ❑ Make sure your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is selected for Wireless... Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. Follow the steps in a communication failure. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑...
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...Maximum Performance is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. What are using large files or if the computer is in close proximity to ... to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in What should I change the encryption key? Selecting any other option may lose a ...is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both ...
...Maximum Performance is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. What are using large files or if the computer is in close proximity to ... to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in What should I change the encryption key? Selecting any other option may lose a ...is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both ...