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Question posted by aeesarabia on February 24th, 2014

Does A Vaio Vgn-fw230j Needs The Battery To Turn On?

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Answer #1: Posted by StLFanMan on March 12th, 2014 1:10 PM
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Yes it does, unless you have the adapter/charger that came with it plugged in. If you have the adapter/charger plugged in and connected to the Vaio, then no, it would not require a battery to turn on.

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User Guide - Page 2

... ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in...
User Guide - Page 9

... categories to find the answers you need. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in...
User Guide - Page 12

Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not ... Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to ...
User Guide - Page 26

... battery pack. If the battery wear level is high, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. To check the battery wear level Follow steps 1 to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed information. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO...
User Guide - Page 30

..., keep pressing Fn+F6 or press Fn+F6 and then M or ,. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn... Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F5 or ...
User Guide - Page 33

.... ! You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared...
User Guide - Page 40

... other optical media devices, circumstances may cause your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. When you need to the CD Standard. Do not use with other...disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO optical disc drives with your external display is playing a disc or writing data to malfunction...
User Guide - Page 46

...ExpressCard module manufacturer. Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from the slot. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting an ExpressCard Module ! To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Carefully slide the ...it in or out of the slot. ✍ You do not need to shut down your computer before inserting or removing the ExpressCard module.
User Guide - Page 57

If you need to connect your computer to a telephone line with a telephone cable (not supplied) and have an account ...malfunction in the internal modem. Some of the phone cable (1) into the modem port on -screen instructions. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you connect a telephone cable coming ...
User Guide - Page 58

.... Be sure to pull cables or wires through a network. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet ...the wireless LAN function You need to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! This eliminates the need to create a full ...
User Guide - Page 61

...open area. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start... Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! To use the Bluetooth function You need to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. To access this on selected...
User Guide - Page 95

... it off automatically. Going back to use your computer will turn it is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. If the battery runs down while your computer is disconnected from AC power,.... n 95 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off . To avoid loss of...
User Guide - Page 97

..., place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer before its power indicator light turns off . Do not move your computer is in this mode. ✍ If you do not...more time than Sleep mode. ! Even when the battery runs down and resuming. The power indicator light is turned off . n 97 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state ...
User Guide - Page 99

... help file included with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to step 3. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to suit your computer and longer battery life. Click this software application, you need to display the window...
User Guide - Page 102

... following: ❑ The procedures described in the following pages. n 102 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you...cellophane wrappers, for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any cover or panel ...
User Guide - Page 106

... module into the slot in until it may cause damage to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging. 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it...
User Guide - Page 116

... this product. If either of these items needs to be sure to use or being charged, heat builds up in USA and Canada. This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. ❑ Charge battery packs at the following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for customers in Latin American countries or areas...
User Guide - Page 124

... sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ If you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. n 124 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 your VAIO computer. Wait three to malfunction. Make sure...
User Guide - Page 129

... the boot device order. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Boot. 4 Press the M or m ... the device to which you need to change the boot device. Turn on your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Press...
User Guide - Page 168

... Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on and using another USB port on your computer. If you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low...a printer, check if the power cable is working at all. ❑ USB hubs may need to install software before you are using a digital camera, check if the...

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