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... refer to program this information into your facsimile, see your fax software documentation. La remplacer seulement par une batterie identique ou de type equivalent recommande par le fabricant. In order to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. For more detailed information please contact: CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudiere, Tour...
... refer to program this information into your facsimile, see your fax software documentation. La remplacer seulement par une batterie identique ou de type equivalent recommande par le fabricant. In order to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. For more detailed information please contact: CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudiere, Tour...
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Contents Welcome Ergonomic Considerations 2 Using Your Notebook Computer Locating the Controls and Connectors 5 Connecting a Power Source 8 Starting Your Computer 12 Shutting Down Your Computer 13 Registering Windows® 98 14 Registering Your Computer 15 Using the Keyboard 16 Using the Touchpad 22 Using the Floppy Disk Drive 23 Using the DVD-ROM Drive 26 Using the Headphone with Remote Control 30 Using PC Cards 33 Using Infrared Communication Devices 36 Using Power Saving Modes 38 Using a Second Battery Pack 40 Using the Weight Saver 42 ix
Contents Welcome Ergonomic Considerations 2 Using Your Notebook Computer Locating the Controls and Connectors 5 Connecting a Power Source 8 Starting Your Computer 12 Shutting Down Your Computer 13 Registering Windows® 98 14 Registering Your Computer 15 Using the Keyboard 16 Using the Touchpad 22 Using the Floppy Disk Drive 23 Using the DVD-ROM Drive 26 Using the Headphone with Remote Control 30 Using PC Cards 33 Using Infrared Communication Devices 36 Using Power Saving Modes 38 Using a Second Battery Pack 40 Using the Weight Saver 42 ix
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... with your computer is not fully charged at the time of the battery bay. Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery pack. To insert the battery pack 1 Open the cover of the battery bay. 2 Insert the battery pack into the drive bay on the right side of the computer.... (See "Using Power Saving Modes" on the left side of power. The second battery pack inserts into the battery bay on page 38.) Additional battery packs are available as a source of the computer. Battery pack (supplied) 7 law Label side facing down 3 Close the cover of purchase. Ei Using...
... with your computer is not fully charged at the time of the battery bay. Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery pack. To insert the battery pack 1 Open the cover of the battery bay. 2 Insert the battery pack into the drive bay on the right side of the computer.... (See "Using Power Saving Modes" on the left side of power. The second battery pack inserts into the battery bay on page 38.) Additional battery packs are available as a source of the computer. Battery pack (supplied) 7 law Label side facing down 3 Close the cover of purchase. Ei Using...
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... power indicators blink. See "Using Power Saving Modes" on while you should save your computer and insert a fully charged battery. Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life. See "Using a Second Battery Pack" on page 40 for information on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you should either attach the...
... power indicators blink. See "Using Power Saving Modes" on while you should save your computer and insert a fully charged battery. Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life. See "Using a Second Battery Pack" on page 40 for information on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you should either attach the...
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.... Using Your Notebook Computer In Shutting Down Your Computer ! During a period of data, follow these steps to shut down . 4 Click OK. - If you can conserve battery life by using the steps described above, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys at the bottom of the Start menu to restart the computer in...
.... Using Your Notebook Computer In Shutting Down Your Computer ! During a period of data, follow these steps to shut down . 4 Click OK. - If you can conserve battery life by using the steps described above, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys at the bottom of the Start menu to restart the computer in...
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... differently. (Exactly how it = 2 Hard disk Using Your Notebook Computer D Functions Lights when the power to the hard drive. Indicates the status of the battery inserted in many applications.) Off Turns off . Light Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock On Turns on the left side of the computer. It has...right side of typed letters when Caps Lock is turned on . Flashes in the numeric keypad are active. Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the battery bay on when the number keys area in System Suspend mode. Lights when data is being read from or written to the computer ...
... differently. (Exactly how it = 2 Hard disk Using Your Notebook Computer D Functions Lights when the power to the hard drive. Indicates the status of the battery inserted in many applications.) Off Turns off . Light Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock On Turns on the left side of the computer. It has...right side of typed letters when Caps Lock is turned on . Flashes in the numeric keypad are active. Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the battery bay on when the number keys area in System Suspend mode. Lights when data is being read from or written to the computer ...
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... Monitor in the Windows Control Panel and select the Enable infrared communication checkbox on a network, set the system suspend and system hibernation timers to conserve battery life. When you are too far apart or too close together, data transfer may be interrupted or there may be turned on installation and use...
... Monitor in the Windows Control Panel and select the Enable infrared communication checkbox on a network, set the system suspend and system hibernation timers to conserve battery life. When you are too far apart or too close together, data transfer may be interrupted or there may be turned on installation and use...
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...saver, and then pull out the battery pack. 3 Reinsert the weight saver. Battery indicators 0 1 0=3 2 Second battery pack (not supplied) Battery pack (supplied) igz To determine the amount of the weight saver. Using Your Notebook Computer 41 To charge the second battery pack Keep the battery pack in the direction of the... arrow. The battery indicator flashes while the battery is connected to AC power. Weight saver Eject lever on page 42. See also...
...saver, and then pull out the battery pack. 3 Reinsert the weight saver. Battery indicators 0 1 0=3 2 Second battery pack (not supplied) Battery pack (supplied) igz To determine the amount of the weight saver. Using Your Notebook Computer 41 To charge the second battery pack Keep the battery pack in the direction of the... arrow. The battery indicator flashes while the battery is connected to AC power. Weight saver Eject lever on page 42. See also...
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... --0- /-7 bay 0 Docking station 7 Turn on . Power (1.) Battery charger In use IN USE I I 411 Use the AC adapter that comes with your computer in the docking station. The CD power indicator light turns ... connector on the docking station. AC adapter Power cord Slam I aCILtE40. IN USE indicator 6 Plug the cable attached to secure your computer or the optional Sony PCGA-AC7/ PCGA-AC71 adapters. Connecting Peripheral Devices 47 5 Slide the docking station lever into the LOCK position to the AC adapter into the AC...
... --0- /-7 bay 0 Docking station 7 Turn on . Power (1.) Battery charger In use IN USE I I 411 Use the AC adapter that comes with your computer in the docking station. The CD power indicator light turns ... connector on the docking station. AC adapter Power cord Slam I aCILtE40. IN USE indicator 6 Plug the cable attached to secure your computer or the optional Sony PCGA-AC7/ PCGA-AC71 adapters. Connecting Peripheral Devices 47 5 Slide the docking station lever into the LOCK position to the AC adapter into the AC...
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... indicator light is attached to charge the battery if you must insert the battery in a hurry. To remove the battery pack 1 Open the cover of the battery charger bay. Eject button Battery pack 3 Pull out the battery pack. 4 Close the cover of the battery charger bay. 2 Press the Eject button... the docking station while the battery is on page 80). The € battery charger indicator light is in the docking station's battery bay. When charging two batteries at the same time, the battery in the computer's battery bay has priority over the battery in the docking station charger bay...
... indicator light is attached to charge the battery if you must insert the battery in a hurry. To remove the battery pack 1 Open the cover of the battery charger bay. Eject button Battery pack 3 Pull out the battery pack. 4 Close the cover of the battery charger bay. 2 Press the Eject button... the docking station while the battery is on page 80). The € battery charger indicator light is in the docking station's battery bay. When charging two batteries at the same time, the battery in the computer's battery bay has priority over the battery in the docking station charger bay...
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... on the back of your computer from the docking station. 5 Close the docking station port cover on 1 Insert a charged battery in the computer first. Alternatively, press Fn+F9. If you insert a charged battery in the computer. 2 On the Start menu, select Eject. OSD You cannot remove your computer. Removing the computer before...
... on the back of your computer from the docking station. 5 Close the docking station port cover on 1 Insert a charged battery in the computer first. Alternatively, press Fn+F9. If you insert a charged battery in the computer. 2 On the Start menu, select Eject. OSD You cannot remove your computer. Removing the computer before...
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...The predefined profiles are designed to meet specific power management goals-ranging from maximum power management to no power management. Maximum Battery Life - Similar to the PowerPanel Help for any of specific power management settings that are : Icon Description Maximum Performance ...Management Profiles PowerPanel provides four predefined power management profiles. AC Profile - PowerPanel automatically loads the AC profile unless you maximum battery life and good performance. Keeps the display on at all power management features such as System Suspend and System Hibernation ...
...The predefined profiles are designed to meet specific power management goals-ranging from maximum power management to no power management. Maximum Battery Life - Similar to the PowerPanel Help for any of specific power management settings that are : Icon Description Maximum Performance ...Management Profiles PowerPanel provides four predefined power management profiles. AC Profile - PowerPanel automatically loads the AC profile unless you maximum battery life and good performance. Keeps the display on at all power management features such as System Suspend and System Hibernation ...
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... the shortcut menu. You can also choose to the PowerPanel Help for the PC cards. If you select a different power management profile while using battery power, that profile is the recommended option. When you want to open 4 the PC Card (PCMCIA) Properties dialog box. The Profiles toolbar appears...El Icon Description CPU Speed Control - Controls the speed at full speed while the system is active or inactive. You can help conserve battery power. When you move the pointer over the atom icon on the taskbar. Click this command can view the properties for information on ...
... the shortcut menu. You can also choose to the PowerPanel Help for the PC cards. If you select a different power management profile while using battery power, that profile is the recommended option. When you want to open 4 the PC Card (PCMCIA) Properties dialog box. The Profiles toolbar appears...El Icon Description CPU Speed Control - Controls the speed at full speed while the system is active or inactive. You can help conserve battery power. When you move the pointer over the atom icon on the taskbar. Click this command can view the properties for information on ...
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Pinot Secariii01 'RPM .E owl* LSIwee l e Isms Iona rivw - =moo alst T.lalullOwego-.carom'oil Tow =waft nvoisia wow! Click the battery icon on the toolbar to -empty and charging time. ails DO i3EOD The screen appears displaying the General tab, which contains infofmation such as the estimated time-to display the BatteryScope window. Customizing Your Notebook Computer Battery Icon Descriptions Battery icon Battery status oS Discharging Charging Not in use No battery Displaying Detailed Battery Information You can obtain detailed information about the batteries.
Pinot Secariii01 'RPM .E owl* LSIwee l e Isms Iona rivw - =moo alst T.lalullOwego-.carom'oil Tow =waft nvoisia wow! Click the battery icon on the toolbar to -empty and charging time. ails DO i3EOD The screen appears displaying the General tab, which contains infofmation such as the estimated time-to display the BatteryScope window. Customizing Your Notebook Computer Battery Icon Descriptions Battery icon Battery status oS Discharging Charging Not in use No battery Displaying Detailed Battery Information You can obtain detailed information about the batteries.
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...see if a non-bootable diskette is in the drive. ▪ If a non-bootable diskette is turned on and working. Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly. If you are using an external display, check that the ... connected to the computer. 2 Turn the computer off the computer using other methods may have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Online Support. Check that they are connected firmly, as described in "Shutting Down Your Computer" on page 13. When I turn on the computer...
...see if a non-bootable diskette is in the drive. ▪ If a non-bootable diskette is turned on and working. Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly. If you are using an external display, check that the ... connected to the computer. 2 Turn the computer off the computer using other methods may have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Online Support. Check that they are connected firmly, as described in "Shutting Down Your Computer" on page 13. When I turn on the computer...
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... any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent, such as this can also be replaced. Notes on Use 109 If, after fully charging the battery pack, the battery power is illegal in some areas. It may create a traffic hazard and is still low, the... battery pack may be reaching the end of time, recharge the battery. If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of its life and should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use . If you experience a ringing...
... any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent, such as this can also be replaced. Notes on Use 109 If, after fully charging the battery pack, the battery power is illegal in some areas. It may create a traffic hazard and is still low, the... battery pack may be reaching the end of time, recharge the battery. If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of its life and should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use . If you experience a ringing...
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Then turn your computer and remove the battery packs. 3 Wait until the computer cools down and open the cover on the computer. 8 Click the My Computer icon with the right button and select ...
Then turn your computer and remove the battery packs. 3 Wait until the computer cools down and open the cover on the computer. 8 Click the My Computer icon with the right button and select ...
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... assistance for a period of three months from the original date of purchase. See "Registering Your Computer" on page 117. See "Battery Limited Warranty" on page 15. This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with the product and any such software is longer... for a total of twelve (12) months from SONY or a SONY authorized reseller, SONY will become the property of the original warranty period or ninety (90) calendar days from installation by registering your rights and obligations with your VAIO Notebook computer covers parts and labor against defects in ...
... assistance for a period of three months from the original date of purchase. See "Registering Your Computer" on page 117. See "Battery Limited Warranty" on page 15. This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with the product and any such software is longer... for a total of twelve (12) months from SONY or a SONY authorized reseller, SONY will become the property of the original warranty period or ninety (90) calendar days from installation by registering your rights and obligations with your VAIO Notebook computer covers parts and labor against defects in ...
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... tacite ou expresse sur ce produit. for Products purchased in Canada. For information on the battery included with your Sony VAIO Notebook Computer covers defects in material or workmanship for Products purchased in the United States of America and Sony of purchase. Cette garantie restreinte est votre seul recours. GARANTIE RESTREINTE Au titre de...
... tacite ou expresse sur ce produit. for Products purchased in Canada. For information on the battery included with your Sony VAIO Notebook Computer covers defects in material or workmanship for Products purchased in the United States of America and Sony of purchase. Cette garantie restreinte est votre seul recours. GARANTIE RESTREINTE Au titre de...
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...Sensor) 32 Application Recovery CD 103 Applications key 17 attaching docking station 46 audio CDs 69 Audio-Video Center, using 68 B Basic/Advanced tab 76 battery bay 6 battery packs 5, 9, 108 charge status icons 81 charging 10, 41 indicator light status 10 indicator lights 5, 10, 19, 40 inserting 9 inserting into... 70 right 5 Start (Windows 98) 13, 75 C cables floppy disk drive 5 phone 5 Power cord 8 video 5 Call SOS button 92 cameras digital video recorder 61 Sony Digital Still 60 canceling commands 17 Caps Lock 5 indicator light 19 CD player 32 remote control 32 volume 32 CD-ROM discs 119
...Sensor) 32 Application Recovery CD 103 Applications key 17 attaching docking station 46 audio CDs 69 Audio-Video Center, using 68 B Basic/Advanced tab 76 battery bay 6 battery packs 5, 9, 108 charge status icons 81 charging 10, 41 indicator light status 10 indicator lights 5, 10, 19, 40 inserting 9 inserting into... 70 right 5 Start (Windows 98) 13, 75 C cables floppy disk drive 5 phone 5 Power cord 8 video 5 Call SOS button 92 cameras digital video recorder 61 Sony Digital Still 60 canceling commands 17 Caps Lock 5 indicator light 19 CD player 32 remote control 32 volume 32 CD-ROM discs 119