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It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source. This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer. Page 8 Powering Your Computer Your VAIO® computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter.
It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source. This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer. Page 8 Powering Your Computer Your VAIO® computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter.
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Using AC Power The supplied battery is not charged when you receive your computer. The computer automatically charges the installed battery while it uses AC power. Page 9 To charge the battery and begin using the computer immediately, insert the battery into the computer and use the supplied AC adapter as a power source.
Using AC Power The supplied battery is not charged when you receive your computer. The computer automatically charges the installed battery while it uses AC power. Page 9 To charge the battery and begin using the computer immediately, insert the battery into the computer and use the supplied AC adapter as a power source.
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... F5 keys, and then press the Up Arrow or Right Arrow key. Using the Battery Your computer, depending on how to extend the life of the battery, see Conserving Battery Power for more information. The battery that supports a second battery. Page 12 If your computer comes with your computer is not fully charged at the...
... F5 keys, and then press the Up Arrow or Right Arrow key. Using the Battery Your computer, depending on how to extend the life of the battery, see Conserving Battery Power for more information. The battery that supports a second battery. Page 12 If your computer comes with your computer is not fully charged at the...
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Insert the battery into place. When the computer uses the second battery, the Battery 2 indicator turns on. Lock the weight saver RELEASE switch. Locking the Weight Sav er Page 13 The weight saver stabilizes the battery. If another device is in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into the multipurpose bay. Slide the weight saver in the multipurpose bay, remove that device. 2. Inserting the Second Battery 3. Using a second battery To insert a second battery 1. Inserting the Weight Sav er 4.
Insert the battery into place. When the computer uses the second battery, the Battery 2 indicator turns on. Lock the weight saver RELEASE switch. Locking the Weight Sav er Page 13 The weight saver stabilizes the battery. If another device is in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into the multipurpose bay. Slide the weight saver in the multipurpose bay, remove that device. 2. Inserting the Second Battery 3. Using a second battery To insert a second battery 1. Inserting the Weight Sav er 4.
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...and unlock the weight saver and the multipurpose bay. Pull the weight saver and battery gently from the multipurpose bay. 4. On the Battery tab, click Primary Battery in the Battery Switch box. 3. If the Battery 2 indicator is connected to protect the bay. Insert the weight saver into the ...multipurpose bay to AC power. Make sure the Battery 2 indicator is off and the Battery 1 indicator is on or...
...and unlock the weight saver and the multipurpose bay. Pull the weight saver and battery gently from the multipurpose bay. 4. On the Battery tab, click Primary Battery in the Battery Switch box. 3. If the Battery 2 indicator is connected to protect the bay. Insert the weight saver into the ...multipurpose bay to AC power. Make sure the Battery 2 indicator is off and the Battery 1 indicator is on or...
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Page 15 Conserving Battery Power You may significantly extend your computing time, depending on how you use the power saving modes and PowerPanel utility to conserve battery power. Conserving battery power may use your computer.
Page 15 Conserving Battery Power You may significantly extend your computing time, depending on how you use the power saving modes and PowerPanel utility to conserve battery power. Conserving battery power may use your computer.
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...consumption is reduced to the lowest possible setting without being completely off specific devices to save your computer does not activate Hibernate mode, see Battery for more information. Power consumption is reduced to a minimum. The power indicator blinks in memory (RAM). Do not move the computer...Using power saving modes In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you select. Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent, regardless of the system and peripheral devices to normal mode. Press the Fn and F12 keys, or press...
...consumption is reduced to the lowest possible setting without being completely off specific devices to save your computer does not activate Hibernate mode, see Battery for more information. Power consumption is reduced to a minimum. The power indicator blinks in memory (RAM). Do not move the computer...Using power saving modes In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you select. Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent, regardless of the system and peripheral devices to normal mode. Press the Fn and F12 keys, or press...
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... power management profile to give you disable this profile. Power Management automatically loads the AC profile unless you maximum battery life and good performance. You can also establish settings for your system. Camera Optimizes performance and power requirements for... selects a profile suitable for spreadsheet programs. Communications Extends battery life by stopping power to optimize power management for slide show presentations. Maximum Battery Life Provides power saving features to conserve battery life. Power Management Off Disables all times while conserving ...
... power management profile to give you disable this profile. Power Management automatically loads the AC profile unless you maximum battery life and good performance. You can also establish settings for your system. Camera Optimizes performance and power requirements for... selects a profile suitable for spreadsheet programs. Communications Extends battery life by stopping power to optimize power management for slide show presentations. Maximum Battery Life Provides power saving features to conserve battery life. Power Management Off Disables all times while conserving ...
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... Select Edit/Create Profiles from the drop-down menu. 6. Hibernate Timer Controls the time it is low. Make your system when the battery power is not in the table below are implemented instantly. Power Management Setting Description CPU Control1 Controls the processor speed. The longer you ... for a description of each power management setting. 5. Right-click the CPU icon or Profile icon , depending on the model you use the battery to power your computer, your profile settings to change . In the right panel, right-click the setting under System, LCD (Video), Hard Disk...
... Select Edit/Create Profiles from the drop-down menu. 6. Hibernate Timer Controls the time it is low. Make your system when the battery power is not in the table below are implemented instantly. Power Management Setting Description CPU Control1 Controls the processor speed. The longer you ... for a description of each power management setting. 5. Right-click the CPU icon or Profile icon , depending on the model you use the battery to power your computer, your profile settings to change . In the right panel, right-click the setting under System, LCD (Video), Hard Disk...
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...-click the CPU icon appears. The PowerPanel window Page 20 The Battery icons that appear on the Battery Information toolbar, the PowerProfile window, and the Power Meter window. Locating battery information You can view the remaining battery charge and miscellaneous battery information on the Battery Information toolbar and PowerPanel window indicate the current status of the...
...-click the CPU icon appears. The PowerPanel window Page 20 The Battery icons that appear on the Battery Information toolbar, the PowerProfile window, and the Power Meter window. Locating battery information You can view the remaining battery charge and miscellaneous battery information on the Battery Information toolbar and PowerPanel window indicate the current status of the...
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...the Power icon to conserve power. Battery tab - Battery is discharging. Battery is charging. Displays the total charge remaining in the lower right corner of batteries your system. You can change the settings to view the remaining battery charge. Displays the alarm settings, which notify ...the number of the window for various devices on the taskbar . Click Help in the battery. Double-click the Power icon. Computer is using AC power and charging the battery. No battery is not displayed on the Taskbar Notification area, see To display the Power icon on...
...the Power icon to conserve power. Battery tab - Battery is discharging. Battery is charging. Displays the total charge remaining in the lower right corner of batteries your system. You can change the settings to view the remaining battery charge. Displays the alarm settings, which notify ...the number of the window for various devices on the taskbar . Click Help in the battery. Double-click the Power icon. Computer is using AC power and charging the battery. No battery is not displayed on the Taskbar Notification area, see To display the Power icon on...
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... programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from the computer. Inserting a Battery 4. Opening the Battery Bay 3. See Using power saving modes for more information. Push the battery bay cover up until it automatically detects the battery. Lifting and turning the computer with a port replicator attached could cause ... power saving mode. If you are using battery power, save your computer, do not insert or remove the battery. Page 23 If a port replicator is on, it clicks into the battery bay. Lift the lid of power. The battery bay cover swings out but does not detach...
... programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from the computer. Inserting a Battery 4. Opening the Battery Bay 3. See Using power saving modes for more information. Push the battery bay cover up until it automatically detects the battery. Lifting and turning the computer with a port replicator attached could cause ... power saving mode. If you are using battery power, save your computer, do not insert or remove the battery. Page 23 If a port replicator is on, it clicks into the battery bay. Lift the lid of power. The battery bay cover swings out but does not detach...
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Make sure the computer is off . 2. Rem ov ing a Battery 4. Push in and lift up the battery bay cover until it . 3. Page 24 Push the battery bay cover down to avoid damaging the battery. Pull the battery out of time, remove the battery from the computer to open it clicks into place. To remove a battery 1. Remove the battery when the computer is off . Removing a battery If you are not using the computer for an extended period of the battery bay.
Make sure the computer is off . 2. Rem ov ing a Battery 4. Push in and lift up the battery bay cover until it . 3. Page 24 Push the battery bay cover down to avoid damaging the battery. Pull the battery out of time, remove the battery from the computer to open it clicks into place. To remove a battery 1. Remove the battery when the computer is off . Removing a battery If you are not using the computer for an extended period of the battery bay.
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...°C to charge your VAIO® Computer Specifications for the approximate time needed to 30°C). Insert the battery into the computer. The second battery you may be recharged at the time of purchase. Double blink The battery is 85 percent charged. Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life. See your battery. Lower temperatures require...
...°C to charge your VAIO® Computer Specifications for the approximate time needed to 30°C). Insert the battery into the computer. The second battery you may be recharged at the time of purchase. Double blink The battery is 85 percent charged. Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life. See your battery. Lower temperatures require...
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... from heat sources. Keep the battery dry. Do not open or disassemble the battery. Do not expose the battery to any mechanical shock. Battery life is in a cold environment because of decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. Notes on batteries Never leave the battery in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such...
... from heat sources. Keep the battery dry. Do not open or disassemble the battery. Do not expose the battery to any mechanical shock. Battery life is in a cold environment because of decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. Notes on batteries Never leave the battery in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such...
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... All Programs to see a list of programs on your computer. Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your battery is installed on your computer. Open Windows Explorer by pressing the Windows key and the E key simultaneously. 3. Click the optical drive icon under Devices with...
... All Programs to see a list of programs on your computer. Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your battery is installed on your computer. Open Windows Explorer by pressing the Windows key and the E key simultaneously. 3. Click the optical drive icon under Devices with...
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...the Taskbar 3. Press the Fn+F7 keys to view the image on how to play a DVD 1. Reduce the volume before playing a DVD. See Conserving Battery Power for more information. 4. See Connecting your hearing and the speakers. Select a program, such as WinDVD, by following these steps: 1. For instructions on...as WinDVD, to use one. Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is inserted into the optical drive. If you are using battery power, set the power management profile to DVD whenever a DVD is playing may cause the computer to malfunction, and you may damage your...
...the Taskbar 3. Press the Fn+F7 keys to view the image on how to play a DVD 1. Reduce the volume before playing a DVD. See Conserving Battery Power for more information. 4. See Connecting your hearing and the speakers. Select a program, such as WinDVD, by following these steps: 1. For instructions on...as WinDVD, to use one. Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is inserted into the optical drive. If you are using battery power, set the power management profile to DVD whenever a DVD is playing may cause the computer to malfunction, and you may damage your...
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Click Start on the taskbar, and point to malfunction. See Conserving Battery Power for more information. 2. Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may damage your computer. Reduce the volume before playing a DVD. This may cause .... 2. Close all open programs. 2. Right-click the CPU icon Notification area. To play the DVD. Set the power management profile to play a DVD while using battery power 1. Insert the DVD into the optical drive. 3. Select a program, such as WinDVD, to All Programs. 2.
Click Start on the taskbar, and point to malfunction. See Conserving Battery Power for more information. 2. Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may damage your computer. Reduce the volume before playing a DVD. This may cause .... 2. Close all open programs. 2. Right-click the CPU icon Notification area. To play the DVD. Set the power management profile to play a DVD while using battery power 1. Insert the DVD into the optical drive. 3. Select a program, such as WinDVD, to All Programs. 2.
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... Cards You can remove PC Cards while the computer is on or off 1. To remove a PC Card while your PC Card and you are using a battery as a power source, remove the PC Card from the computer when they are not using your computer is safe to conserve... battery power. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon appears. Click to select the PC Card in the Hardware devices window, if it is on the ...
... Cards You can remove PC Cards while the computer is on or off 1. To remove a PC Card while your PC Card and you are using a battery as a power source, remove the PC Card from the computer when they are not using your computer is safe to conserve... battery power. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon appears. Click to select the PC Card in the Hardware devices window, if it is on the ...
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... replicator. To connect a port replicator 1. Rem ov ing the Port Replicator Cover You can charge the battery by installing it before you connect the AC adapter. 3. Connecting a Port Replicator 4. Use the AC adapter (not the battery) to power the computer while it clicks into place. Moving the computer with the port replicator...
... replicator. To connect a port replicator 1. Rem ov ing the Port Replicator Cover You can charge the battery by installing it before you connect the AC adapter. 3. Connecting a Port Replicator 4. Use the AC adapter (not the battery) to power the computer while it clicks into place. Moving the computer with the port replicator...