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This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer. Page 8 It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source. Powering Your Computer Your VAIO® computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter.
This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer. Page 8 It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source. Powering Your Computer Your VAIO® computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter.
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Page 9 The computer automatically charges the installed battery while it uses AC power. 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.
Page 9 The computer automatically charges the installed battery while it uses AC power. 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.
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...reduced. The brightness of your computer screen automatically dims when you can purchase a second rechargeable battery to extend your computer's CPU speed is not fully charged at the time of the battery, see Conserving Battery Power for more information. To increase the brightness, press the Fn and F5 keys, and... Right Arrow key. For information on how to extend the life of purchase. Page 12 Using the Battery Your computer, depending on the model you purchased, may come equipped with one battery bay and one multipurpose bay that comes with two bays, you switch from AC power to...
...reduced. The brightness of your computer screen automatically dims when you can purchase a second rechargeable battery to extend your computer's CPU speed is not fully charged at the time of the battery, see Conserving Battery Power for more information. To increase the brightness, press the Fn and F5 keys, and... Right Arrow key. For information on how to extend the life of purchase. Page 12 Using the Battery Your computer, depending on the model you purchased, may come equipped with one battery bay and one multipurpose bay that comes with two bays, you switch from AC power to...
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If another device is in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into the multipurpose bay. When the computer uses the second battery, the Battery 2 indicator turns on. Locking the Weight Sav er Page 13 Inserting the Second Battery 3. Slide the weight saver in the multipurpose bay, remove that device. 2. Lock the weight saver RELEASE switch. Using a second battery To insert a second battery 1. The weight saver stabilizes the battery. Inserting the Weight Sav er 4. Insert the battery into place.
If another device is in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into the multipurpose bay. When the computer uses the second battery, the Battery 2 indicator turns on. Locking the Weight Sav er Page 13 Inserting the Second Battery 3. Slide the weight saver in the multipurpose bay, remove that device. 2. Lock the weight saver RELEASE switch. Using a second battery To insert a second battery 1. The weight saver stabilizes the battery. Inserting the Weight Sav er 4. Insert the battery into place.
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... multipurpose bay. 4. Insert the weight saver into the multipurpose bay to AC power. Page 14 Click OK. 2. Make sure the Battery 2 indicator is off and the Battery 1 indicator is on or the computer is on the model you purchased. Double-click the CPU icon or Profile icon PowerPanel dialog ...box appears. , depending on : 1. Unlocking the Second Battery 3. Turn the computer over, and unlock the weight saver and the multipurpose bay. To...
... multipurpose bay. 4. Insert the weight saver into the multipurpose bay to AC power. Page 14 Click OK. 2. Make sure the Battery 2 indicator is off and the Battery 1 indicator is on or the computer is on the model you purchased. Double-click the CPU icon or Profile icon PowerPanel dialog ...box appears. , depending on : 1. Unlocking the Second Battery 3. Turn the computer over, and unlock the weight saver and the multipurpose bay. To...
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Page 15 Conserving battery power may use your computing time, depending on how you use the power saving modes and PowerPanel utility to conserve battery power. Conserving Battery Power You may significantly extend your computer.
Page 15 Conserving battery power may use your computing time, depending on how you use the power saving modes and PowerPanel utility to conserve battery power. Conserving Battery Power You may significantly extend your computer.
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... some programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save power, your computer does not activate Hibernate mode, see Battery for more information. To activate Standby mode 1. If your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. The system remains...data frequently to avoid data loss. Press the power button to return to normal mode. Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent, regardless of the system and peripheral devices in this mode. 2. Press the Fn and Esc keys....
... some programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save power, your computer does not activate Hibernate mode, see Battery for more information. To activate Standby mode 1. If your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. The system remains...data frequently to avoid data loss. Press the power button to return to normal mode. Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent, regardless of the system and peripheral devices in this mode. 2. Press the Fn and Esc keys....
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...Provides power saving features to give you to select and customize a predefined power management profile to conserve battery life. Ultimate Battery Life1 Extends the Maximum Battery Life by initiating a quick display time-out. Power Management automatically loads the AC profile unless you ...settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Standby, and Standby mode to optimize power management for spreadsheet programs. Communications Extends battery life by stopping power to optimize power management for slide show presentations. Games Disables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer...
...Provides power saving features to give you to select and customize a predefined power management profile to conserve battery life. Ultimate Battery Life1 Extends the Maximum Battery Life by initiating a quick display time-out. Power Management automatically loads the AC profile unless you ...settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Standby, and Standby mode to optimize power management for spreadsheet programs. Communications Extends battery life by stopping power to optimize power management for slide show presentations. Games Disables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer...
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... is low. Hibernate mode conserves more power the computer consumes. Hibernate on the configuration you want to least amount of your system when the battery power is idle. Selecting On conserves the most power. See Using PowerPanel utility for information on the model you allow the computer to ninPea...the lid of one to sit idle while it is low. The longer you purchased. 2. Level 1 (Quiet) conserves the most power when the battery is idle. You can set the fan speed to sit idle while it takes the system to power your computer, your changes from the shortcut...
... is low. Hibernate mode conserves more power the computer consumes. Hibernate on the configuration you want to least amount of your system when the battery power is idle. Selecting On conserves the most power. See Using PowerPanel utility for information on the model you allow the computer to ninPea...the lid of one to sit idle while it is low. The longer you purchased. 2. Level 1 (Quiet) conserves the most power when the battery is idle. You can set the fan speed to sit idle while it takes the system to power your computer, your changes from the shortcut...
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...to the left until it is listed in clear view. The total charge remaining in the battery is in percent and real-time values. The Battery Information toolbar disappears from the taskbar. PowerPanel* or Profile icon , depending on the taskbar.... The PowerPanel window Page 20 The Battery icons that appear on the number of batteries your c omputer s upports . Percentage indicator - Click and drag the edge of the installed battery. Right-click the Battery Information toolbar. 2. Battery Inform ation Toolbar* * T he Battery I nformation T oolbar may appear ...
...to the left until it is listed in clear view. The total charge remaining in the battery is in percent and real-time values. The Battery Information toolbar disappears from the taskbar. PowerPanel* or Profile icon , depending on the taskbar.... The PowerPanel window Page 20 The Battery icons that appear on the number of batteries your c omputer s upports . Percentage indicator - Click and drag the edge of the installed battery. Right-click the Battery Information toolbar. 2. Battery Inform ation Toolbar* * T he Battery I nformation T oolbar may appear ...
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... the Power icon to conserve power. Battery tab - Displays the alarm settings, which notify you when the battery is discharging. Computer is inserted in the battery. Battery is fully charged or too low. Battery is fully charged. No battery is using AC power. Click Help in the ...displayed on the Taskbar Notification area, see To display the Power icon on the battery. Alarms tab - Battery is charging. If the Power icon is using AC power and charging the battery. Displays the total charge remaining in the computer. You can change your system....
... the Power icon to conserve power. Battery tab - Displays the alarm settings, which notify you when the battery is discharging. Computer is inserted in the battery. Battery is fully charged or too low. Battery is fully charged. No battery is using AC power. Click Help in the ...displayed on the Taskbar Notification area, see To display the Power icon on the battery. Alarms tab - Battery is charging. If the Power icon is using AC power and charging the battery. Displays the total charge remaining in the computer. You can change your system....
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... Some programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from the computer. Inserting a battery To insert a battery 1. The battery bay cover swings out but does not detach from automatically entering Hibernate. Opening the Battery Bay 3. Lifting and turning the computer with a port replicator attached could cause...to open it automatically detects the battery. Slide the battery into place. Inserting a Battery 4. Page 23 Lift the lid of power. If you are using battery power, save your computer, do not insert or remove the battery. Push the battery bay cover down to avoid ...
... Some programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from the computer. Inserting a battery To insert a battery 1. The battery bay cover swings out but does not detach from automatically entering Hibernate. Opening the Battery Bay 3. Lifting and turning the computer with a port replicator attached could cause...to open it automatically detects the battery. Slide the battery into place. Inserting a Battery 4. Page 23 Lift the lid of power. If you are using battery power, save your computer, do not insert or remove the battery. Push the battery bay cover down to avoid ...
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Removing a battery If you are not using the computer for an extended period of the battery bay. Push the battery bay cover down to avoid damaging the battery. To remove a battery 1. Rem ov ing a Battery 4. Page 24 Remove the battery when the computer is off . Push in and lift up the battery bay cover until it . 3. Make sure the computer is off . 2. Pull the battery out of time, remove the battery from the computer to open it clicks into place.
Removing a battery If you are not using the computer for an extended period of the battery bay. Push the battery bay cover down to avoid damaging the battery. To remove a battery 1. Rem ov ing a Battery 4. Page 24 Remove the battery when the computer is off . Push in and lift up the battery bay cover until it . 3. Make sure the computer is off . 2. Pull the battery out of time, remove the battery from the computer to open it clicks into place.
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... may be reaching the end of its life, and you insert first charges first. Double blink The battery is fully charged. The battery supplied with your VAIO® Computer Specifications for more time to 30°C). See To insert a second battery for the approximate time needed to the computer. The computer automatically charges the...
... may be reaching the end of its life, and you insert first charges first. Double blink The battery is fully charged. The battery supplied with your VAIO® Computer Specifications for more time to 30°C). See To insert a second battery for the approximate time needed to the computer. The computer automatically charges the...
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... is normal and is not cause for concern. Keep the battery away 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. Page 27
... is normal and is not cause for concern. Keep the battery away 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. Page 27
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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. To copy files to CD. 8. Open Windows Explorer by pressing the Windows key and the E key simultaneously. 3. Click the optical...
... 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. To copy files to CD. 8. Open Windows Explorer by pressing the Windows key and the E key simultaneously. 3. Click the optical...
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..., set the power management profile to the computer. See Conserving Battery Power for more information. Click Start on either the computer screen (LCD) or the TV. Press the Fn+F7 keys to view the image on ...
..., set the power management profile to the computer. See Conserving Battery Power for more information. Click Start on either the computer screen (LCD) or the TV. Press the Fn+F7 keys to view the image on ...
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...Close all open programs. 2. Right-click the CPU icon Notification area. Click Start on the taskbar, and point to play a DVD while using battery power 1. If you have audio devices connected, this may produce noise while playing. Playing DVDs on your computer Your computer is equipped with an ...Profile icon , depending on the model you purchased, on the taskbar, and point to DVD whenever a DVD is playing a DVD. See Conserving Battery Power for more information. 2. Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may damage your computer. Do not switch power saving modes while the ...
...Close all open programs. 2. Right-click the CPU icon Notification area. Click Start on the taskbar, and point to play a DVD while using battery power 1. If you have audio devices connected, this may produce noise while playing. Playing DVDs on your computer Your computer is equipped with an ...Profile icon , depending on the model you purchased, on the taskbar, and point to DVD whenever a DVD is playing a DVD. See Conserving Battery Power for more information. 2. Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may damage your computer. Do not switch power saving modes while the ...
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If you are inserted into the PC Card slot, whether or not you are using a battery as a power source, remove the PC Card from the computer when they are not using your computer is on 1. The Release button pops out. 6. Double-... button a second time. on or off 1. The Stop a Hardware device window appears. 4. The Release button pops out. 2. A message appears stating it is safe to conserve battery power. Page 94 Removing PC Cards You can remove PC Cards while the computer is on the taskbar. PC Cards draw power from the PC...
If you are inserted into the PC Card slot, whether or not you are using a battery as a power source, remove the PC Card from the computer when they are not using your computer is on 1. The Release button pops out. 6. Double-... button a second time. on or off 1. The Stop a Hardware device window appears. 4. The Release button pops out. 2. A message appears stating it is safe to conserve battery power. Page 94 Removing PC Cards You can remove PC Cards while the computer is on the taskbar. PC Cards draw power from the PC...
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Rem ov ing the Port Replicator Cover You can charge the battery by installing it clicks into place. The battery automatically charges once you connect the port replicator. To connect a port replicator 1. On the bottom of the computer with the port replicator ... you connect the AC adapter. 3. Turn off . Connecting a Port Replicator Connect a port replicator to a port replicator. Use the AC adapter (not the battery) to power the computer while it is connected to the computer while the computer is off the computer, and disconnect all attached devices. 2. Make sure...
Rem ov ing the Port Replicator Cover You can charge the battery by installing it clicks into place. The battery automatically charges once you connect the port replicator. To connect a port replicator 1. On the bottom of the computer with the port replicator ... you connect the AC adapter. 3. Turn off . Connecting a Port Replicator Connect a port replicator to a port replicator. Use the AC adapter (not the battery) to power the computer while it is connected to the computer while the computer is off the computer, and disconnect all attached devices. 2. Make sure...