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... -peer) .. 53 Turning Off Wireless LAN 54 Notes on using Memory Stick media 38 Using a Second Battery Pack 40 To insert a second battery pack 40 To charge the second battery pack 41 To remove the second battery pack 42 Using the Weight Saver 43 To attach the weight saver 43 To remove the weight...
... -peer) .. 53 Turning Off Wireless LAN 54 Notes on using Memory Stick media 38 Using a Second Battery Pack 40 To insert a second battery pack 40 To charge the second battery pack 41 To remove the second battery pack 42 Using the Weight Saver 43 To attach the weight saver 43 To remove the weight...
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...Wireless LAN Access Point 86 Wireless LAN PC Card 87 Customizing Your VAIO Notebook ..........89 Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen 90 To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen 90 Sony Notebook Setup tabs 91 Controlling Power Management 92 Viewing the Power ...Management status icons 92 Power Management profiles 93 Power Management commands 96 Conserving battery power 96 Displaying Battery Information 97 Battery icon descriptions 98 Displaying detailed battery...
...Wireless LAN Access Point 86 Wireless LAN PC Card 87 Customizing Your VAIO Notebook ..........89 Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen 90 To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen 90 Sony Notebook Setup tabs 91 Controlling Power Management 92 Viewing the Power ...Management status icons 92 Power Management profiles 93 Power Management commands 96 Conserving battery power 96 Displaying Battery Information 97 Battery icon descriptions 98 Displaying detailed battery...
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Using Your VAIO Notebook This section describes the following aspects of your new computer: ❑ Using the Keyboard ❑ Using the Touchpad ❑ Using the Center Jog Dial Control ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive ❑ Using PC Cards ❑ Using Memory Stick Media ❑ Using a Second Battery Pack ❑ Using the Weight Saver ❑ Using Power Saving Modes ❑ Connecting a Phone Line ❑ Connecting to a Local Area Network ❑ Connecting to a Wireless LAN 11
Using Your VAIO Notebook This section describes the following aspects of your new computer: ❑ Using the Keyboard ❑ Using the Touchpad ❑ Using the Center Jog Dial Control ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive ❑ Using PC Cards ❑ Using Memory Stick Media ❑ Using a Second Battery Pack ❑ Using the Weight Saver ❑ Using Power Saving Modes ❑ Connecting a Phone Line ❑ Connecting to a Local Area Network ❑ Connecting to a Wireless LAN 11
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Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the multipurpose drive bay on the left side of the notebook. Memory Stick Indicates that the Memory Stick® slot is on. 15 ... indicator is in use. Hard disk This indicator will light when data is in Hibernate mode or powered off. Using the Keyboard Indicators Indicator Power Battery 1 1 Function Light is green when the power to the notebook is turned on, flashes amber in Standby mode, and turns off when the notebook is...
Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the multipurpose drive bay on the left side of the notebook. Memory Stick Indicates that the Memory Stick® slot is on. 15 ... indicator is in use. Hard disk This indicator will light when data is in Hibernate mode or powered off. Using the Keyboard Indicators Indicator Power Battery 1 1 Function Light is green when the power to the notebook is turned on, flashes amber in Standby mode, and turns off when the notebook is...
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... TV once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive. Also see "Selecting the Display Mode" for more information. ❑ If the notebook is turned on battery power, set to the default display setting, part of the video screen will not appear. Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may cause...
... TV once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive. Also see "Selecting the Display Mode" for more information. ❑ If the notebook is turned on battery power, set to the default display setting, part of the video screen will not appear. Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may cause...
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... a disc may result in data transfer failure. * For notebook models equipped with a dry, soft cloth. Proper care of the disc. Do not use Sony SonicStage and Microsoft® Windows® XP to write data to Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then click System. Wipe off any remaining moisture..., as the power source for this variable definition to document title. 1 Open the Start menu, point to a CD-R or CD-RW disc. Using battery power may cause reading errors. From the drop-down list, double-click the drive name. Fingerprints and dust on CD and DVD discs ❑ Do...
... a disc may result in data transfer failure. * For notebook models equipped with a dry, soft cloth. Proper care of the disc. Do not use Sony SonicStage and Microsoft® Windows® XP to write data to Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then click System. Wipe off any remaining moisture..., as the power source for this variable definition to document title. 1 Open the Start menu, point to a CD-R or CD-RW disc. Using battery power may cause reading errors. From the drop-down list, double-click the drive name. Fingerprints and dust on CD and DVD discs ❑ Do...
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... for Type III PC Cards. Inserting a PC Card Insert with CardBus. To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot. Using battery power may result in this variable definition to document title. Change text in data transfer failure.
... for Type III PC Cards. Inserting a PC Card Insert with CardBus. To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot. Using battery power may result in this variable definition to document title. Change text in data transfer failure.
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... Weight Saver" for more information. 40 With two battery packs, you can extend the time that device. 2 Insert the battery pack into the multipurpose bay. When using two battery packs, the battery pack you use your notebook with battery power. Second Battery in Multipurpose Bay Multipurpose bay Battery pack VAIO logo facing up 3 Attach the weight saver to...
... Weight Saver" for more information. 40 With two battery packs, you can extend the time that device. 2 Insert the battery pack into the multipurpose bay. When using two battery packs, the battery pack you use your notebook with battery power. Second Battery in Multipurpose Bay Multipurpose bay Battery pack VAIO logo facing up 3 Attach the weight saver to...
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The battery indicator flashes while the battery is connected to AC power. See also "To charge the battery pack" in the notebook while it is charging. To charge the second battery pack Charging the Second Battery Battery indicators ✍ To determine the amount of time the battery lasts, see "Displaying Battery Information" for more information. Using a Second Battery Pack Using Weight Saver for Second Battery Cover Battery pack Weight saver Keep the battery pack in the printed Quick Start for details. 41
The battery indicator flashes while the battery is connected to AC power. See also "To charge the battery pack" in the notebook while it is charging. To charge the second battery pack Charging the Second Battery Battery indicators ✍ To determine the amount of time the battery lasts, see "Displaying Battery Information" for more information. Using a Second Battery Pack Using Weight Saver for Second Battery Cover Battery pack Weight saver Keep the battery pack in the printed Quick Start for details. 41
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...switch in this variable definition to unlock the weight saver. Multipurpose Bay Release Switch Release switch 2 Remove the weight saver, and then pull out the battery pack. 3 Reinsert the weight saver. See "Using the Weight Saver" for more information. 42 If the indicator of the... battery pack you can remove either of the arrow to document title. Change text in the direction of them without shutting down the notebook. When removing one battery pack, make sure that the other battery pack's indicator is on, right-click the...
...switch in this variable definition to unlock the weight saver. Multipurpose Bay Release Switch Release switch 2 Remove the weight saver, and then pull out the battery pack. 3 Reinsert the weight saver. See "Using the Weight Saver" for more information. 42 If the indicator of the... battery pack you can remove either of the arrow to document title. Change text in the direction of them without shutting down the notebook. When removing one battery pack, make sure that the other battery pack's indicator is on, right-click the...
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Inserting the Weight Saver Multipurpose bay Weight saver (supplied) 43 See "To remove the second battery pack" for more information. 2 Slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it is installed in the multipurpose bay, remove that device. To attach the weight saver 1 If another device, such as a battery pack, is in the multipurpose bay. Using the Weight Saver Using the Weight Saver The weight saver protects the multipurpose bay when it is empty, and secures the secondary battery when it clicks into place.
Inserting the Weight Saver Multipurpose bay Weight saver (supplied) 43 See "To remove the second battery pack" for more information. 2 Slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it is installed in the multipurpose bay, remove that device. To attach the weight saver 1 If another device, such as a battery pack, is in the multipurpose bay. Using the Weight Saver Using the Weight Saver The weight saver protects the multipurpose bay when it is empty, and secures the secondary battery when it clicks into place.
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... drive and power is in this mode. Hibernate mode In the Hibernate mode, the state of the power management setting you select. ✍ If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you should either attach the AC adapter to Normal mode. The power indicator is in RAM and switches off power... in this mode. The power indicator displays green when your notebook is off a specific device such as the source of power management settings to conserve battery life. To activate Standby mode Press the key combination Fn + Esc. To return to Normal mode Press any key to return to recharge the...
... drive and power is in this mode. Hibernate mode In the Hibernate mode, the state of the power management setting you select. ✍ If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you should either attach the AC adapter to Normal mode. The power indicator is in RAM and switches off power... in this mode. The power indicator displays green when your notebook is off a specific device such as the source of power management settings to conserve battery life. To activate Standby mode Press the key combination Fn + Esc. To return to Normal mode Press any key to return to recharge the...
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... "Safely remove ..." Lifting and turning the notebook with an attached port replicator could cause a temporary loss of the port replicator to insert or remove the battery pack. dialog box opens. 2 Click the dialog box. To remove your notebook to the port replicator, do not attempt to release the notebook from the...
... "Safely remove ..." Lifting and turning the notebook with an attached port replicator could cause a temporary loss of the port replicator to insert or remove the battery pack. dialog box opens. 2 Click the dialog box. To remove your notebook to the port replicator, do not attempt to release the notebook from the...
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Customizing Your VAIO Notebook The following sections briefly describe how to change your notebook's default settings. ❑ Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen ❑ Controlling Power Management ❑ Displaying Battery Information ❑ Selecting the Display Mode ❑ Display Properties Notes 89
Customizing Your VAIO Notebook The following sections briefly describe how to change your notebook's default settings. ❑ Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen ❑ Controlling Power Management ❑ Displaying Battery Information ❑ Selecting the Display Mode ❑ Display Properties Notes 89
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...icon for information on the taskbar, and then select Profiles. 2 Choose a new profile from the menu. 92 If you use the battery pack to conserve your screen. See "Power Management profiles" for a description of available options. ✍ When you select a different power management... To activate a profile or command, see the tool tip that profile is selected automatically the next time you to see "Displaying Battery Information" for more information. The following sections briefly describe how to power your notebook. Refer to document title. Viewing the Power ...
...icon for information on the taskbar, and then select Profiles. 2 Choose a new profile from the menu. 92 If you use the battery pack to conserve your screen. See "Power Management profiles" for a description of available options. ✍ When you select a different power management... To activate a profile or command, see the tool tip that profile is selected automatically the next time you to see "Displaying Battery Information" for more information. The following sections briefly describe how to power your notebook. Refer to document title. Viewing the Power ...
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... slows the notebook and puts it conserves power. Similar to document title. Power Management automatically loads the AC profile unless you maximum battery life and good performance. Maximum Battery Life Provides power saving features to optimize power management for slide show presentations. You can not change the settings of the predefined profiles...
... slows the notebook and puts it conserves power. Similar to document title. Power Management automatically loads the AC profile unless you maximum battery life and good performance. Maximum Battery Life Provides power saving features to optimize power management for slide show presentations. You can not change the settings of the predefined profiles...
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Communications Extends battery life by initiating a quick display timeout. Automatic Profile Selection Automatically switches to AC power. 95 Spreadsheet Optimizes performance and power requirements for active applications. ✍ ...
Communications Extends battery life by initiating a quick display timeout. Automatic Profile Selection Automatically switches to AC power. 95 Spreadsheet Optimizes performance and power requirements for active applications. ✍ ...
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... The system saves the data in the Save to the active state, press any key on the hard drive. Power consumption reduces to conserve battery power. See "Power Management profiles" for a specific device. The system writes the state of the system and peripheral devices to the hard ...to document title. To return the system to the original state, use to activate specific power management functions and to turn on . Conserving battery power When using your computer. Change text in this variable definition to switch off the system power. Hibernate Provides for the lowest level ...
... The system saves the data in the Save to the active state, press any key on the hard drive. Power consumption reduces to conserve battery power. See "Power Management profiles" for a specific device. The system writes the state of the system and peripheral devices to the hard ...to document title. To return the system to the original state, use to activate specific power management functions and to turn on . Conserving battery power When using your computer. Change text in this variable definition to switch off the system power. Hibernate Provides for the lowest level ...
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... the Battery Information toolbar to display your notebook. Battery Information Toolbar ❑ Percentage indicator - To view the total charge remaining in the battery, place the pointer over the battery status icon in your notebook's general battery information. To activate the Battery Information ...following sections briefly describe how to the left. Refer to -empty. 97 Displaying Battery Information Displaying Battery Information You can display information for more detailed information. The Battery Information toolbar appears on the lower-right corner of the screen.
... the Battery Information toolbar to display your notebook. Battery Information Toolbar ❑ Percentage indicator - To view the total charge remaining in the battery, place the pointer over the battery status icon in your notebook's general battery information. To activate the Battery Information ...following sections briefly describe how to the left. Refer to -empty. 97 Displaying Battery Information Displaying Battery Information You can display information for more detailed information. The Battery Information toolbar appears on the lower-right corner of the screen.
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Change text in this variable definition to document title. Battery icon descriptions Battery icon Battery status Charging Fully charged Discharging No battery 98
Change text in this variable definition to document title. Battery icon descriptions Battery icon Battery status Charging Fully charged Discharging No battery 98