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... 9 Using AC Power 10 Connecting the AC adapter 10 Turning on the computer 11 Using the Battery 13 Inserting a battery 13 Removing a battery 14 Displaying battery information 15 Charging a battery 18 Notes on batteries 19 Frequently asked questions 20 Conserving Battery Power 21 Using power saving modes 21 Using PowerPanel 22 Frequently asked questions 26 Internet and...
... 9 Using AC Power 10 Connecting the AC adapter 10 Turning on the computer 11 Using the Battery 13 Inserting a battery 13 Removing a battery 14 Displaying battery information 15 Charging a battery 18 Notes on batteries 19 Frequently asked questions 20 Conserving Battery Power 21 Using power saving modes 21 Using PowerPanel 22 Frequently asked questions 26 Internet and...
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...140 Recording images to a digital video device 140 Adjusting image resolution 140 Saving to your hard disk drive 140 Program Support Information 142 Sony Service Center 143 Memory Upgrades 145 Upgrading Your Computer's Memory 146 Precautions and procedures 146 Typical expansion memory configuration 147 Removing and installing memory... Using the Application Recovery CD(s 154 Using the System Recovery CD(s 156 Troubleshooting and Support 159 Troubleshooting Your Computer 160 Troubleshooting Batteries 164 Troubleshooting the Printer 165 Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch pad 167 5
...140 Recording images to a digital video device 140 Adjusting image resolution 140 Saving to your hard disk drive 140 Program Support Information 142 Sony Service Center 143 Memory Upgrades 145 Upgrading Your Computer's Memory 146 Precautions and procedures 146 Typical expansion memory configuration 147 Removing and installing memory... Using the Application Recovery CD(s 154 Using the System Recovery CD(s 156 Troubleshooting and Support 159 Troubleshooting Your Computer 160 Troubleshooting Batteries 164 Troubleshooting the Printer 165 Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch pad 167 5
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This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer. It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source. ❑ Using AC Power ❑ Using the Battery ❑ Conserving Battery Power 9 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. It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source. ❑ Using AC Power ❑ Using the Battery ❑ Conserving Battery Power 9 Powering Your Computer Your VAIO® computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter.
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...; Connecting the AC adapter ❑ Turning on your computer. While the computer uses AC power, it automatically charges the battery if it is not charged when you receive your computer or docking station. Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer DC IN port AC adapter (... computer immediately, use the supplied AC adapter as the power source. To use your computer. 10 VAIO Computer Quick Start Using AC Power The supplied battery is inserted.
...; Connecting the AC adapter ❑ Turning on your computer. While the computer uses AC power, it automatically charges the battery if it is not charged when you receive your computer or docking station. Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer DC IN port AC adapter (... computer immediately, use the supplied AC adapter as the power source. To use your computer. 10 VAIO Computer Quick Start Using AC Power The supplied battery is inserted.
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... a battery ❑ Removing a battery ❑ Displaying battery information ❑ Charging a battery ❑ Notes on batteries ❑ Frequently asked questions ✍ The battery that comes with one or two battery bays, depending on the back of the computer. 13 If your computing time. Inserting a battery To insert a battery 1 Turn... the computer over, and slide the LOCK/UNLOCK switch on the bottom of the computer to extend your computer comes with two battery bays, you can always extend the life ...
... a battery ❑ Removing a battery ❑ Displaying battery information ❑ Charging a battery ❑ Notes on batteries ❑ Frequently asked questions ✍ The battery that comes with one or two battery bays, depending on the back of the computer. 13 If your computing time. Inserting a battery To insert a battery 1 Turn... the computer over, and slide the LOCK/UNLOCK switch on the bottom of the computer to extend your computer comes with two battery bays, you can always extend the life ...
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... saving modes" for an extended period of power. You can remove the battery when the computer is low. If the computer is on or off. VAIO Computer Quick Start Inserting a Battery Battery Grooves 3 Slide the battery into the computer until it clicks into place. 4 Slide the LOCK/UNLOCK...replicator attached could cause a temporary loss of time, remove the battery from enabling Hibernate mode when battery power is on , connect the AC adapter and exit a power saving mode before you remove the battery. 14 Removing a battery If you should save your data frequently to your computer, ...
... saving modes" for an extended period of power. You can remove the battery when the computer is low. If the computer is on or off. VAIO Computer Quick Start Inserting a Battery Battery Grooves 3 Slide the battery into the computer until it clicks into place. 4 Slide the LOCK/UNLOCK...replicator attached could cause a temporary loss of time, remove the battery from enabling Hibernate mode when battery power is on , connect the AC adapter and exit a power saving mode before you remove the battery. 14 Removing a battery If you should save your data frequently to your computer, ...
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... slide the LOCK/UNLOCK switch on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK position. 2 Slide the battery away from the shortcut menu, and click Battery Information. Click and drag the edge of the Battery Information toolbar to cancel Lock the Taskbar. The following toolbar indicates there is hidden behind the taskbar icons...
... slide the LOCK/UNLOCK switch on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK position. 2 Slide the battery away from the shortcut menu, and click Battery Information. Click and drag the edge of the Battery Information toolbar to cancel Lock the Taskbar. The following toolbar indicates there is hidden behind the taskbar icons...
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... toolbar. 2 Select Toolbars from the toolbar. The Battery Information toolbar disappears from the shortcut menu, and click to -empty. The Battery Information window appears. 16 To display the Battery Information window Double-click the CPU icon on the Windows taskbar. VAIO Computer Quick Start Battery Information Toolbar ❑ Percentage indicator - Displays estimated time (hours...
... toolbar. 2 Select Toolbars from the toolbar. The Battery Information toolbar disappears from the shortcut menu, and click to -empty. The Battery Information window appears. 16 To display the Battery Information window Double-click the CPU icon on the Windows taskbar. VAIO Computer Quick Start Battery Information Toolbar ❑ Percentage indicator - Displays estimated time (hours...
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... in the lower right corner of the window for specific information on the Battery Information toolbar and the Battery Information window indicate the current status of the installed battery. 17 Battery Information Window Using the Battery ❑ Battery tab - Displays the alarm settings, which notify you when the battery is fully charged and is too low. The...
... in the lower right corner of the window for specific information on the Battery Information toolbar and the Battery Information window indicate the current status of the installed battery. 17 Battery Information Window Using the Battery ❑ Battery tab - Displays the alarm settings, which notify you when the battery is fully charged and is too low. The...
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... discharged. See your VAIO® Computer Specifications on or off . However, the battery will need to charge. 18 If you charge the battery and find that battery power is still low, the battery may be reaching the end of its life, and you may be recharged at any...have not used the battery for the approximate time needed to charge your battery. ✍ Charge the battery at temperatures between 50°F and 80°F (10°C to 30°C). VAIO Computer Quick Start Battery icon Battery status Charging Fully charged Discharging No battery Charging a battery You will charge faster ...
... discharged. See your VAIO® Computer Specifications on or off . However, the battery will need to charge. 18 If you charge the battery and find that battery power is still low, the battery may be reaching the end of its life, and you may be recharged at any...have not used the battery for the approximate time needed to charge your battery. ✍ Charge the battery at temperatures between 50°F and 80°F (10°C to 30°C). VAIO Computer Quick Start Battery icon Battery status Charging Fully charged Discharging No battery Charging a battery You will charge faster ...
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...Connect the AC adapter to the computer. The battery indicator stops blinking when the battery is using two batteries, the battery you insert begins charging when the first battery is using AC power. Battery Indicator Battery indicator Battery indicator status On Single blink Double blink Off... such as the computer is 85 percent full. The battery indicator blinks while the battery charges. See "Displaying battery information" for more than one battery, insert the second battery into the battery bay. The second battery you insert first charges first. The computer is using AC...
...Connect the AC adapter to the computer. The battery indicator stops blinking when the battery is using two batteries, the battery you insert begins charging when the first battery is using AC power. Battery Indicator Battery indicator Battery indicator status On Single blink Double blink Off... such as the computer is 85 percent full. The battery indicator blinks while the battery charges. See "Displaying battery information" for more than one battery, insert the second battery into the battery bay. The second battery you insert first charges first. The computer is using AC...
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...? To determine the remaining battery charge, see "Displaying battery information." When is charged? Frequently asked questions How do I recharge the battery? ❑ When the battery level falls below 10 percent. ❑ When both the battery and power indicators blink. ❑ When you have not used the battery for concern. ❑ Keep the battery away from all sources...
...? To determine the remaining battery charge, see "Displaying battery information." When is charged? Frequently asked questions How do I recharge the battery? ❑ When the battery level falls below 10 percent. ❑ When both the battery and power indicators blink. ❑ When you have not used the battery for concern. ❑ Keep the battery away from all sources...
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...addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off . ❑ Hibernate - Your computer enters Hibernate mode with the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent, regardless of power. Power consumption is low. The power indicator blinks in this mode. 2 Press any key... immediate action. ❑ Standby - Saves the state of the system and peripheral devices in the Save to a minimum. Conserving Battery Power Conserving Battery Power You may significantly extend your computing time, depending on the hard disk. Saves the state of the system and peripheral devices ...
...addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off . ❑ Hibernate - Your computer enters Hibernate mode with the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent, regardless of power. Power consumption is low. The power indicator blinks in this mode. 2 Press any key... immediate action. ❑ Standby - Saves the state of the system and peripheral devices in the Save to a minimum. Conserving Battery Power Conserving Battery Power You may significantly extend your computing time, depending on the hard disk. Saves the state of the system and peripheral devices ...
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...Performance Provides the best system performance but conserves little power. Power Management automatically loads the AC profile unless you maximum battery life and good performance. Using PowerPanel The PowerPanel utility enables you to select and customize a predefined power management profile ...to give you disable this profile. It slows the computer and puts it immediately. Ultimate Battery Life* Extends the Maximum Battery Life by default. The following table describes all the following profiles, except the Disable Power Management profile. Power...
...Performance Provides the best system performance but conserves little power. Power Management automatically loads the AC profile unless you maximum battery life and good performance. Using PowerPanel The PowerPanel utility enables you to select and customize a predefined power management profile ...to give you disable this profile. It slows the computer and puts it immediately. Ultimate Battery Life* Extends the Maximum Battery Life by default. The following table describes all the following profiles, except the Disable Power Management profile. Power...
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...) Standby, Hard Disk Standby, and Standby mode to optimize power management for spreadsheet programs. Communications Extends battery life by initiating a quick display time-out. Spreadsheet Optimizes performance and power requirements for your system. Conserving Battery Power Profile Icon Description Games Disables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer. Word Processing Optimizes...
...) Standby, Hard Disk Standby, and Standby mode to optimize power management for spreadsheet programs. Communications Extends battery life by initiating a quick display time-out. Spreadsheet Optimizes performance and power requirements for your system. Conserving Battery Power Profile Icon Description Games Disables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer. Word Processing Optimizes...
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... left panel, select the profile that you want to change . If you select a different power management profile while using battery power, that you use the battery to AC power. The profile settings are implemented instantly. VAIO Computer Quick Start * On selected models. ✍ Do not... choose the Automatic Profile Selection when connected to power your computer, your system automatically selects the Maximum Battery Life power management profile by default. To select a profile 1 Right-click the CPU icon on the Windows taskbar. 2 Select Profiles, ...
... left panel, select the profile that you want to change . If you select a different power management profile while using battery power, that you use the battery to AC power. The profile settings are implemented instantly. VAIO Computer Quick Start * On selected models. ✍ Do not... choose the Automatic Profile Selection when connected to power your computer, your system automatically selects the Maximum Battery Life power management profile by default. To select a profile 1 Right-click the CPU icon on the Windows taskbar. 2 Select Profiles, ...
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... select either Standby or Hibernate mode, or you allow the computer to nine, with one being the darkest setting. Conserving Battery Power Power profile Description CPU Control* Controls the processor speed. You can select LCD Off. The longer you can select either Performance, Adaptive..., Battery Life, or More Battery Life. These selections are listed in order from the greatest to least amount of one to sit idle while it is not ...
... select either Standby or Hibernate mode, or you allow the computer to nine, with one being the darkest setting. Conserving Battery Power Power profile Description CPU Control* Controls the processor speed. You can select LCD Off. The longer you can select either Performance, Adaptive..., Battery Life, or More Battery Life. These selections are listed in order from the greatest to least amount of one to sit idle while it is not ...
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...Timer drive to conserve power. Memory Stick Controls the power supply to conserve power. Frequently asked questions Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Standby or Hibernate. The system itself still functions... is idle. HDD Standby Controls the time it takes the system to switch the LCD to Standby mode when the system is the battery warm? This setting only turns off power to the i.LINK® port. See "Using power saving modes" for concern. 26 i.LINK Port ...
...Timer drive to conserve power. Memory Stick Controls the power supply to conserve power. Frequently asked questions Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Standby or Hibernate. The system itself still functions... is idle. HDD Standby Controls the time it takes the system to switch the LCD to Standby mode when the system is the battery warm? This setting only turns off power to the i.LINK® port. See "Using power saving modes" for concern. 26 i.LINK Port ...
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...can also select Automatic Profile Selection, which to DVD whenever a DVD is equipped with the DVD software. To play a DVD while using battery power 1 Set the power management profile to your computer may vary, depending on the model you to watch most DVDs on the Windows..."Program overview" for more information. 2 Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete, and then selecting Restart from the submenu. See "Conserving Battery Power" for a description of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 57 For detailed instructions on the computer screen. To play a DVD while connected...
...can also select Automatic Profile Selection, which to DVD whenever a DVD is equipped with the DVD software. To play a DVD while using battery power 1 Set the power management profile to your computer may vary, depending on the model you to watch most DVDs on the Windows..."Program overview" for more information. 2 Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete, and then selecting Restart from the submenu. See "Conserving Battery Power" for a description of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 57 For detailed instructions on the computer screen. To play a DVD while connected...
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...a region code warning appears, the disc may be on if the computer is on . See "Selecting a display mode" for more information. See "Using the Battery" for more information. ❑ If the display mode is not selected. 5 Select the Driver tab, and click Driver Details to confirm the driver software. ❑...go blank? ❑ Your LCD screen may need to make sure the region code is on . ❑ If your computer is using battery power, make sure the battery is inserted properly and is in LCD (Video) Standby mode, press any key to the CD or DVD. Check the DVD package to...
...a region code warning appears, the disc may be on if the computer is on . See "Selecting a display mode" for more information. See "Using the Battery" for more information. ❑ If the display mode is not selected. 5 Select the Driver tab, and click Driver Details to confirm the driver software. ❑...go blank? ❑ Your LCD screen may need to make sure the region code is on . ❑ If your computer is using battery power, make sure the battery is inserted properly and is in LCD (Video) Standby mode, press any key to the CD or DVD. Check the DVD package to...