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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. 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.
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Page 9 The computer automatically charges the installed battery while it uses AC power. Using AC Power The supplied battery is not charged when you receive your computer. 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.
Page 9 The computer automatically charges the installed battery while it uses AC power. Using AC Power The supplied battery is not charged when you receive your computer. 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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... Arrow or Right Arrow key. For information 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 battery power. Page 12 If your computer comes with your computer is not fully charged at the time... of purchase. The brightness of your computer screen automatically dims when you can purchase a second rechargeable battery to extend your computing time. Using the Battery Your computer, depending on how to extend the life of the...
... Arrow or Right Arrow key. For information 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 battery power. Page 12 If your computer comes with your computer is not fully charged at the time... of purchase. The brightness of your computer screen automatically dims when you can purchase a second rechargeable battery to extend your computing time. Using the Battery Your computer, depending on how to extend the life of the...
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... computer to avoid data loss and manually activate a power saving mode. If you are using battery power, save your data frequently to the UNLOCK position. 2. Inserting a Battery 3. Inserting a battery To insert a battery 1. Some programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from automatically entering Hibernate mode. Page 13... Align the tabs on the battery with the grooves on the bottom of the computer, and slide the battery into the computer until it clicks into the LOCK position to secure the battery. Slide the UNLOCK/LOCK latch into place. See Using...
... computer to avoid data loss and manually activate a power saving mode. If you are using battery power, save your data frequently to the UNLOCK position. 2. Inserting a Battery 3. Inserting a battery To insert a battery 1. Some programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from automatically entering Hibernate mode. Page 13... Align the tabs on the battery with the grooves on the bottom of the computer, and slide the battery into the computer until it clicks into the LOCK position to secure the battery. Slide the UNLOCK/LOCK latch into place. See Using...
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Remove the battery when the computer is off . Turn the computer over, and slide the UNLOCK/LOCK latch on the bottom of time, remove the battery from the computer. While holding the RELEASE latch, slide the battery away from the computer to the UNLOCK position. 3. Push and hold the RELEASE latch. 4. Rem ov ing a Battery Page 14 To remove a battery 1. Make sure the computer is off . 2. Removing a battery If you are not using the computer for an extended period of the computer to avoid damaging the battery.
Remove the battery when the computer is off . Turn the computer over, and slide the UNLOCK/LOCK latch on the bottom of time, remove the battery from the computer. While holding the RELEASE latch, slide the battery away from the computer to the UNLOCK position. 3. Push and hold the RELEASE latch. 4. Rem ov ing a Battery Page 14 To remove a battery 1. Make sure the computer is off . 2. Removing a battery If you are not using the computer for an extended period of the computer to avoid damaging the battery.
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...you purchased. Select Toolbars from the taskbar. The total charge remaining in the battery is in percent and real-time values. To close the Battery Information toolbar 1. Battery Inform ation Toolbar* * T he Battery I nformation T oolbar may appear s lightly different on your c omputer, ... taskbar and click to -empty. Displays the percentage of the installed battery. Right-click the Battery Information toolbar. 2. Battery icon Charge status Charging Fully charged Discharging No battery To view the Battery Information toolbar 1. Select Toolbars from the shortcut menu, and click to...
...you purchased. Select Toolbars from the taskbar. The total charge remaining in the battery is in percent and real-time values. To close the Battery Information toolbar 1. Battery Inform ation Toolbar* * T he Battery I nformation T oolbar may appear s lightly different on your c omputer, ... taskbar and click to -empty. Displays the percentage of the installed battery. Right-click the Battery Information toolbar. 2. Battery icon Charge status Charging Fully charged Discharging No battery To view the Battery Information toolbar 1. Select Toolbars from the shortcut menu, and click to...
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...Computer is fully charged. Battery is using AC power and charging the battery. No battery is discharging. Battery is inserted in the computer. You can also rollover the Power icon to conserve power. Battery tab - The Power Meter window appears. Battery is fully charged or ... the alarm settings, which notify you when the battery is charging. Click Help in the battery. You can change the settings to view the remaining battery charge. Displays the total charge remaining in the lower right corner of batteries your c omputer s upports . Power...
...Computer is fully charged. Battery is using AC power and charging the battery. No battery is discharging. Battery is inserted in the computer. You can also rollover the Power icon to conserve power. Battery tab - The Power Meter window appears. Battery is fully charged or ... the alarm settings, which notify you when the battery is charging. Click Help in the battery. You can change the settings to view the remaining battery charge. Displays the total charge remaining in the lower right corner of batteries your c omputer s upports . Power...
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... adapter to charge. 1. The lithium-ion battery supplied with your VAIO® Computer Specifications for the approximate time needed to charge the battery if battery power drops below 10 percent or you wait until the battery is using battery power. Lower temperatures require more time to the computer. Battery Indicator Battery indicator status Description On The computer is...
... adapter to charge. 1. The lithium-ion battery supplied with your VAIO® Computer Specifications for the approximate time needed to charge the battery if battery power drops below 10 percent or you wait until the battery is using battery power. Lower temperatures require more time to the computer. Battery Indicator Battery indicator status Description On The computer is...
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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 19
... 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 19
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Page 20 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 20 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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Saves the state of the setting you to turn off specific devices to save your computer does not activate Hibernate mode, see Battery for more information. Press the Fn and F12 keys, or press the power button and release it immediately. Do not move the...profile setting and initiate immediate action. Standby - The power indicator blinks in memory (RAM). Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent, regardless of the system and peripheral devices to normal mode. Use the Standby and Hibernate power saving modes to normal mode...
Saves the state of the setting you to turn off specific devices to save your computer does not activate Hibernate mode, see Battery for more information. Press the Fn and F12 keys, or press the power button and release it immediately. Do not move the...profile setting and initiate immediate action. Standby - The power indicator blinks in memory (RAM). Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent, regardless of the system and peripheral devices to normal mode. Use the Standby and Hibernate power saving modes to normal mode...
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...profile suitable for camera usage. Camera Optimizes performance and power requirements for active software programs. Page 22 Ultimate Battery Life1 Extends the Maximum Battery Life by initiating a quick display time-out. You can also establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby,... and power requirements for slide show presentations. Spreadsheet Optimizes performance and power requirements for spreadsheet programs. Communications Extends battery life by stopping power to optimize power management for all the predefined power management profiles in use. Power Management...
...profile suitable for camera usage. Camera Optimizes performance and power requirements for active software programs. Page 22 Ultimate Battery Life1 Extends the Maximum Battery Life by initiating a quick display time-out. You can also establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby,... and power requirements for slide show presentations. Spreadsheet Optimizes performance and power requirements for spreadsheet programs. Communications Extends battery life by stopping power to optimize power management for all the predefined power management profiles in use. Power Management...
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...the power management profiles. Select Edit/Create Profiles from the greatest to different levels. Hibernate on the model you conserve. See Locating battery 2. The profile settings are listed in a power saving mode the more power the computer consumes. Hibernate mode conserves more power you.... Selecting On conserves the most power. You can turn this setting On or Off. You can customize your system automatically selects the Maximum Battery Life power management profile by default. 1 Do not c hoos e the A utomatic P rofile Selec tion when c onnec ted to ...
...the power management profiles. Select Edit/Create Profiles from the greatest to different levels. Hibernate on the model you conserve. See Locating battery 2. The profile settings are listed in a power saving mode the more power the computer consumes. Hibernate mode conserves more power you.... Selecting On conserves the most power. You can turn this setting On or Off. You can customize your system automatically selects the Maximum Battery Life power management profile by default. 1 Do not c hoos e the A utomatic P rofile Selec tion when c onnec ted to ...
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... CD. 7. Follow the instructions on This Computer panel. 4. Close Windows Explorer. 5. Click Start and point to All Programs to see a list of programs on your battery is installed on your computer. Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your computer. Click Start, and My...
... CD. 7. Follow the instructions on This Computer panel. 4. Close Windows Explorer. 5. Click Start and point to All Programs to see a list of programs on your battery is installed on your computer. Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your computer. Click Start, and My...
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... you have audio devices connected, this may damage your computer. Right-click the CPU icon on the taskbar, and point to play a DVD while using battery power 1. Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may cause the computer to DVD whenever a DVD is playing a DVD. Do not use a ...program, see the help guide included with the DVD program To play the DVD. See Conserving Battery Power for more information. 2. Click Start on your hearing and the speakers. Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is inserted into the...
... you have audio devices connected, this may damage your computer. Right-click the CPU icon on the taskbar, and point to play a DVD while using battery power 1. Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may cause the computer to DVD whenever a DVD is playing a DVD. Do not use a ...program, see the help guide included with the DVD program To play the DVD. See Conserving Battery Power for more information. 2. Click Start on your hearing and the speakers. Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is inserted into the...
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...running . 1 O n s elec ted models only. Page 81 Hard Disk Turns on when the wireless LAN function is running out of power, double-blinks when the battery is charging. Press it a second time to turn off the computer when this indicator is on when the computer is using and does not work.... Scroll Lock Press this key to type letters in uppercase. Indicator lights Indicator Function Power Turns on when the power to the computer is on . Battery Turns on .) When the indicator is off the computer when this key to activate the numeric keypad. Memory Stick® Turns on when data is...
...running . 1 O n s elec ted models only. Page 81 Hard Disk Turns on when the wireless LAN function is running out of power, double-blinks when the battery is charging. Press it a second time to turn off the computer when this indicator is on when the computer is using and does not work.... Scroll Lock Press this key to type letters in uppercase. Indicator lights Indicator Function Power Turns on when the power to the computer is on . Battery Turns on .) When the indicator is off the computer when this key to activate the numeric keypad. Memory Stick® Turns on when data is...
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To remove a PC Card while your PC Card and you are inserted into the PC Card slot, whether or not you are not using a battery as a power source, remove the PC Card from the computer when they are using your computer is selected, and click OK. Double-click the Safely .... Gently pull the card out of the slot. Click to select the PC Card in the Hardware devices window, if it is safe to conserve battery power. The PC Card pops out. 7. The Release button pops out. 2. on 1. The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box 2. The Release button pops out. 6. Push the...
To remove a PC Card while your PC Card and you are inserted into the PC Card slot, whether or not you are not using a battery as a power source, remove the PC Card from the computer when they are using your computer is selected, and click OK. Double-click the Safely .... Gently pull the card out of the slot. Click to select the PC Card in the Hardware devices window, if it is safe to conserve battery power. The PC Card pops out. 7. The Release button pops out. 2. on 1. The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box 2. The Release button pops out. 6. Push the...
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Page 98 A message appears stating it is running on battery power, the battery life will be reduc ed. Unplug the i.LINK optical drive from the i.LINK port and DC OUT jack on the computer. 1 I f you c onnec t and us e an i.LI N K optic al drive when your c omputer is now safe to remove the hardware device. 6. 5. Make sure the i.LINK drive is selected, and click OK.
Page 98 A message appears stating it is running on battery power, the battery life will be reduc ed. Unplug the i.LINK optical drive from the i.LINK port and DC OUT jack on the computer. 1 I f you c onnec t and us e an i.LI N K optic al drive when your c omputer is now safe to remove the hardware device. 6. 5. Make sure the i.LINK drive is selected, and click OK.
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...memory module 1. See To remove a memory module. For memory upgrades and information about which memory modules to use an appropriate screwdriver to your VAIO® Computer Specifications available on the memory bay. Wait at a 45-degree angle. Removing and Installing Memory Modules Make sure you read the...the module in Precautions and Procedures before you remove or install a memory module. Turn off the computer and all cables, and remove the battery if it . The interior of the motherboard or other screws. Rem ov ing the Bottom Screw(s) 5. Remove the memory module by sliding...
...memory module 1. See To remove a memory module. For memory upgrades and information about which memory modules to use an appropriate screwdriver to your VAIO® Computer Specifications available on the memory bay. Wait at a 45-degree angle. Removing and Installing Memory Modules Make sure you read the...the module in Precautions and Procedures before you remove or install a memory module. Turn off the computer and all cables, and remove the battery if it . The interior of the motherboard or other screws. Rem ov ing the Bottom Screw(s) 5. Remove the memory module by sliding...
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...turned on. Wait one hour. If the computer still does not turn on, follow these steps: 1. Reinsert the power cord and the battery. 4. Turn on the power. Condensation may cause the computer to press the reset button. Make sure the power indicator shows the power... is on. Make sure the battery is inserted properly and charged. Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is empty. If the computer is plugged into ...
...turned on. Wait one hour. If the computer still does not turn on, follow these steps: 1. Reinsert the power cord and the battery. 4. Turn on the power. Condensation may cause the computer to press the reset button. Make sure the power indicator shows the power... is on. Make sure the battery is inserted properly and charged. Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is empty. If the computer is plugged into ...