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...Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. The ... use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer for your computer. To use your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. If you do not intend to the AC adapter (3) into the AC adapter (3). 2...
...Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. The ... use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer for your computer. To use your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. If you do not intend to the AC adapter (3) into the AC adapter (3). 2...
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.... Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the maximum charge level you selected with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using...
.... Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the maximum charge level you selected with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using...
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...your data frequently. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to charge while you will lose all unsaved data. The battery pack continues to... AC power. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you are in your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even ...
...your data frequently. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to charge while you will lose all unsaved data. The battery pack continues to... AC power. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you are in your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even ...
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To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward, put your computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 28 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward, put your computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 28 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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...-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ Do not place your computer into either of the world. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. This... discs or packages to indicate in most regions of the power saving modes while your computer to malfunction. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use circular discs. If the region code for your residence area is...
...-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ Do not place your computer into either of the world. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. This... discs or packages to indicate in most regions of the power saving modes while your computer to malfunction. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use circular discs. If the region code for your residence area is...
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... Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 4 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired DVD software to the disc. Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the...
... Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 4 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired DVD software to the disc. Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the...
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... computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. To save power while not working, you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. n 105 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive...
... computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. To save power while not working, you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. n 105 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive...
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...! See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 104). If the computer is not used for more than four seconds, your computer to return to Normal mode when you open the LCD screen lid. To modify this, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. This power resuming... preference will enter Sleep mode. To change the Sleep mode settings. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the...
...! See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 104). If the computer is not used for more than four seconds, your computer to return to Normal mode when you open the LCD screen lid. To modify this, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. This power resuming... preference will enter Sleep mode. To change the Sleep mode settings. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the...
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If you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. The computer returns to Normal mode Press the power button. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 104). This power resuming preference will turn off automatically. ✍ It takes more time to return to Normal mode when you... open the LCD screen lid. n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to its normal state. ! You can use VAIO Control Center to configure your computer will be lost if you press and hold the power button for more than...
If you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. The computer returns to Normal mode Press the power button. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 104). This power resuming preference will turn off automatically. ✍ It takes more time to return to Normal mode when you... open the LCD screen lid. n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to its normal state. ! You can use VAIO Control Center to configure your computer will be lost if you press and hold the power button for more than...
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..., for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before adding or removing memory modules. ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Ground... module, ensure the following: ❑ The procedures described in the following pages. Failure to your system. n 113 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to place your computer on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to expand the functionality...
..., for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before adding or removing memory modules. ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Ground... module, ensure the following: ❑ The procedures described in the following pages. Failure to your system. n 113 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to place your computer on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to expand the functionality...
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...of your model. ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer or genuine Sony products. This device helps prevent damage to your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to check the power... operation of time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ When the AC adapter is not used, unplug it...
...of your model. ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer or genuine Sony products. This device helps prevent damage to your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to check the power... operation of time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ When the AC adapter is not used, unplug it...
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... computer with the other. If any problems occur, unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 178). ❑ Make sure you disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before turning on the LCD screen or its edges when...
... computer with the other. If any problems occur, unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 178). ❑ Make sure you disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before turning on the LCD screen or its edges when...
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... the following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for customers in the battery pack. Information about compatible models can be sure to any mechanical shock, such as dropping it on a hard surface. ❑ If you are not using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are provided with any Sony battery pack. ❑ While...
... the following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for customers in the battery pack. Information about compatible models can be sure to any mechanical shock, such as dropping it on a hard surface. ❑ If you are not using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are provided with any Sony battery pack. ❑ While...
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... for a considerable amount of time, the remaining battery life may be reaching the end of power after fully charged, it may become short. Connect the AC adapter to your computer and recharge the battery pack before using the computer again. ❑ You do not need to discharge the battery pack before recharging...
... for a considerable amount of time, the remaining battery life may be reaching the end of power after fully charged, it may become short. Connect the AC adapter to your computer and recharge the battery pack before using the computer again. ❑ You do not need to discharge the battery pack before recharging...
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... any extra memory modules you may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to turn on . For your computer to five minutes. n 135 N Troubleshooting... I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. If this occurs, do if my...
... any extra memory modules you may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to turn on . For your computer to five minutes. n 135 N Troubleshooting... I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. If this occurs, do if my...
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...have been occurred. ❑ Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button ! Then plug the AC adapter and turn off your computer. ❑ If your computer. Turning off your computer still does not turn off , press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete... the Alt+F4 keys to close the application window. An application error may cause loss of unsaved data. Turning off . ❑ Remove the AC adapter and battery pack. ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for about five minutes. If the Windows...
...have been occurred. ❑ Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button ! Then plug the AC adapter and turn off your computer. ❑ If your computer. Turning off your computer still does not turn off , press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete... the Alt+F4 keys to close the application window. An application error may cause loss of unsaved data. Turning off . ❑ Remove the AC adapter and battery pack. ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for about five minutes. If the Windows...
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... charging status? To check the battery wear level, see To check the battery wear level (page 27). When your computer is directly connected to the AC adapter, it may be reaching the end of time. If the battery pack quickly runs out of power after fully charged, it uses... AC power, even if the battery pack is my computer using AC power? n 142 N Troubleshooting Battery How do I replace the battery pack? When should be replaced. See Charging the Battery Pack (page...
... charging status? To check the battery wear level, see To check the battery wear level (page 27). When your computer is directly connected to the AC adapter, it may be reaching the end of time. If the battery pack quickly runs out of power after fully charged, it uses... AC power, even if the battery pack is my computer using AC power? n 142 N Troubleshooting Battery How do I replace the battery pack? When should be replaced. See Charging the Battery Pack (page...