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... your computer. The shape of time, place the computer into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of shutting down and resuming. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 108). To use your computer completely...
... your computer. The shape of time, place the computer into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of shutting down and resuming. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 108). To use your computer completely...
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... battery pack as described in orange Blinks along with the green power indicator Blinks along with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off. 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 orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. Charge indicator status Lit in this manual from ...
... battery pack as described in orange Blinks along with the green power indicator Blinks along with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off. 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 orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. Charge indicator status Lit in this manual from ...
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... may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is directly connected to charge while you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. If the battery pack wears... out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should either connect the AC adapter to the previous work state is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. If the battery charge level falls...
... may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is directly connected to charge while you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. If the battery pack wears... out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should either connect the AC adapter to the previous work state is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. If the battery charge level falls...
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If the region code for your computer to malfunction. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc ❑ Only use circular discs. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc. This may cause your residence area is playing a disc... the DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ Do not place your computer into either of the power saving modes while your computer. Do not use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is writing data to indicate in most regions...
If the region code for your computer to malfunction. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc ❑ Only use circular discs. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc. This may cause your residence area is playing a disc... the DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ Do not place your computer into either of the power saving modes while your computer. Do not use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is writing data to indicate in most regions...
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... 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. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep... life. When using battery power, you can take advantage of the power management setting you select. ! Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. To save power while not working, you should either connect the AC adapter to turn off specific devices...
... 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. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep... life. When using battery power, you can take advantage of the power management setting you select. ! Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. To save power while not working, you should either connect the AC adapter to turn off specific devices...
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...change the Sleep mode settings. If you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Right-click the power status icon on your computer will lose all unsaved data. ✍ You can use VAIO Control Center to configure your computer to return to place the computer into Sleep mode and click... 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan. 3 Change the time to Normal mode when you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack....
...change the Sleep mode settings. If you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Right-click the power status icon on your computer will lose all unsaved data. ✍ You can use VAIO Control Center to configure your computer to return to place the computer into Sleep mode and click... 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan. 3 Change the time to Normal mode when you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack....
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...lost if you open the LCD screen lid. This power resuming preference will turn off automatically. ✍ It takes more time to return to Normal mode when you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 104). If you press and ...hold the power button for more than from Hibernate mode than four seconds, your computer to return to...
...lost if you open the LCD screen lid. This power resuming preference will turn off automatically. ✍ It takes more time to return to Normal mode when you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 104). If you press and ...hold the power button for more than from Hibernate mode than four seconds, your computer to return to...
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... electricity (cellophane wrappers, 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. n 113 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of ...
... electricity (cellophane wrappers, 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. n 113 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of ...
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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 caused by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period of time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily ...❑ Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it from the AC outlet if you are not planning to your computer or genuine Sony products. This device helps prevent damage to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it may cause a ...
... 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 caused by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period of time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily ...❑ Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it from the AC outlet if you are not planning to your computer or genuine Sony products. This device helps prevent damage to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it may cause a ...
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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. ... N Precautions ❑ If you have not used the battery pack 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. ... N Precautions ❑ If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time, the remaining battery life may be reaching the end of power after fully charged, it may become short.
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See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is... Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to turn on . n 135 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast ...
See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is... Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to turn on . n 135 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast ...
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Unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for technical support. Turning off , press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down button ! n 136 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work, click Start, the arrow next to the Lock ... the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow and Shut Down. Turning off your computer still does not turn off . ❑ Remove the AC adapter and battery pack. ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for about five minutes. An application error may cause...
Unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for technical support. Turning off , press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down button ! n 136 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work, click Start, the arrow next to the Lock ... the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow and Shut Down. Turning off your computer still does not turn off . ❑ Remove the AC adapter and battery pack. ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for about five minutes. An application error may cause...
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...the battery pack? When should I recharge the battery pack? ❑ When the battery charge level falls below 10%. ❑ When both the charge and power indicator lights blink. ❑ When you have not used the battery pack for a long period of its life and should I find the battery charging ...When your computer is directly connected to the AC adapter, it may be replaced. When is installed. 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? To check the battery wear level, see To ...
...the battery pack? When should I recharge the battery pack? ❑ When the battery charge level falls below 10%. ❑ When both the charge and power indicator lights blink. ❑ When you have not used the battery pack for a long period of its life and should I find the battery charging ...When your computer is directly connected to the AC adapter, it may be replaced. When is installed. 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? To check the battery wear level, see To ...
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... to confirm that your computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 4 Select the Advanced settings tab. 5 Double-click Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode. 6 Select Maximum Performance from obstructions or closer...
... to confirm that your computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 4 Select the Advanced settings tab. 5 Double-click Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode. 6 Select Maximum Performance from obstructions or closer...
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...manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with other option may result in What should I do if my ...and access points. Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. Follow the steps in a communication failure. n 150...
...manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with other option may result in What should I do if my ...and access points. Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. Follow the steps in a communication failure. n 150...
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...for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may occur ... is changed. What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the Power Options window. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may result in What should I do I...the steps in a communication failure. Selecting any other option may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands ...
...for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may occur ... is changed. What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the Power Options window. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may result in What should I do I...the steps in a communication failure. Selecting any other option may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands ...