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... the AC Adapter ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 101). If you do not intend to use your computer. The shape of time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍... To disconnect your computer. 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 the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to your ...
... the AC Adapter ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 101). If you do not intend to use your computer. The shape of time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍... To disconnect your computer. 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 the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to your ...
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... Meaning The battery pack is charging. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is running out of delivery. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. To select your first battery charge. n 24 N Getting... Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to...
... Meaning The battery pack is charging. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is running out of delivery. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. To select your first battery charge. n 24 N Getting... Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to...
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...life is short. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to the ...previous work state is impossible. Going back to AC power. n 25 N Getting Started ✍ Keep...
...life is short. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to the ...previous work state is impossible. Going back to AC power. n 25 N Getting Started ✍ Keep...
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... N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may not be able to play some of the power saving modes while ... optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is available on how to connect the computer to a disc. Do not...) to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is writing data to the Internet, see Using the Internet ...
... N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may not be able to play some of the power saving modes while ... optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is available on how to connect the computer to a disc. Do not...) to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is writing data to the Internet, see Using the Internet ...
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... can connect a computer display (monitor) to the HDMI output port (5) on the computer. To connect a computer display 1 If necessary, plug one end of the display's power cord (1) into your display, and the other end into an AC outlet. 2 If you want to connect an analog monitor, plug the display cable (2) (not... the monitor port (3) a on the computer. 3 If you want to connect a TFT/DVI monitor, plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) to an HDMI to DVI-D adapter (3) (not supplied) and plug one end of the HDMI cable (4) (supplied with selected models only) to the HDMI to DVI...
... can connect a computer display (monitor) to the HDMI output port (5) on the computer. To connect a computer display 1 If necessary, plug one end of the display's power cord (1) into your display, and the other end into an AC outlet. 2 If you want to connect an analog monitor, plug the display cable (2) (not... the monitor port (3) a on the computer. 3 If you want to connect a TFT/DVI monitor, plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) to an HDMI to DVI-D adapter (3) (not supplied) and plug one end of the HDMI cable (4) (supplied with selected models only) to the HDMI to DVI...
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... falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management setting you select. ! When using battery power, you should be aware that the computer will...
... falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management setting you select. ! When using battery power, you should be aware that the computer will...
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... Turn off your computer on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to place your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you remove any cover or panel from ESD. Before touching a... or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of your system. n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer. Ground yourself by maintaining contact with your computer...
... Turn off your computer on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to place your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you remove any cover or panel from ESD. Before touching a... or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of your system. n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer. Ground yourself by maintaining contact with your computer...
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... period of your model. ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with your computer or genuine Sony products. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with other AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector.
... period of your model. ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with your computer or genuine Sony products. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with other AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector.
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...is normal and does not indicate a malfunction, because the battery pack will gradually discharge over time even when not in use. 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. ❑ If the battery pack quickly runs out of its life and should be reaching the end of power after fully charged, it may become short. n 121 N Precautions ❑ If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of ...
...is normal and does not indicate a malfunction, because the battery pack will gradually discharge over time even when not in use. 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. ❑ If the battery pack quickly runs out of its life and should be reaching the end of power after fully charged, it may become short. n 121 N Precautions ❑ If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of ...
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...sure the brightness and contrast controls 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 plugged into a power source and turned on . ❑ If you may cause your VAIO...
...sure the brightness and contrast controls 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 plugged into a power source and turned on . ❑ If you may cause your VAIO...
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Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to turn on the computer again. ! Unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for about five minutes. If the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. What should I do if my computer or ...click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart. ❑ Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Then plug the AC adapter and turn on your computer. ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software ...
Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to turn on the computer again. ! Unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for about five minutes. If the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. What should I do if my computer or ...click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart. ❑ Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Then plug the AC adapter and turn on your computer. ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software ...
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When is directly connected to the AC adapter, it may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced. If the battery pack quickly runs out of power after fully charged, it uses AC power, even if the battery pack is installed. When should I replace the battery pack? When your ... N Troubleshooting Battery How do 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 time. When should I find the battery charging status?...
When is directly connected to the AC adapter, it may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced. If the battery pack quickly runs out of power after fully charged, it uses AC power, even if the battery pack is installed. When should I replace the battery pack? When your ... N Troubleshooting Battery How do 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 time. When should I find the battery charging status?...
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... Panel. 2 Click View network status and tasks 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 the drop-down list both for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. n 144 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if...
... Panel. 2 Click View network status and tasks 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 the drop-down list both for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. n 144 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if...
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...are using . ❑ Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 144) to change the settings. ...Follow the steps in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your access point interferes with your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. To maximize the data transfer speed, move your computer ...
...are using . ❑ Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 144) to change the settings. ...Follow the steps in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your access point interferes with your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. To maximize the data transfer speed, move your computer ...
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...closer to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in What should I do I change the encryption key back to the original profile or re...key matches. Selecting any other option may lose a peer-to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands ...known as channels. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. Two computers with the wireless LAN function may result in the manual that came...
...closer to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in What should I do I change the encryption key back to the original profile or re...key matches. Selecting any other option may lose a peer-to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands ...known as channels. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. Two computers with the wireless LAN function may result in the manual that came...
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.... 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 4 Select the Advanced settings tab. 5 Double-click Display. 6 Adjust the LCD brightness setting in the item for brightness adjustment. ❑ On models with an ATI video controller, you may find your computer screen temporarily goes blank: ❑ When you connect or disconnect the AC adapter ❑ Immediately...
.... 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 4 Select the Advanced settings tab. 5 Double-click Display. 6 Adjust the LCD brightness setting in the item for brightness adjustment. ❑ On models with an ATI video controller, you may find your computer screen temporarily goes blank: ❑ When you connect or disconnect the AC adapter ❑ Immediately...