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Locating Controls and Ports Controls and ports on your computer Front 1 Hard disk drive indicator 9 Left and right buttons 2 Num lock indicator 10 Wireless LAN switch 3 Caps lock indicator 11 Wireless LAN indicator 4 Scroll lock indicator 12 Memory Stick® media indicator 5 Power indicator 13 Memory Stick media slot 6 Battery indicator 14 Keyboard 7 Power button 15 Speakers 8 Touch pad Back 16 Computer screen (LCD) Page 9
Locating Controls and Ports Controls and ports on your computer Front 1 Hard disk drive indicator 9 Left and right buttons 2 Num lock indicator 10 Wireless LAN switch 3 Caps lock indicator 11 Wireless LAN indicator 4 Scroll lock indicator 12 Memory Stick® media indicator 5 Power indicator 13 Memory Stick media slot 6 Battery indicator 14 Keyboard 7 Power button 15 Speakers 8 Touch pad Back 16 Computer screen (LCD) Page 9
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Right 1 Battery bay 3 Optical drive 2 Optical drive eject button, optical drive indicator, and manual eject hole Bottom 1 Memory bay 2 3 Air fan and vents Hard disk drive bay Page 11
Right 1 Battery bay 3 Optical drive 2 Optical drive eject button, optical drive indicator, and manual eject hole Bottom 1 Memory bay 2 3 Air fan and vents Hard disk drive bay Page 11
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Locating Controls and Ports Controls and ports on your computer Front 1 Hard disk drive indicator 9 Left and right buttons 2 Num lock indicator 10 Wireless LAN switch 3 Caps lock indicator 11 Wireless LAN indicator 4 Scroll lock indicator 12 Memory Stick® media indicator 5 Power indicator 13 Memory Stick media slot 6 Battery indicator 14 Keyboard 7 Power button 15 Speakers 8 Touch pad Back 16 Computer screen (LCD) Page 12
Locating Controls and Ports Controls and ports on your computer Front 1 Hard disk drive indicator 9 Left and right buttons 2 Num lock indicator 10 Wireless LAN switch 3 Caps lock indicator 11 Wireless LAN indicator 4 Scroll lock indicator 12 Memory Stick® media indicator 5 Power indicator 13 Memory Stick media slot 6 Battery indicator 14 Keyboard 7 Power button 15 Speakers 8 Touch pad Back 16 Computer screen (LCD) Page 12
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Right 1 Battery bay 3 Optical drive 2 Optical drive eject button, optical drive indicator, and manual eject hole Bottom 1 Memory bay 2 3 Air fan and vents Hard disk drive bay Page 14
Right 1 Battery bay 3 Optical drive 2 Optical drive eject button, optical drive indicator, and manual eject hole Bottom 1 Memory bay 2 3 Air fan and vents Hard disk drive bay Page 14
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... mode or off. Normal typing resumes when the Caps Lock indicator is off. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll Lock indicator is off. Battery Turns on when the wireless LAN function is in uppercase. Scroll Lock Press this key to change how you are using and does not ...work with all programs. Wireless LAN1 Turns on when the computer is using battery power, blinks when the battery is running out of power, double-blinks when the battery is off when the computer is running. 1 O n s elec ted models only. Indicator Lights Indicator Function ...
... mode or off. Normal typing resumes when the Caps Lock indicator is off. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll Lock indicator is off. Battery Turns on when the wireless LAN function is in uppercase. Scroll Lock Press this key to change how you are using and does not ...work with all programs. Wireless LAN1 Turns on when the computer is using battery power, blinks when the battery is running out of power, double-blinks when the battery is off when the computer is running. 1 O n s elec ted models only. Indicator Lights Indicator Function ...
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It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source. Using AC Power Using the Battery Conserving Battery Power Page 38 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 Page 38 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.
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Using AC Power The supplied battery is not charged when you unpack it to power your computer. Page 39 To use it . See Using the Battery for more information on installing and using your computer immediately, attach the supplied AC adapter and use your battery.
Using AC Power The supplied battery is not charged when you unpack it to power your computer. Page 39 To use it . See Using the Battery for more information on installing and using your computer immediately, attach the supplied AC adapter and use your battery.
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To charge it . Page 42 For information on or off. The battery charges from AC power regardless if the computer is not charged when you unpack it for future use, install the battery, and then connect the AC adapter to extend the life of the battery, see Conserving Battery Power. Using the Battery The supplied battery is on how to power your computer.
To charge it . Page 42 For information on or off. The battery charges from AC power regardless if the computer is not charged when you unpack it for future use, install the battery, and then connect the AC adapter to extend the life of the battery, see Conserving Battery Power. Using the Battery The supplied battery is on how to power your computer.
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... system from entering Hibernate mode, save your data frequently. Push the battery bay cover up ) into place. Inserting a battery To insert a battery 1. Push the battery bay cover down to open it automatically detects the battery. If the computer is on how you are using battery power, but does not detach from entering Hibernate mode at all...
... system from entering Hibernate mode, save your data frequently. Push the battery bay cover up ) into place. Inserting a battery To insert a battery 1. Push the battery bay cover down to open it automatically detects the battery. If the computer is on how you are using battery power, but does not detach from entering Hibernate mode at all...
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You can remove the battery when the computer is on or off. To remove a battery 1. Pull the battery out of time, remove the battery from the computer to open it clicks into place. Push in and lift up the battery bay cover until it . 2. Rem ov ing a Battery Page 44 Push the battery bay cover down to avoid damaging the battery. If the computer is on , connect the AC adapter and exit a power saving mode before you are not using the computer for an extended period of the battery bay. 3. Removing a battery If you remove the battery.
You can remove the battery when the computer is on or off. To remove a battery 1. Pull the battery out of time, remove the battery from the computer to open it clicks into place. Push in and lift up the battery bay cover until it . 2. Rem ov ing a Battery Page 44 Push the battery bay cover down to avoid damaging the battery. If the computer is on , connect the AC adapter and exit a power saving mode before you are not using the computer for an extended period of the battery bay. 3. Removing a battery If you remove the battery.
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...icon on the taskbar. The power icon appears on the taskbar 1. Power icon Power status Computer is using AC power and charging the battery. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. Select the Power Meter tab. Select the Advanced tab, ...inserted in the Options box. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. Battery is discharging. No battery is listed as remaining battery life. To view battery information 1. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. Computer is charging. See To display the power...
...icon on the taskbar. The power icon appears on the taskbar 1. Power icon Power status Computer is using AC power and charging the battery. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. Select the Power Meter tab. Select the Advanced tab, ...inserted in the Options box. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. Battery is discharging. No battery is listed as remaining battery life. To view battery information 1. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. Computer is charging. See To display the power...
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... recharged at any time, whether you charge the battery and find that battery power is fully charged. Page 46 Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life. If you wait until the battery is using AC power. Insert the battery into the battery bay. 2. The battery supplied with your battery. Off The computer is not charged at temperatures...
... recharged at any time, whether you charge the battery and find that battery power is fully charged. Page 46 Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life. If you wait until the battery is using AC power. Insert the battery into the battery bay. 2. The battery supplied with your battery. Off The computer is not charged at temperatures...
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... and is not cause for concern. Keep the battery away from all sources of heat. 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 47
... and is not cause for concern. Keep the battery away from all sources of heat. 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 47
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... uses AC power, even if a battery is installed. When should I know when the battery is warm? If, after charging the battery, the battery power is still low, the battery may be reaching the end of its life and should be concerned that the installed battery is charged? No, it is normal... the computer. 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 the battery to the AC adapter, it is the computer using AC ...
... uses AC power, even if a battery is installed. When should I know when the battery is warm? If, after charging the battery, the battery power is still low, the battery may be reaching the end of its life and should be concerned that the installed battery is charged? No, it is normal... the computer. 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 the battery to the AC adapter, it is the computer using AC ...
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Page 49 Conserving battery power may use your computing time, depending on how you use the power saving modes and power schemes to conserve battery power. Conserving Battery Power You may significantly extend your computer.
Page 49 Conserving battery power may use your computing time, depending on how you use the power saving modes and power schemes to conserve battery power. Conserving Battery Power You may significantly extend your computer.
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Using power saving modes In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you select. Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 8 percent, regardless of the system and peripheral devices in this mode. 3. Click Start on , and the computer screen (LCD) is off specific ...
Using power saving modes In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you select. Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 8 percent, regardless of the system and peripheral devices in this mode. 3. Click Start on , and the computer screen (LCD) is off specific ...
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...for more information. 3. Click Apply. When the Delete Scheme window appears, click Yes. Drag the slider to the battery level at which you want to activate: a low or a critical battery alarm. 4. Select the power scheme that best explains how you want the computer to access the power scheme information ... as the computer screen (LCD) and the hard disk drive, in the Settings for your changes. Each power scheme is set your battery alarm You can change your computer. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. The Save Scheme window appears. 4.
...for more information. 3. Click Apply. When the Delete Scheme window appears, click Yes. Drag the slider to the battery level at which you want to activate: a low or a critical battery alarm. 4. Select the power scheme that best explains how you want the computer to access the power scheme information ... as the computer screen (LCD) and the hard disk drive, in the Settings for your changes. Each power scheme is set your battery alarm You can change your computer. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. The Save Scheme window appears. 4.
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Page 53 Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your data frequently. Also, see To activate Hibernate mode for information on how you are using battery power? Frequently asked questions Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode at all.
Page 53 Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your data frequently. Also, see To activate Hibernate mode for information on how you are using battery power? Frequently asked questions Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode at all.
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... for more information, see a list of programs on your computer. Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your battery is installed on the left, locate the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy and either: 4. Open My Computer window by pressing the Windows key.... CD Driv e 2. Follow the instructions on the pop-up message appears, stating your computer. To copy files to CD. The CD Drive window appears with Sony Software. Copying files to a CD-RW or CD-R Before you write data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc, read the following notes to avoid a computer...
... for more information, see a list of programs on your computer. Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your battery is installed on the left, locate the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy and either: 4. Open My Computer window by pressing the Windows key.... CD Driv e 2. Follow the instructions on the pop-up message appears, stating your computer. To copy files to CD. The CD Drive window appears with Sony Software. Copying files to a CD-RW or CD-R Before you write data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc, read the following notes to avoid a computer...
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... more information. The Fn+F7 keys will not work once a DVD is not already selected. Open a preinstalled DVD program, such as InterVideo WinDVD, to Max Battery if it is inserted into the optical drive. 7. Select a program, such as InterVideo WinDVD®, by following these steps: 1. Some discs recorded at 20 or...
... more information. The Fn+F7 keys will not work once a DVD is not already selected. Open a preinstalled DVD program, such as InterVideo WinDVD, to Max Battery if it is inserted into the optical drive. 7. Select a program, such as InterVideo WinDVD®, by following these steps: 1. Some discs recorded at 20 or...