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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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...is not active when the indicator is off. Normal typing resumes when the Caps Lock indicator is off. Battery Turns on .) When the indicator is off, the Memory Stick media is read from or written to ... keypad. The Scroll Lock key functions differently depending on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is on . Hard Disk Turns on when the wireless LAN function is running out of... power, double-blinks when the battery is on . Letters appear in lowercase if you scroll the display. Page 32 Caps ...
...is not active when the indicator is off. Normal typing resumes when the Caps Lock indicator is off. Battery Turns on .) When the indicator is off, the Memory Stick media is read from or written to ... keypad. The Scroll Lock key functions differently depending on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is on . Hard Disk Turns on when the wireless LAN function is running out of... power, double-blinks when the battery is on . Letters appear in lowercase if you scroll the display. Page 32 Caps ...
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Powering Your Computer Your VAIO® computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter. 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 This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer.
Powering Your Computer Your VAIO® computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter. 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 This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer.
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See Using the Battery for more information on installing and using your computer. Page 39 Using AC Power The supplied battery is not charged when you unpack it to power your battery. To use your computer immediately, attach the supplied AC adapter and use it .
See Using the Battery for more information on installing and using your computer. Page 39 Using AC Power The supplied battery is not charged when you unpack it to power your battery. To use your computer immediately, attach the supplied AC adapter and use it .
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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. Page 42 To charge it . For information on or off. Using the Battery The supplied battery is on how to power your computer.
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. Page 42 To charge it . For information on or off. Using the Battery The supplied battery is on how to power your computer.
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... but some software programs and attached devices prevent the system from the computer. If the computer is on how you are using battery power, but does not detach from entering Hibernate mode at all. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. If you can... the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your data frequently. Inserting a Battery 3. Push the battery bay cover up ) into place. Push the battery bay cover down to open it clicks into the battery bay. Page 43 Inserting a battery To insert a battery 1. Slide the battery (with the logo facing up until it .
... but some software programs and attached devices prevent the system from the computer. If the computer is on how you are using battery power, but does not detach from entering Hibernate mode at all. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. If you can... the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your data frequently. Inserting a Battery 3. Push the battery bay cover up ) into place. Push the battery bay cover down to open it clicks into the battery bay. Page 43 Inserting a battery To insert a battery 1. Slide the battery (with the logo facing up until it .
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Push in and lift up the battery bay cover until it . 2. You can remove the battery when the computer is on or off. Pull the battery out of time, remove the battery from the computer to open it clicks into place. Rem ov ing a Battery Page 44 Push the battery bay cover down to avoid damaging the battery. To remove a battery 1. Removing a battery If you remove 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.
Push in and lift up the battery bay cover until it . 2. You can remove the battery when the computer is on or off. Pull the battery out of time, remove the battery from the computer to open it clicks into place. Rem ov ing a Battery Page 44 Push the battery bay cover down to avoid damaging the battery. To remove a battery 1. Removing a battery If you remove 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.
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...To display the power icon on the taskbar. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. Computer is using AC power. No battery is listed as remaining battery life. You may also use the power icon on the Windows® taskbar to set up this shortcut. See To display the power... on the taskbar 1. See the power icon descriptions below for instructions on the taskbar in the computer. Battery is charging. You can rollover the power icon to view the remaining battery charge, and you can double-click the power icon to open the Power Meter window, which also displays...
...To display the power icon on the taskbar. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. Computer is using AC power. No battery is listed as remaining battery life. You may also use the power icon on the Windows® taskbar to set up this shortcut. See To display the power... on the taskbar 1. See the power icon descriptions below for instructions on the taskbar in the computer. Battery is charging. You can rollover the power icon to view the remaining battery charge, and you can double-click the power icon to open the Power Meter window, which also displays...
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... drops below 10 percent or you wait until the battery is on or off . Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life. To charge a battery You can charge the battery when the computer is completely or partially discharged. Insert the battery into the battery bay. 2. Charging a battery You will charge faster when the computer is using AC...
... drops below 10 percent or you wait until the battery is on or off . Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life. To charge a battery You can charge the battery when the computer is completely or partially discharged. Insert the battery into the battery bay. 2. Charging a battery You will charge faster when the computer is using AC...
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...car parked in the sun. While the battery is in a cold environment because 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 not cause for concern. ...Keep the battery away from all sources of decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. This is...
...car parked in the sun. While the battery is in a cold environment because 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 not cause for concern. ...Keep the battery away from all sources of decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. This is...
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... of its life and should I know when the battery is charged? If, after charging the battery, the battery power is still low, the battery may be replaced. 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...
... of its life and should I know when the battery is charged? If, after charging the battery, the battery power is still low, the battery may be replaced. 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...
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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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... mode, which allows you select. To activate Standby mode 1. Press any key to return to normal mode. Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 8 percent, regardless of power. Press the power button to return to normal mode. Click Stand By when the Turn off . 2. Use the...
... mode, which allows you select. To activate Standby mode 1. Press any key to return to normal mode. Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 8 percent, regardless of power. Press the power button to return to normal mode. Click Stand By when the Turn off . 2. Use the...
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...tab selected. 3. box, and click Save As in the Settings for more information. 3. If you want to activate: a low or a critical battery alarm. 4. Page 51 To further customize your changes. You can select the type of alarm you want the computer to delete a power scheme, ...scheme that best explains how you control the power supplied to conserve power. The Power Options Properties window appears. The Low battery alarm is set your battery alarm You can change your computer. 4. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. See Using power saving modes for...
...tab selected. 3. box, and click Save As in the Settings for more information. 3. If you want to activate: a low or a critical battery alarm. 4. Page 51 To further customize your changes. You can select the type of alarm you want the computer to delete a power scheme, ...scheme that best explains how you control the power supplied to conserve power. The Power Options Properties window appears. The Low battery alarm is set your battery alarm You can change your computer. 4. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. See Using power saving modes for...
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Frequently asked questions Can my computer 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. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. Also, see To activate Hibernate mode for information on how you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode at all. Page 53
Frequently asked questions Can my computer 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. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. Also, see To activate Hibernate mode for information on how you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode at all. Page 53
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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 CD Writing Wizard. The CD Drive window appears with the file(s) or folder(s) you want to see Creating CDs / DVDs with...
... 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 CD Writing Wizard. The CD Drive window appears with the file(s) or folder(s) you want to see Creating CDs / DVDs with...
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... use memory-resident utility software to play a DVD 1. The Fn+F7 keys will not work once a DVD is playing may cause the computer to Max Battery if it is playing a DVD. For instructions on either the computer screen (LCD) or the TV. Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may...
... use memory-resident utility software to play a DVD 1. The Fn+F7 keys will not work once a DVD is playing may cause the computer to Max Battery if it is playing a DVD. For instructions on either the computer screen (LCD) or the TV. Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may...