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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. 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
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Page 39 See Using the Battery for more information on installing and using your computer. To use your computer immediately, attach the supplied AC adapter and use it . Using AC Power The supplied battery is not charged when you unpack it to power your battery.
Page 39 See Using the Battery for more information on installing and using your computer. To use your computer immediately, attach the supplied AC adapter and use it . Using AC Power The supplied battery is not charged when you unpack it to power your battery.
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Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapter 1. Plug the AC adapter cable into the AC adapter and an AC outlet. Plug the power cord into the DC IN port. Page 40 Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer. Connecting the AC Adapter to the Com puter 2.
Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapter 1. Plug the AC adapter cable into the AC adapter and an AC outlet. Plug the power cord into the DC IN port. Page 40 Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer. Connecting the AC Adapter to the Com puter 2.
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Page 42 For information on or off. To charge it . 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.
Page 42 For information on or off. To charge it . 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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To remove a battery 1. 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 the battery bay cover down to avoid damaging the battery. Pull the battery out of time, remove the battery from the computer to open it clicks into place. Removing a battery If you remove the battery. Rem ov ing a Battery Page 44 You can remove the battery when the computer is on or off. Push in and lift up the battery bay cover until it . 2.
To remove a battery 1. 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 the battery bay cover down to avoid damaging the battery. Pull the battery out of time, remove the battery from the computer to open it clicks into place. Removing a battery If you remove the battery. Rem ov ing a Battery Page 44 You can remove the battery when the computer is on or off. Push in and lift up the battery bay cover until it . 2.
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... if battery power drops below 10 percent or you charge the battery and find that battery power is completely or partially discharged. Connect the AC adapter to charge. 1. The battery indicator stops blinking when the battery is charging. Page 46 The lithium-ion battery supplied with your VAIO® Computer Specifications...
... if battery power drops below 10 percent or you charge the battery and find that battery power is completely or partially discharged. Connect the AC adapter to charge. 1. The battery indicator stops blinking when the battery is charging. Page 46 The lithium-ion battery supplied with your VAIO® Computer Specifications...
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... 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 power?
... 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 power?
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In the Folders panel on the CD Writing Wizard. The CD Drive window appears with Sony Software. Follow the instructions on the left, locate the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy listed under Files Ready to Be Written to the ...CD. 6. See Powering Your 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 files are waiting to be written to a CD. 5. CD Driv e 2. For more information. CD Writing Wizard Page...
In the Folders panel on the CD Writing Wizard. The CD Drive window appears with Sony Software. Follow the instructions on the left, locate the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy listed under Files Ready to Be Written to the ...CD. 6. See Powering Your 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 files are waiting to be written to a CD. 5. CD Driv e 2. For more information. CD Writing Wizard Page...
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... Page 95 See Creating CDs / DVDs with preinstalled Click to avoid data loss. See the Help guide supplied with a DVD-RW drive. Connect the AC adapter to see which type of DVD media your VAIO® computer is equipped with the software for more information. 2. Writing files to DVDs (on selected... the computer. You can copy data or video files to use from the submenu. To write files to a disc. Your computer may come with Sony Software for more information. Before you want to DVD-R or DVD-RW discs if your computer supports. Do not strike or shake the computer while...
... Page 95 See Creating CDs / DVDs with preinstalled Click to avoid data loss. See the Help guide supplied with a DVD-RW drive. Connect the AC adapter to see which type of DVD media your VAIO® computer is equipped with the software for more information. 2. Writing files to DVDs (on selected... the computer. You can copy data or video files to use from the submenu. To write files to a disc. Your computer may come with Sony Software for more information. Before you want to DVD-R or DVD-RW discs if your computer supports. Do not strike or shake the computer while...
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... memory size 1. The computer automatically restarts. The BIOS Setup window appears. 4. Make sure Yes is dynamically shared with a 6. Disconnect all attached devices, except the AC adapter. 2. You can decrease the system's VRAM or increase it for graphic-intensive applications. to select UMA Video Memory Size, and press Enter. Select Save and...
... memory size 1. The computer automatically restarts. The BIOS Setup window appears. 4. Make sure Yes is dynamically shared with a 6. Disconnect all attached devices, except the AC adapter. 2. You can decrease the system's VRAM or increase it for graphic-intensive applications. to select UMA Video Memory Size, and press Enter. Select Save and...
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... 1. The System Information dialog box appears. 4. Click Start on the computer. 2. Turn on the Windows® taskbar, point to the amount used by the display adapter. The displayed memory size may be less than the installed memory due to All Programs, and then click VAIO Control Center. 3. Double-click System Information...
... 1. The System Information dialog box appears. 4. Click Start on the computer. 2. Turn on the Windows® taskbar, point to the amount used by the display adapter. The displayed memory size may be less than the installed memory due to All Programs, and then click VAIO Control Center. 3. Double-click System Information...
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... external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is securely plugged into a power source and turned on a regular basis, contact Sony Computing Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). Turn on . Press F2. Press the Right Arrow key to select System Time, and then set the time (hour:...Page 147 The BIOS Setup menu appears. 2. Press the Down Arrow key Enter. The message Load default values for details. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery. Select Yes, and press Enter. What do I do if the message "Operating system not found" appears when my computer starts...
... external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is securely plugged into a power source and turned on a regular basis, contact Sony Computing Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). Turn on . Press F2. Press the Right Arrow key to select System Time, and then set the time (hour:...Page 147 The BIOS Setup menu appears. 2. Press the Down Arrow key Enter. The message Load default values for details. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery. Select Yes, and press Enter. What do I do if the message "Operating system not found" appears when my computer starts...
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... values for all open programs. 2. The computer restarts. Using other methods, including those listed below, may result in loss of data. Remove the AC adapter and battery. Pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously or turning off the computer with the power button or switch may become unstable if the...
... values for all open programs. 2. The computer restarts. Using other methods, including those listed below, may result in loss of data. Remove the AC adapter and battery. Pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously or turning off the computer with the power button or switch may become unstable if the...
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