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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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...read from or written to the hard disk. Caps Lock Press this key to change how you press Shift while the indicator is on. Battery Turns on when the computer is using and does not work with all programs. Wireless LAN1 Turns on when the wireless LAN function is ... charging. Press it a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Num Lock Press this indicator is on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is running . 1 O n s elec ted models only. Scroll Lock Press this key to type letters in Hibernate mode or off. Normal scrolling ...
...read from or written to the hard disk. Caps Lock Press this key to change how you press Shift while the indicator is on. Battery Turns on when the computer is using and does not work with all programs. Wireless LAN1 Turns on when the wireless LAN function is ... charging. Press it a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Num Lock Press this indicator is on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is running . 1 O n s elec ted models only. Scroll Lock Press this key to type letters in Hibernate mode or off. Normal scrolling ...
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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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See Using the Battery for more information on installing and using your computer. 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 . Page 39
See Using the Battery for more information on installing and using your computer. 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 . Page 39
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For information on or off. Page 42 To charge it . 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.
For information on or off. Page 42 To charge it . 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.
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... cover swings out but some software programs and attached devices prevent the system from the computer. Push the battery bay cover up ) into place. Slide the battery (with the logo facing up until it . Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. If you can enter Hibernate...mode while using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your data frequently. Opening the Battery Bay 2. Push the battery bay cover down to open it clicks into the battery bay. Also, see To activate Hibernate mode for information on , it automatically detects the...
... cover swings out but some software programs and attached devices prevent the system from the computer. Push the battery bay cover up ) into place. Slide the battery (with the logo facing up until it . Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. If you can enter Hibernate...mode while using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your data frequently. Opening the Battery Bay 2. Push the battery bay cover down to open it clicks into the battery bay. Also, see To activate Hibernate mode for information on , it automatically detects the...
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Rem ov ing a Battery Page 44 To remove a battery 1. 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. Push in and lift up the battery bay cover until it . 2. You can remove the battery when the computer is on or off. Removing a battery If you remove the battery. 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 To remove a battery 1. 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. Push in and lift up the battery bay cover until it . 2. You can remove the battery when the computer is on or off. Removing a battery If you remove the battery. Pull the battery out of time, remove the battery from the computer to open it clicks into place.
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... discharging. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. The power icon appears on the Windows® taskbar to quickly view battery information. Battery is inserted in the Options box. You may also use the power icon on the taskbar. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar,... information. See the power icon descriptions below for instructions on how to open the Power Meter window, which also displays the remaining battery charge. Select the Power Meter tab. The Power Options Properties window appears. 3. You can rollover the power icon to view the remaining...
... discharging. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. The power icon appears on the Windows® taskbar to quickly view battery information. Battery is inserted in the Options box. You may also use the power icon on the taskbar. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar,... information. See the power icon descriptions below for instructions on how to open the Power Meter window, which also displays the remaining battery charge. Select the Power Meter tab. The Power Options Properties window appears. 3. You can rollover the power icon to view the remaining...
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...battery supplied with your battery. See your VAIO® Computer Specifications for a long time. Lower temperatures require more time to the computer. The computer automatically charges the battery as long as the computer is using AC power. The battery indicator stops blinking when the battery is charging. Off The computer is using AC power. Charging a battery...The battery indicator blinks while the battery charges. Insert the battery into the battery bay. 2. To charge a battery You can charge the battery when the computer is completely or partially discharged. Charge the battery at...
...battery supplied with your battery. See your VAIO® Computer Specifications for a long time. Lower temperatures require more time to the computer. The computer automatically charges the battery as long as the computer is using AC power. The battery indicator stops blinking when the battery is charging. Off The computer is using AC power. Charging a battery...The battery indicator blinks while the battery charges. Insert the battery into the battery bay. 2. To charge a battery You can charge the battery when the computer is completely or partially discharged. Charge the battery at...
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Page 47 This is normal and is not cause for concern. Keep the battery away from all sources of decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. Notes on batteries Never leave the battery in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as under direct sunlight or in a car parked... in the sun. While the battery is shorter 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 in use or being discharged, the...
Page 47 This is normal and is not cause for concern. Keep the battery away from all sources of decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. Notes on batteries Never leave the battery in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as under direct sunlight or in a car parked... in the sun. While the battery is shorter 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 in use or being discharged, the...
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... reaching the end of its life and should 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 normal for a long time.... Page 48 To determine the remaining battery charge, see Locating battery information. When is installed. When the ...
... reaching the end of its life and should 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 normal for a long time.... Page 48 To determine the remaining battery charge, see Locating battery information. When is installed. When the ...
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Conserving Battery Power You may significantly extend your computing time, depending on how you use the power saving modes and power schemes to conserve battery power. Conserving battery power may use your computer. Page 49
Conserving Battery Power You may significantly extend your computing time, depending on how you use the power saving modes and power schemes to conserve battery power. Conserving battery power may use your computer. Page 49
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...taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. 2. To activate Standby mode 1. If the computer does not activate Hibernate mode, see To use VAIO Power Management for more information. Use the Standby and Hibernate power saving modes to normal mode. Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of the... you to turn off specific devices to conserve power, your data frequently to avoid data loss. Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 8 percent, regardless of power. Press any key to return to override a profile setting or initiate an immediate action. ...
...taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. 2. To activate Standby mode 1. If the computer does not activate Hibernate mode, see To use VAIO Power Management for more information. Use the Standby and Hibernate power saving modes to normal mode. Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of the... you to turn off specific devices to conserve power, your data frequently to avoid data loss. Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 8 percent, regardless of power. Press any key to return to override a profile setting or initiate an immediate action. ...
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... in the Power schemes box. To create a power scheme 1. The power scheme you want the computer to activate: a low or a critical battery alarm. 4. See Using power saving modes for your power properties 1. Select the Alarms tab, and then select the type of alarm you want ...power. Click Start on how Standby and Hibernate modes affect power consumption. Each power scheme is set to 10 percent, and the Critical battery alarm is preset to utilize your power supply efficiently, according to your settings from the drop-down menu in the Settings for more information...
... in the Power schemes box. To create a power scheme 1. The power scheme you want the computer to activate: a low or a critical battery alarm. 4. See Using power saving modes for your power properties 1. Select the Alarms tab, and then select the type of alarm you want ...power. Click Start on how Standby and Hibernate modes affect power consumption. Each power scheme is set to 10 percent, and the Critical battery alarm is preset to utilize your power supply efficiently, according to your settings from the drop-down menu in the Settings for more information...
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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. 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 Also, see To activate Hibernate mode for information on how you are using battery power? 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. 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 Also, see To activate Hibernate mode for information on how you are using battery power? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode.
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... the optical drive1 name. Open My Computer window by pressing the Windows key and the E key simultaneously. 3. CD Driv e 2. The CD Drive window appears with Sony Software. Right-click the file(s) or folder(s), point to a CD-RW or CD-R 1. Copying files to a CD-RW or CD-R Before you write data to... / DVDs with the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy listed under Files Ready to Be Written to power your computer or make sure your battery is installed on the CD Writing Wizard. For more information.
... the optical drive1 name. Open My Computer window by pressing the Windows key and the E key simultaneously. 3. CD Driv e 2. The CD Drive window appears with Sony Software. Right-click the file(s) or folder(s), point to a CD-RW or CD-R 1. Copying files to a CD-RW or CD-R Before you write data to... / DVDs with the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy listed under Files Ready to Be Written to power your computer or make sure your battery is installed on the CD Writing Wizard. For more information.
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Disable the screen saver and the virus checker. 3. Change the power schemes to Max Battery if it is inserted into the optical drive. 7. Select a program, such as InterVideo WinDVD®, by following these steps: 1. Reduce the volume before playing a DVD. ...
Disable the screen saver and the virus checker. 3. Change the power schemes to Max Battery if it is inserted into the optical drive. 7. Select a program, such as InterVideo WinDVD®, by following these steps: 1. Reduce the volume before playing a DVD. ...