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... switch1 3 Volume buttons 12 Bluetooth® indicator1 4 Brightness button 13 Wireless indicator1 5 Magnify screen button 14 Power indicator 6 S1 button 15 Battery indicator 7 Keyboard 16 Hard disk drive indicator 8 Touch pad 17 Optical drive indicator 9 Memory Stick® media slot2 1 Wireles s LA ... P RO high s peed and high c apac ity c apabilities . Front Page 8 Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of the Sony® VAIO® computer. Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick ...
... switch1 3 Volume buttons 12 Bluetooth® indicator1 4 Brightness button 13 Wireless indicator1 5 Magnify screen button 14 Power indicator 6 S1 button 15 Battery indicator 7 Keyboard 16 Hard disk drive indicator 8 Touch pad 17 Optical drive indicator 9 Memory Stick® media slot2 1 Wireles s LA ... P RO high s peed and high c apac ity c apabilities . Front Page 8 Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of the Sony® VAIO® computer. Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick ...
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The drive eject button located next to eject the optical drive tray. Bottom 1 Port replicator connector 4 RELEASE switch 2 Air vents 5 Battery bay 3 LOCK/UNLOCK switch 6 CONNECT button1 1 O n s elec ted models with Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Page 11 1 Drive eject button 4 Manual eject hole 2 Optical drive 5 Modem jack 3 Drive eject button You can use either drive eject button to the optical drive functions only with wireles s mous e func tionality.
The drive eject button located next to eject the optical drive tray. Bottom 1 Port replicator connector 4 RELEASE switch 2 Air vents 5 Battery bay 3 LOCK/UNLOCK switch 6 CONNECT button1 1 O n s elec ted models with Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Page 11 1 Drive eject button 4 Manual eject hole 2 Optical drive 5 Modem jack 3 Drive eject button You can use either drive eject button to the optical drive functions only with wireles s mous e func tionality.
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... scroll the display. Letters appear in Hibernate mode or off. The Scroll Lock key functions differently depending on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is running . 1 O n s elec ted models only. Wireless LAN* Turns on when the wireless LAN function is running out of power, double-... the indicator is off, the Memory Stick media is not being used. Scroll Lock Press this key to type letters in uppercase. Page 14 Battery Turns on when the computer is using and does not work with all programs. Bluetooth®1 Turns on when the wireless switch is set to...
... scroll the display. Letters appear in Hibernate mode or off. The Scroll Lock key functions differently depending on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is running . 1 O n s elec ted models only. Wireless LAN* Turns on when the wireless LAN function is running out of power, double-... the indicator is off, the Memory Stick media is not being used. Scroll Lock Press this key to type letters in uppercase. Page 14 Battery Turns on when the computer is using and does not work with all programs. Bluetooth®1 Turns on when the wireless switch is set to...
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Inserting batteries into the wireless mouse as shown. When your wireless mouse does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. Page 28 To set up the wireless mouse Insert two AA batteries (supplied with the mouse) into the wireless m ouse If your wireless mouse is not being used for extended periods of time, remove the batteries to be replaced.
Inserting batteries into the wireless mouse as shown. When your wireless mouse does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. Page 28 To set up the wireless mouse Insert two AA batteries (supplied with the mouse) into the wireless m ouse If your wireless mouse is not being used for extended periods of time, remove the batteries to be replaced.
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... the m ouse 6. When attempting to enable tracking. Immediately, press the CONNECT button on an appropriate surface to connect the wireless mouse, confirm that the AA batteries (supplied) are properly inserted into the mouse before your computer. 4. Make sure to press the CONNECT button on the wireless mouse within 12 inches of...
... the m ouse 6. When attempting to enable tracking. Immediately, press the CONNECT button on an appropriate surface to connect the wireless mouse, confirm that the AA batteries (supplied) are properly inserted into the mouse before your computer. 4. Make sure to press the CONNECT button on the wireless mouse within 12 inches of...
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... unobstructed communication with the system unit for proper operation. Do not exceed a maximum distance of 2 feet between your VAIO® computer and your wireless mouse. Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed. Press the Connect buttons located underneath the right side of the computer and on the...
... unobstructed communication with the system unit for proper operation. Do not exceed a maximum distance of 2 feet between your VAIO® computer and your wireless mouse. Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed. Press the Connect buttons located underneath the right side of the computer and on the...
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Page 37 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.
Page 37 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.
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Page 38 The computer automatically charges the installed battery while it uses AC power. To charge the battery and begin using the computer immediately, insert the battery into the computer and use the supplied AC adapter as a power source. Using AC Power The supplied battery is not charged when you receive your computer.
Page 38 The computer automatically charges the installed battery while it uses AC power. To charge the battery and begin using the computer immediately, insert the battery into the computer and use the supplied AC adapter as a power source. Using AC Power The supplied battery is not charged when you receive your computer.
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... computer, depending on the model you can purchase a second rechargeable battery to extend the life of purchase. Only genuine Sony batteries may come equipped with one battery bay and one multipurpose bay that comes with two bays, you purchased, may be used. Page 41 If your computer comes with your computer's CPU ...
... computer, depending on the model you can purchase a second rechargeable battery to extend the life of purchase. Only genuine Sony batteries may come equipped with one battery bay and one multipurpose bay that comes with two bays, you purchased, may be used. Page 41 If your computer comes with your computer's CPU ...
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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. Page 42 To charge it .
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. Page 42 To charge it .
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... cover. Opening the Battery Bay 3. Securing the Battery 6. Page 43 Inserting a battery To insert a battery 1. With the battery securely inserted into the battery bay cover. Slide the battery (with a port replicator attached could cause a temporary loss of power. Lower the battery into the grooves on the battery bay cover with the grooves inside the battery bay. 5. Inserting a Battery 4. Slide the LOCK...
... cover. Opening the Battery Bay 3. Securing the Battery 6. Page 43 Inserting a battery To insert a battery 1. With the battery securely inserted into the battery bay cover. Slide the battery (with a port replicator attached could cause a temporary loss of power. Lower the battery into the grooves on the battery bay cover with the grooves inside the battery bay. 5. Inserting a Battery 4. Slide the LOCK...
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Some programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from automatically entering Hibernate. See Using power saving modes for more information. Page 44 If you are using battery power, save your data frequently to avoid data loss and manually activate a power saving mode.
Some programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from automatically entering Hibernate. See Using power saving modes for more information. Page 44 If you are using battery power, save your data frequently to avoid data loss and manually activate a power saving mode.
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Turn the computer over so the bottom panel is on either side of the battery bay cover from the grooves in the direction of time, remove the battery from the battery bay cover. Page 45 Holding the battery bay cover steady, gently pry the tabs located on , connect the AC adapter ... mode before you are not using the computer for an extended period of the arrow to avoid damaging the battery. Rem ov ing the Battery 4. To remove a battery 1. Removing a battery If you remove the battery. If the computer is facing up. 3. Make sure the computer is turned off. 2. Slide the LOCK...
Turn the computer over so the bottom panel is on either side of the battery bay cover from the grooves in the direction of time, remove the battery from the battery bay cover. Page 45 Holding the battery bay cover steady, gently pry the tabs located on , connect the AC adapter ... mode before you are not using the computer for an extended period of the arrow to avoid damaging the battery. Rem ov ing the Battery 4. To remove a battery 1. Removing a battery If you remove the battery. If the computer is facing up. 3. Make sure the computer is turned off. 2. Slide the LOCK...
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... Options Properties window appears. 3. Power icon Power status Computer is using AC power. Computer is using AC power and charging the battery. Battery is inserted in the Options box. Page 46 Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. Click Start on the taskbar 1.... Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. Battery is fully charged. Battery is discharging. Select the Power Meter tab. See the power icon descriptions below for instructions on the taskbar in the ...
... Options Properties window appears. 3. Power icon Power status Computer is using AC power. Computer is using AC power and charging the battery. Battery is inserted in the Options box. Page 46 Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. Click Start on the taskbar 1.... Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. Battery is fully charged. Battery is discharging. Select the Power Meter tab. See the power icon descriptions below for instructions on the taskbar in the ...
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...°C to 30°C). However, the battery will need to charge the battery if battery power drops below 10 percent or you charge the battery and find that battery power is completely or partially discharged. Charge the battery at any time, whether you insert begins ...battery is fully charged. The second battery you wait until the battery is still low, the battery may need to replace it. If you have not used the battery for a long time. Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life. The battery indicator stops blinking when the battery...
...°C to 30°C). However, the battery will need to charge the battery if battery power drops below 10 percent or you charge the battery and find that battery power is completely or partially discharged. Charge the battery at any time, whether you insert begins ...battery is fully charged. The second battery you wait until the battery is still low, the battery may need to replace it. If you have not used the battery for a long time. Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life. The battery indicator stops blinking when the battery...
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... for concern. Keep the battery away from heat sources. 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. Only genuine Sony batteries may be used. Page 48
... for concern. Keep the battery away from heat sources. 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. Only genuine Sony batteries may be used. Page 48
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Conserving battery power may use your computing time, depending on how you use the power saving modes and power schemes to conserve battery power. Page 49 Conserving Battery Power You may significantly extend your computer.
Conserving battery power may use your computing time, depending on how you use the power saving modes and power schemes to conserve battery power. Page 49 Conserving Battery Power You may significantly extend your computer.
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.... Press the power button to return to override a power profile setting and initiate immediate action. Standby - Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent, regardless of power. To activate Standby mode 1. Do not move the computer until the power indicator turns off specific devices to...
.... Press the power button to return to override a power profile setting and initiate immediate action. Standby - Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent, regardless of power. To activate Standby mode 1. Do not move the computer until the power indicator turns off specific devices to...
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Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. By default, the Low battery alarm is set to 10 percent, and the Critical battery alarm is set your battery alarm You can select the type of alarm you want the computer to respond to 5 percent. 5. To further customize your computer settings ...click Control Panel. 2. Select the Alarms tab, and then select the type of alarm you want the computer to activate and how you when the battery power reaches a certain level. 1. In this window, you can change your alarm settings, click Alarm Action. Click OK. Page 52 The Power ...
Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. By default, the Low battery alarm is set to 10 percent, and the Critical battery alarm is set your battery alarm You can select the type of alarm you want the computer to respond to 5 percent. 5. To further customize your computer settings ...click Control Panel. 2. Select the Alarms tab, and then select the type of alarm you want the computer to activate and how you when the battery power reaches a certain level. 1. In this window, you can change your alarm settings, click Alarm Action. Click OK. Page 52 The Power ...
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... fully charged. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. Locating battery information Displaying the battery status provides useful information, such as remaining battery life. Double-click the Power icon. Battery is charging. Battery is discharging. If the Power icon is not displayed on the Taskbar Notification ...area, see To display the Power icon on the number of batteries your c omputer, depending on the taskbar. Select the Advanced tab, and then select Always show icon on the taskbar 1....
... fully charged. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. Locating battery information Displaying the battery status provides useful information, such as remaining battery life. Double-click the Power icon. Battery is charging. Battery is discharging. If the Power icon is not displayed on the Taskbar Notification ...area, see To display the Power icon on the number of batteries your c omputer, depending on the taskbar. Select the Advanced tab, and then select Always show icon on the taskbar 1....