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... easily accessible. If you do not intend to use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer. To use your computer for supplying power to the AC adapter (3) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the DC In plug varies...
... easily accessible. If you do not intend to use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer. To use your computer for supplying power to the AC adapter (3) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the DC In plug varies...
User Guide
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... battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off. Charge indicator status Lit in orange Blinks along with the green power indicator Blinks along with the AC adapter. When the battery pack charges close to a power source with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your desired maximum charge level...
... battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off. Charge indicator status Lit in orange Blinks along with the green power indicator Blinks along with the AC adapter. When the battery pack charges close to a power source with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your desired maximum charge level...
User Guide
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... out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you are in your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is impossible. To avoid loss of data, you should save... time. Going back to the previous work state is directly connected to charge while you will lose all unsaved data. The battery pack continues to AC power. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data when using the computer.
... out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you are in your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is impossible. To avoid loss of data, you should save... time. Going back to the previous work state is directly connected to charge while you will lose all unsaved data. The battery pack continues to AC power. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data when using the computer.
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To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward, put your computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 29 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward, put your computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 29 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
User Guide
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Do not use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc ❑ Only use circular discs. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc.
Do not use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc ❑ Only use circular discs. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc.
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... the software, see the help file included with your DVD burning software. Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Close all running software applications. 3 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the... desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired DVD burning software to copy files to the disc. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 4 If nothing appears ...
... the software, see the help file included with your DVD burning software. Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Close all running software applications. 3 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the... desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired DVD burning software to copy files to the disc. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 4 If nothing appears ...
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... Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only. To play the disc. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Close all running software applications. 3 Insert a recordable Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop... use the software, see the help file included with your Blu-ray Disc burning software. For instructions on how to the disc. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media !
... Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only. To play the disc. To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Close all running software applications. 3 Insert a recordable Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop... use the software, see the help file included with your Blu-ray Disc burning software. For instructions on how to the disc. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media !
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When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. In addition to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer ... is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management setting you select. !
When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. In addition to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer ... is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management setting you select. !
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...on your computer. ! To change the Sleep mode settings. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 106). If the computer is not used for more than four seconds, your computer... to return to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on ... will be lost if you can use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer will turn off automatically. To modify this, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack.
...on your computer. ! To change the Sleep mode settings. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 106). If the computer is not used for more than four seconds, your computer... to return to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on ... will be lost if you can use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer will turn off automatically. To modify this, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack.
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.... The computer returns to Normal mode Press the power button. n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to its normal state. ! See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 106). If you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. This power resuming preference will turn off automatically. ✍ It...
.... The computer returns to Normal mode Press the power button. n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to its normal state. ! See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 106). If you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. This power resuming preference will turn off automatically. ✍ It...
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... and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from the computer. n 115 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you remove any telecommunication...
... and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from the computer. n 115 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you remove any telecommunication...
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... the cord, pull it out by holding the plug. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer or genuine Sony products. n 123 N Precautions Using the Power Source ❑ See the online specifications to check the power operation of time. ❑...
... the cord, pull it out by holding the plug. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer or genuine Sony products. n 123 N Precautions Using the Power Source ❑ See the online specifications to check the power operation of time. ❑...
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... pressure may damage the screen or cause it to radio or TV reception. If any problems occur, unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 125 N Precautions ❑ Your computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause interference to malfunction. In this occurs,... computer. Otherwise, problems may condense inside the computer. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 178). ❑ Make sure you disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before turning on the LCD screen or its edges when opening the LCD ...
... pressure may damage the screen or cause it to radio or TV reception. If any problems occur, unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 125 N Precautions ❑ Your computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause interference to malfunction. In this occurs,... computer. Otherwise, problems may condense inside the computer. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 178). ❑ Make sure you disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before turning on the LCD screen or its edges when opening the LCD ...
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... way other than as described in this user guide or as designated by Sony in writing. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are not using your VAIO computer. ❑ The disassembly, alteration of time, remove the battery pack... from : ❑ The use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your computer for customers...
... way other than as described in this user guide or as designated by Sony in writing. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are not using your VAIO computer. ❑ The disassembly, alteration of time, remove the battery pack... from : ❑ The use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your computer for customers...
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.... n 130 N Precautions ❑ If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time, the remaining battery life may be replaced. Connect the AC adapter to your computer and recharge the battery pack before using the computer again. ❑ You do not need to discharge the battery pack before recharging...
.... n 130 N Precautions ❑ If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time, the remaining battery life may be replaced. Connect the AC adapter to your computer and recharge the battery pack before using the computer again. ❑ You do not need to discharge the battery pack before recharging...
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... one hour. ❑ Remove any . ❑ If your VAIO computer. For your safety, use the computer for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to turn on and the ...installed properly and charged. ❑ Disconnect all connected USB devices, if any extra memory modules you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. See the manual that came with your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that you are adjusted correctly....
... one hour. ❑ Remove any . ❑ If your VAIO computer. For your safety, use the computer for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to turn on and the ...installed properly and charged. ❑ Disconnect all connected USB devices, if any extra memory modules you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. See the manual that came with your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that you are adjusted correctly....
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... occurred. ❑ Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to five minutes. Wait three to the Shut down button ! Unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for more than four seconds to close the application window. An application error may cause loss of unsaved data. What should... button, and Shut Down to turn off , press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow and Shut Down. Turning off . ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. If the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the...
... occurred. ❑ Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to five minutes. Wait three to the Shut down button ! Unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for more than four seconds to close the application window. An application error may cause loss of unsaved data. What should... button, and Shut Down to turn off , press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow and Shut Down. Turning off . ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. If the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the...
User Guide
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When your computer is directly connected to the AC adapter, it may be replaced. When is installed. When should be reaching the end of its life and should I replace the battery pack? n 144 N Troubleshooting Battery ... pack for a long period of time. If the battery pack quickly runs out of power after fully charged, it uses AC power, even if the battery pack is my computer using AC power? See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25). When should I find the battery charging status? To check the battery charge...
When your computer is directly connected to the AC adapter, it may be replaced. When is installed. When should be reaching the end of its life and should I replace the battery pack? n 144 N Troubleshooting Battery ... pack for a long period of time. If the battery pack quickly runs out of power after fully charged, it uses AC power, even if the battery pack is my computer using AC power? See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25). When should I find the battery charging status? To check the battery charge...