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Front Page 8 Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of the Sony® VAIO® computer. Front 1 Computer screen (LCD) 7 Hard disk drive indicator 2 Power button 8 Optical drive indicator 3 Keyboard 9 Memory Stick® media indicator 4 Left and right buttons 10 Wireless LAN indicator1 5 Power indicator 11 Wireless switch 6 Battery indicator 1 Wireles s LA N c apabilities are available on your purchase of -the-art personal computing. Locating Controls and Ports Congratulations on s elec ted models only.
Front Page 8 Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of the Sony® VAIO® computer. Front 1 Computer screen (LCD) 7 Hard disk drive indicator 2 Power button 8 Optical drive indicator 3 Keyboard 9 Memory Stick® media indicator 4 Left and right buttons 10 Wireless LAN indicator1 5 Power indicator 11 Wireless switch 6 Battery indicator 1 Wireles s LA N c apabilities are available on your purchase of -the-art personal computing. Locating Controls and Ports Congratulations on s elec ted models only.
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1 i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port 3 Air Vent 2 USB 2.0 ports 4 DC IN port Gently pull the protective tab away from the computer to find the i.LINK S400 and USB 2.0 ports. Back 1 Battery connector Bottom 1 Reset button 3 Port replicator connector Page 11
1 i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port 3 Air Vent 2 USB 2.0 ports 4 DC IN port Gently pull the protective tab away from the computer to find the i.LINK S400 and USB 2.0 ports. Back 1 Battery connector Bottom 1 Reset button 3 Port replicator connector Page 11
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... to the hard disk. Pressing the Caps Lock key a second time turns off . It may function differently depending on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is running . 1 O n s elec ted models only. Battery Turns on only while the numeric keypad is running out of power, double-blinks when the... battery is charging. The Num Lock indicator is on when the computer is using and does not work with all programs. Normal scrolling resumes when the ...
... to the hard disk. Pressing the Caps Lock key a second time turns off . It may function differently depending on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is running . 1 O n s elec ted models only. Battery Turns on only while the numeric keypad is running out of power, double-blinks when the... battery is charging. The Num Lock indicator is on when the computer is using and does not work with all programs. Normal scrolling resumes when the ...
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Page 21 It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source. 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.
Page 21 It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source. 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.
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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. Page 22 Using AC Power The supplied battery is not charged when you receive your computer.
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. Page 22 Using AC Power The supplied battery is not charged when you receive your computer.
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... your computer comes with a genuine Sony battery. When operating your computer on the model you can purchase a second rechargeable battery to extend the life of purchase. Some VAIO personal computers may function only with two bays, you purchased, may come equipped with one battery bay and one multipurpose bay that comes with your computer is...
... your computer comes with a genuine Sony battery. When operating your computer on the model you can purchase a second rechargeable battery to extend the life of purchase. Some VAIO personal computers may function only with two bays, you purchased, may come equipped with one battery bay and one multipurpose bay that comes with your computer is...
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When operating your computer on or off. To charge it . This computer is not charged when you unpack it for future use, install the battery, and then connect the AC adapter to power your computer's CPU speed is on battery power, your computer. The battery charges from AC power regardless if the computer is reduced. Page 26 Installing the Battery The supplied battery is designed to operate only with a genuine Sony battery. For information on how to extend the life of the battery, see Conserving Battery Power.
When operating your computer on or off. To charge it . This computer is not charged when you unpack it for future use, install the battery, and then connect the AC adapter to power your computer's CPU speed is on battery power, your computer. The battery charges from AC power regardless if the computer is reduced. Page 26 Installing the Battery The supplied battery is designed to operate only with a genuine Sony battery. For information on how to extend the life of the battery, see Conserving Battery Power.
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...loss of power. See To connect the AC adapter. See Using power saving modes for more information. Inserting the Battery 3. Slide the UNLOCK/LOCK latch into place. 4. Slide the battery into the computer until it clicks into the LOCK position. If a port replicator is attached to avoid data ... from automatically entering Hibernate mode. Turn the computer over, and slide the UNLOCK/LOCK latch on the back of the battery to the computer. Locking the Battery 5. Page 27 Lifting and turning the computer with the tabs on the bottom of the computer. Connect the AC adapter...
...loss of power. See To connect the AC adapter. See Using power saving modes for more information. Inserting the Battery 3. Slide the UNLOCK/LOCK latch into place. 4. Slide the battery into the computer until it clicks into the LOCK position. If a port replicator is attached to avoid data ... from automatically entering Hibernate mode. Turn the computer over, and slide the UNLOCK/LOCK latch on the back of the battery to the computer. Locking the Battery 5. Page 27 Lifting and turning the computer with the tabs on the bottom of the computer. Connect the AC adapter...
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Turn the computer over, and slide the UNLOCK/LOCK latch on the bottom of time, remove the battery from the computer. To remove a battery 1. Make sure the computer is turned off. 2. Rem ov ing a Battery Page 28 Removing a battery If you pull the battery away from the computer to the UNLOCK position. 3. Slide and hold the RELEASE latch while you are not using the computer for an extended period of the battery to avoid damaging the battery.
Turn the computer over, and slide the UNLOCK/LOCK latch on the bottom of time, remove the battery from the computer. To remove a battery 1. Make sure the computer is turned off. 2. Rem ov ing a Battery Page 28 Removing a battery If you pull the battery away from the computer to the UNLOCK position. 3. Slide and hold the RELEASE latch while you are not using the computer for an extended period of the battery to avoid damaging the battery.
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... reaching the end of its life, and you insert begins charging when the first battery is running out of purchase. To charge a battery You can charge the battery when the computer is using AC power. Lower temperatures require more time to the ... charge the battery and find that battery power is off . Insert the battery into the battery bay. 2. Single blink The battery is 85 percent charged. Battery indicator status Description On The computer is fully charged. Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life. Charging a battery You will charge...
... reaching the end of its life, and you insert begins charging when the first battery is running out of purchase. To charge a battery You can charge the battery when the computer is using AC power. Lower temperatures require more time to the ... charge the battery and find that battery power is off . Insert the battery into the battery bay. 2. Single blink The battery is 85 percent charged. Battery indicator status Description On The computer is fully charged. Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life. Charging a battery You will charge...
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... 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. Some VAIO personal computers may function only with a genuine Sony battery.
... 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. Some VAIO personal computers may function only with a genuine Sony battery.
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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 31
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 31
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.... Power consumption is off . Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of the setting you to turn off . 2. Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent, regardless of power. Use the Standby and Hibernate power saving modes to normal mode. To activate Hibernate mode 1. See Why doesn...
.... Power consumption is off . Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of the setting you to turn off . 2. Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent, regardless of power. Use the Standby and Hibernate power saving modes to normal mode. To activate Hibernate mode 1. See Why doesn...
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... reaches a certain level. 1. In this window, you want the computer to activate: a low or a critical battery alarm. 4. Management tab. The Help for VAIO Power Management file appears. Select the Alarms tab, and then select the type of alarm you want the computer to ... how you can change your alarm settings, click Alarm Action. Click OK. Alternately, click Start, select All Programs, then select VAIO Power Management, and click VAIO Power Management Help. The Power Options Properties window appears. 3. Page 34 To further customize your computer settings to activate the alarm....
... reaches a certain level. 1. In this window, you want the computer to activate: a low or a critical battery alarm. 4. Management tab. The Help for VAIO Power Management file appears. Select the Alarms tab, and then select the type of alarm you want the computer to ... how you can change your alarm settings, click Alarm Action. Click OK. Alternately, click Start, select All Programs, then select VAIO Power Management, and click VAIO Power Management Help. The Power Options Properties window appears. 3. Page 34 To further customize your computer settings to activate the alarm....
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...ower M eter window may appear s lightly different on your c omputer s upports . To view the Power Meter window 1. No battery is fully charged. Click Start on the number of batteries your c omputer, depending on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. The Power Options Properties window appears. 3. ...Double-click the Power icon. Battery is inserted in the Options box. Page 35 The Power Meter window appears. If the Power icon is using AC power. The...
...ower M eter window may appear s lightly different on your c omputer s upports . To view the Power Meter window 1. No battery is fully charged. Click Start on the number of batteries your c omputer, depending on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. The Power Options Properties window appears. 3. ...Double-click the Power icon. Battery is inserted in the Options box. Page 35 The Power Meter window appears. If the Power icon is using AC power. The...
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... CD-R 1. The CD Writing Wizard appears. 7. Copying files to a CD-RW or CD-R You can copy files to CD-R or CD-RW discs if your VAIO® computer is at least 50 percent charged. If the CD Drive window appears, click Take no action and click OK. In the Folders panel... memory-resident disc utilities to avoid data loss. Disable the FindFast program if it is installed on the pop-up message appears, stating your battery is equipped with the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy listed under Files Ready to Be Written to see Inserting and Ejecting CDs or...
... CD-R 1. The CD Writing Wizard appears. 7. Copying files to a CD-RW or CD-R You can copy files to CD-R or CD-RW discs if your VAIO® computer is at least 50 percent charged. If the CD Drive window appears, click Take no action and click OK. In the Folders panel... memory-resident disc utilities to avoid data loss. Disable the FindFast program if it is installed on the pop-up message appears, stating your battery is equipped with the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy listed under Files Ready to Be Written to see Inserting and Ejecting CDs or...
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... a Hardware device window appears. 4. The PC Card pops out. 7. The eject button pops out. 6. Push the eject button a second time. Click to conserve battery power. Push the eject button a second time. Push the eject button once. The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box 2. Push the eject button (for location information...Ports."). PC Cards draw power from the computer when they are inserted into the PC Card slot, whether or not you are not using a battery as a power source, remove the PC Card from the PC Card slot to select the PC Card in the Hardware devices window, if it...
... a Hardware device window appears. 4. The PC Card pops out. 7. The eject button pops out. 6. Push the eject button a second time. Click to conserve battery power. Push the eject button a second time. Push the eject button once. The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box 2. Push the eject button (for location information...Ports."). PC Cards draw power from the computer when they are inserted into the PC Card slot, whether or not you are not using a battery as a power source, remove the PC Card from the PC Card slot to select the PC Card in the Hardware devices window, if it...
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...data loss. 2. Connecting a port replicator while the computer is located on the port replicator. Pulling Out the Extendable Support Arm 4. The installed battery automatically charges while the computer and port replicator are powered by the AC adapter. Turn off the computer, and disconnect all attached devices. 3.... Connecting the Port Replicator When using the port replicator, always use the AC adapter to install the rechargeable battery, if it is completely visible. otherwise, the port replicator will be without power and will not function properly.
...data loss. 2. Connecting a port replicator while the computer is located on the port replicator. Pulling Out the Extendable Support Arm 4. The installed battery automatically charges while the computer and port replicator are powered by the AC adapter. Turn off the computer, and disconnect all attached devices. 3.... Connecting the Port Replicator When using the port replicator, always use the AC adapter to install the rechargeable battery, if it is completely visible. otherwise, the port replicator will be without power and will not function properly.
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... the computer from the port replicator. Disconnecting a Port Replicator Disconnecting a port replicator when the computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate) or the battery power is low, turn off . Push the release levers on or off the computer before you disconnect a port replicator. Releasing a Com puter from the port... disconnect a port replicator when the computer is on each side of the port replicator to prevent data loss, and disconnect the AC adapter. 2. When the battery is low may result in data loss or a computer malfunction.
... the computer from the port replicator. Disconnecting a Port Replicator Disconnecting a port replicator when the computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate) or the battery power is low, turn off . Push the release levers on or off the computer before you disconnect a port replicator. Releasing a Com puter from the port... disconnect a port replicator when the computer is on each side of the port replicator to prevent data loss, and disconnect the AC adapter. 2. When the battery is low may result in data loss or a computer malfunction.
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... the memory module by sliding it is installed. Removing and installing memory modules Make sure you read the safety information in the bay. See Removing a battery. 3. Avoid touching any part of arrow No. 2. Install the memory module by pulling out the tabs (see arrows No. 1), and pulling out the... loosen any metal object to cool down before you are ready to cool down . Turn off the computer and all cables, and remove the battery if it into the open the module package until you remove or install a memory module. The interior of the memory bay. To avoid damaging...
... the memory module by sliding it is installed. Removing and installing memory modules Make sure you read the safety information in the bay. See Removing a battery. 3. Avoid touching any part of arrow No. 2. Install the memory module by pulling out the tabs (see arrows No. 1), and pulling out the... loosen any metal object to cool down before you are ready to cool down . Turn off the computer and all cables, and remove the battery if it into the open the module package until you remove or install a memory module. The interior of the memory bay. To avoid damaging...