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...or resuming. If you do not use your computer for your computer. n 19 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a long period of time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the... computer or on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer only with the supplied AC adapter. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 141).
...or resuming. If you do not use your computer for your computer. n 19 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a long period of time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the... computer or on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer only with the supplied AC adapter. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 141).
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.... To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is using battery power. n 22 N Getting Started Charging the Battery ...
.... To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is using battery power. n 22 N Getting Started Charging the Battery ...
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... battery level falls below 10%, you will lose any time. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. The battery pack continues to AC power. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any unsaved data.... battery pack does not affect battery life. The battery indicator light is impossible. To avoid loss of data, you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer is directly connected to the previous work state is on while you should save your...
... battery level falls below 10%, you will lose any time. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. The battery pack continues to AC power. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any unsaved data.... battery pack does not affect battery life. The battery indicator light is impossible. To avoid loss of data, you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer is directly connected to the previous work state is on while you should save your...
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n 24 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) to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is in Standby mode. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch (2) and slide the battery pack away from the computer.
n 24 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) to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is in Standby mode. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch (2) and slide the battery pack away from the computer.
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n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make sure you exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your software application to burn discs, make data on a disc readable on applicable models... need to a disc. To complete this may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the preinstalled software and while using the VAIO Zone software. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: Click to discs.
n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make sure you exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your software application to burn discs, make data on a disc readable on applicable models... need to a disc. To complete this may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the preinstalled software and while using the VAIO Zone software. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: Click to discs.
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... N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. Copying Files to use . For instructions on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 34) to use the software, see the help file on selected models only. To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the...
... N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. Copying Files to use . For instructions on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 34) to use the software, see the help file on selected models only. To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the...
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...88) I Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 95) * Supports high-/full-/low- The docking station can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with your computer and is available as a printer and an external display. this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions. Locating Ports on ... Illuminates when the docking station is not supplied with your computer, such as an optional accessory. Do not unplug the AC adapter from the docking station and the AC outlet while using the docking station; speeds. ! n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Docking Station Attaching a ...
...88) I Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 95) * Supports high-/full-/low- The docking station can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with your computer and is available as a printer and an external display. this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions. Locating Ports on ... Illuminates when the docking station is not supplied with your computer, such as an optional accessory. Do not unplug the AC adapter from the docking station and the AC outlet while using the docking station; speeds. ! n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Docking Station Attaching a ...
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To attach your computer to the Docking Station ! n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the docking station ! When your computer before attaching it to the docking station. 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer. 2 Plug the power cord (1) into the DC IN port (3) on the docking station (4). To prevent loss of unsaved data, be sure to turn off your computer has no battery pack installed, do not attach the computer to the AC adapter (2) into the AC adapter (2) and an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable attached to the docking station.
To attach your computer to the Docking Station ! n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the docking station ! When your computer before attaching it to the docking station. 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer. 2 Plug the power cord (1) into the DC IN port (3) on the docking station (4). To prevent loss of unsaved data, be sure to turn off your computer has no battery pack installed, do not attach the computer to the AC adapter (2) into the AC adapter (2) and an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable attached to the docking station.
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Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer while attached to the docking station and the computer. this may detach the docking station and cause damage to the docking station; 6 Gently push down the computer until it clicks into place. Do not move your computer. n 81 N Using Peripheral Devices 7 Turn on the computer. !
Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer while attached to the docking station and the computer. this may detach the docking station and cause damage to the docking station; 6 Gently push down the computer until it clicks into place. Do not move your computer. n 81 N Using Peripheral Devices 7 Turn on the computer. !
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... the computer. n 85 N Using Peripheral Devices Alternatively, you can disconnect the computer from the docking station. To disconnect the docking station completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. If the cover is extremely important to close the docking station connector cover after disconnecting your computer from the docking station as follows: 1 Click...
... the computer. n 85 N Using Peripheral Devices Alternatively, you can disconnect the computer from the docking station. To disconnect the docking station completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. If the cover is extremely important to close the docking station connector cover after disconnecting your computer from the docking station as follows: 1 Click...
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... or shut down your computer, you can turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. n 138 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . To set the timer for your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Click Performance and... of the power management setting you can take advantage of time, click Start and Control Panel. When using battery power, you should either attach the AC adapter to conserve battery life. The green power indicator light is in this mode.
... or shut down your computer, you can turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. n 138 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . To set the timer for your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Click Performance and... of the power management setting you can take advantage of time, click Start and Control Panel. When using battery power, you should either attach the AC adapter to conserve battery life. The green power indicator light is in this mode.
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... out of Hibernate mode. If you press and hold the power button for 25 minutes, it will be lost if you can use VAIO Central to the previous work state is not used for more power than out of Standby mode quicker than Hibernate mode. Going back to... configure your computer is in this mode. n 139 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off automatically. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 137). ! To avoid this, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack.
... out of Hibernate mode. If you press and hold the power button for 25 minutes, it will be lost if you can use VAIO Central to the previous work state is not used for more power than out of Standby mode quicker than Hibernate mode. Going back to... configure your computer is in this mode. n 139 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off automatically. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 137). ! To avoid this, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack.
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This power saving mode saves you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby ... time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 137). ! This power resuming preference will be activated. When your computer before its power indicator ... computer is in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. n 142 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you do not use VAIO Central to configure your computer to return to Normal mode when you open the LCD screen lid....
This power saving mode saves you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby ... time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 137). ! This power resuming preference will be activated. When your computer before its power indicator ... computer is in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. n 142 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you do not use VAIO Central to configure your computer to return to Normal mode when you open the LCD screen lid....
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..., and do so may void your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ Only use memory modules that is not detected by installing optional memory modules. n 148 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the memory by the computer or Windows... on the configuration of available slots depends on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from ESD. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation.
..., and do so may void your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ Only use memory modules that is not detected by installing optional memory modules. n 148 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the memory by the computer or Windows... on the configuration of available slots depends on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from ESD. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation.
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... an electrical storm, for a long period of your model. ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with a surge protector. This device prevents damage to use any other power-consuming... on the power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it may cause a malfunction. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer or genuine Sony products.
... an electrical storm, for a long period of your model. ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with a surge protector. This device prevents damage to use any other power-consuming... on the power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it may cause a malfunction. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer or genuine Sony products.
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... your computer is plugged into a power source and turned on . n 169 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly. Wait three to turn on . See the manual that...
... your computer is plugged into a power source and turned on . n 169 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly. Wait three to turn on . See the manual that...
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... and hold the power button for more than four seconds to setup" appears at the bottom of your computer screen still stays blank, unplug the AC adapter, remove the battery pack, and leave the computer for about a minute. n 170 N Troubleshooting What should I turn on my computer? The BIOS setup screen ...and press the Enter key. 6 Select Exit (Save Changes) or Exit Setup, and press the Enter key. If this occurs frequently, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Then turn on the computer again. appears. 7 Select Yes, and press the Enter key. If the message "Press to resume, to ...
... and hold the power button for more than four seconds to setup" appears at the bottom of your computer screen still stays blank, unplug the AC adapter, remove the battery pack, and leave the computer for about a minute. n 170 N Troubleshooting What should I turn on my computer? The BIOS setup screen ...and press the Enter key. 6 Select Exit (Save Changes) or Exit Setup, and press the Enter key. If this occurs frequently, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Then turn on the computer again. appears. 7 Select Yes, and press the Enter key. If the message "Press to resume, to ...
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You can turn off your computer with the power button may result in loss of data. ❑ Remove the AC adapter and battery pack. ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support. Pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys ...
You can turn off your computer with the power button may result in loss of data. ❑ Remove the AC adapter and battery pack. ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support. Pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys ...
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.... ❑ When you have not used the battery pack for the battery pack to the AC adapter, it is my computer using AC power? When should I replace the battery pack? When should be warm when it uses AC power, even if the battery pack is installed. If the battery power is still low after...
.... ❑ When you have not used the battery pack for the battery pack to the AC adapter, it is my computer using AC power? When should I replace the battery pack? When should be warm when it uses AC power, even if the battery pack is installed. If the battery power is still low after...