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...Power Source You can use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. To use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as...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. The shape of shutting down or resuming. See Using Hibernate Mode ...
...Power Source You can use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. To use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as...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. The shape of shutting down or resuming. See Using Hibernate Mode ...
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... of power. The battery pack is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. When the battery pack is charging. The battery pack is using AC power. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery pack charges). Battery indicator light... status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is running out of purchase. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer.
... of power. The battery pack is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. When the battery pack is charging. The battery pack is using AC power. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery pack charges). Battery indicator light... status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is running out of purchase. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer.
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... recharged any unsaved data. n 23 N Getting Started ✍ When the battery pack is impossible. The battery pack supplied with your computer is directly connected to AC power. The battery indicator light is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. If the battery level falls below 10%, you will... down your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. When battery life is on while you should either attach the AC adapter to the previous work state is running out of data when using the computer.
... recharged any unsaved data. n 23 N Getting Started ✍ When the battery pack is impossible. The battery pack supplied with your computer is directly connected to AC power. The battery indicator light is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. If the battery level falls below 10%, you will... down your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. When battery life is on while you should either attach the AC adapter to the previous work state is running out of data when using the computer.
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n 24 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! 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. 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.
n 24 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! 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. 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.
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... VAIO Zone software. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: Click to DVD) Other software programs may cause your software application to burn discs, make sure you eject it. This will affect the use of the disc irreparably. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter ... using your computer to malfunction. ❑ When using the CD burning software. ❑ Never affix an adhesive label to discs. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make data on a disc readable on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other...
... VAIO Zone software. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: Click to DVD) Other software programs may cause your software application to burn discs, make sure you eject it. This will affect the use of the disc irreparably. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter ... using your computer to malfunction. ❑ When using the CD burning software. ❑ Never affix an adhesive label to discs. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make data on a disc readable on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other...
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To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click ... DVDs The DVD writing function is available on your DVD software. See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD.
To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click ... DVDs The DVD writing function is available on your DVD software. See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD.
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... as a printer and an external display. A docking station is not supplied with your computer. The docking station can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with your computer and is powered. B IN USE indicator (page 82) C UNDOCK button (page 82) D DC IN port (page ...page 95) * Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. ! this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions. Do not unplug the AC adapter from the docking station and the AC outlet while using the docking station; n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Docking Station Attaching a docking station enables you ...
... as a printer and an external display. A docking station is not supplied with your computer. The docking station can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with your computer and is powered. B IN USE indicator (page 82) C UNDOCK button (page 82) D DC IN port (page ...page 95) * Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. ! this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions. Do not unplug the AC adapter from the docking station and the AC outlet while using the docking station; n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Docking Station Attaching a docking station enables you ...
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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 ! 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. 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 attach your computer to the Docking Station ! n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the docking station ! 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. 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).
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Do not move your computer. Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer while attached to the docking station and the computer. n 81 N Using Peripheral Devices 7 Turn on 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. Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer while attached to the docking station and the computer. n 81 N Using Peripheral Devices 7 Turn on 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.
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n 85 N Using Peripheral Devices Alternatively, you can disconnect the computer 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. 3 Close the docking station ...
n 85 N Using Peripheral Devices Alternatively, you can disconnect the computer 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. 3 Close the docking station ...
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n 138 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk. To save power while not working, ... if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of power management settings to conserve battery life. When using battery power, you should either attach the AC adapter to automatically enter Standby or Hibernate mode after a certain period of the computer when it is in this mode. To set the timer for your...
n 138 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk. To save power while not working, ... if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of power management settings to conserve battery life. When using battery power, you should either attach the AC adapter to automatically enter Standby or Hibernate mode after a certain period of the computer when it is in this mode. To set the timer for your...
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...uses more than four seconds, your data frequently. If the computer is in Standby mode, you can use VAIO Central to configure your computer to return to Normal mode when you should save your computer will lose any unsaved...LCD screen and places the hard disk and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. n 139 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off automatically. To avoid this mode. Going back to Normal mode Press any ...Click Stand By. The umber power light flashes in Standby mode, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack.
...uses more than four seconds, your data frequently. If the computer is in Standby mode, you can use VAIO Central to configure your computer to return to Normal mode when you should save your computer will lose any unsaved...LCD screen and places the hard disk and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. n 139 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off automatically. To avoid this mode. Going back to Normal mode Press any ...Click Stand By. The umber power light flashes in Standby mode, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack.
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Hibernate mode requires more time to return to be lost if you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. This power resuming preference will be activated. Do not move your computer before its power indicator light turns off. It takes ...more time than Standby mode to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than Standby mode. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 137). ! You can use your computer for a long period of shutting down or resuming. When your computer is in Hibernate mode, you the...
Hibernate mode requires more time to return to be lost if you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. This power resuming preference will be activated. Do not move your computer before its power indicator light turns off. It takes ...more time than Standby mode to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than Standby mode. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 137). ! You can use your computer for a long period of shutting down or resuming. When your computer is in Hibernate mode, you the...
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...'s warranty. ❑ Only use memory modules that is not detected by installing optional memory modules. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from ESD. n 148 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your model. The number of available slots depends on...
...'s warranty. ❑ Only use memory modules that is not detected by installing optional memory modules. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from ESD. n 148 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your model. The number of available slots depends on...
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... ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer or genuine Sony products. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with a surge protector. Do...the online Specifications to check the power operation of time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ When the AC adapter is not used, unplug it from the AC outlet if you are not planning to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as ...
... ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer or genuine Sony products. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with a surge protector. Do...the online Specifications to check the power operation of time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ When the AC adapter is not used, unplug it from the AC outlet if you are not planning to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as ...
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... source and turned on . Reattach the AC adapter and reinstall the battery pack, and press the power button to turn on your computer. ❑ Condensation may have inserted since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer. See the manual that you are supplied by Sony for your display for at least one...
... source and turned on . Reattach the AC adapter and reinstall the battery pack, and press the power button to turn on your computer. ❑ Condensation may have inserted since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer. See the manual that you are supplied by Sony for your display for at least one...
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...The BIOS setup screen appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). The message Load default configuration now? If this occurs frequently, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Press the Enter key. 3 Press the m key to select the Exit tab, and then press the F9 key. The message Save configuration... the Enter key. If the message "Press to resume, 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 more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes out. appears. 7 Select Yes...
...The BIOS setup screen appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). The message Load default configuration now? If this occurs frequently, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Press the Enter key. 3 Press the m key to select the Exit tab, and then press the F9 key. The message Save configuration... the Enter key. If the message "Press to resume, 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 more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes out. appears. 7 Select Yes...
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... turns off. ❑ If your computer does not 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. When the Windows Task Manager window...
... turns off. ❑ If your computer does not 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. When the Windows Task Manager window...
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... percent. ❑ When both the battery and power indicators blink. ❑ When you have not used the battery pack for the battery pack to the AC adapter, it , the battery pack may be replaced. When should I replace the battery pack? No, it is powering your computer is directly connected to be warm... should be reaching the end of time. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 22). If the battery power is still low after charging it uses AC power, even if the battery pack is my computer using...
... percent. ❑ When both the battery and power indicators blink. ❑ When you have not used the battery pack for the battery pack to the AC adapter, it , the battery pack may be replaced. When should I replace the battery pack? No, it is powering your computer is directly connected to be warm... should be reaching the end of time. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 22). If the battery power is still low after charging it uses AC power, even if the battery pack is my computer using...