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...). If you do not intend to use your computer for your computer only with the supplied AC adapter. n 23 N Getting Started Connecting a 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 time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on...
...). If you do not intend to use your computer for your computer only with the supplied AC adapter. n 23 N Getting Started Connecting a 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 time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on...
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... battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is charging. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer.
... battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is charging. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer.
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... applications and some peripheral devices, your computer is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. When your computer is directly connected to AC power. n 28 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in your computer while it is directly connected to.... To avoid loss of data, you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss ...
... applications and some peripheral devices, your computer is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. When your computer is directly connected to AC power. n 28 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in your computer while it is directly connected to.... To avoid loss of data, you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss ...
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You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. 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, hook your fingertip under the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. n 30 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. 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, hook your fingertip under the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. n 30 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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... burning may cause your computer to malfunction. ❑ Before using the preinstalled software or any disc burning software. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.),...disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to ...
... burning may cause your computer to malfunction. ❑ Before using the preinstalled software or any disc burning software. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.),...disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to ...
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... on how to use the software, see the help file on your DVD 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 disc into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click ... copy files to the disc. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file on your DVD burning software. n 47 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 on the...
... on how to use the software, see the help file on your DVD 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 disc into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click ... copy files to the disc. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file on your DVD burning software. n 47 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 on the...
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... drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 41) to Blu-ray Disc Media ! 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 Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on your software. For... drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 41) to use the software, see the help file on selected models only. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media !
... drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 41) to Blu-ray Disc Media ! 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 Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on your software. For... drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 41) to use the software, see the help file on selected models only. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media !
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... (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 100) G DVI-D port*2 (page 86) H MONITOR port (page 86) *1 Support high-/full-/low- The docking station can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with your computer is in SPEED mode. ! speeds. *2 Available only when your computer. this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions. Simultaneous use of... Peripheral Devices A DC IN indicator Illuminates when the docking station is powered. Locating Ports on the docking station is not possible. Do not unplug the AC adapter from the docking station and the AC outlet while using the docking station;
... (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 100) G DVI-D port*2 (page 86) H MONITOR port (page 86) *1 Support high-/full-/low- The docking station can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with your computer is in SPEED mode. ! speeds. *2 Available only when your computer. this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions. Simultaneous use of... Peripheral Devices A DC IN indicator Illuminates when the docking station is powered. Locating Ports on the docking station is not possible. Do not unplug the AC adapter from the docking station and the AC outlet while using the docking station;
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Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer to the docking station. Do not move your computer to the docking station ! n 79 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to ... docking station and cause damage to both units. 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer. 2 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (2) and the other end into an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable connected to the AC adapter (2) into the DC IN port (3) on the docking station (4). 4 Unfold the docking station cover.
Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer to the docking station. Do not move your computer to the docking station ! n 79 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to ... docking station and cause damage to both units. 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer. 2 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (2) and the other end into an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable connected to the AC adapter (2) into the DC IN port (3) on the docking station (4). 4 Unfold the docking station cover.
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... appears and the IN USE indicator turns off; and then lift the computer away from the docking station. Alternatively, you can disconnect the computer from AC power, unplug the AC adapter.
... appears and the IN USE indicator turns off; and then lift the computer away from the docking station. Alternatively, you can disconnect the computer from AC power, unplug the AC adapter.
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...) into your computer or via the optional docking station. Connecting a Computer Display You can use an HDMI cable (not supplied) and an HDMI to DVI-D adapter (not supplied) to connect the TFT/DVI monitor to the HDMI port on the docking station. 3 If you can connect a computer display (monitor) either ...or an external display is in STAMINA mode, a confirmation window appears. The screen resolution of your external display after connecting all other end into an AC outlet. 2 If you want to connect a TFT/DVI monitor, use the computer with a computer display or a projector. !
...) into your computer or via the optional docking station. Connecting a Computer Display You can use an HDMI cable (not supplied) and an HDMI to DVI-D adapter (not supplied) to connect the TFT/DVI monitor to the HDMI port on the docking station. 3 If you can connect a computer display (monitor) either ...or an external display is in STAMINA mode, a confirmation window appears. The screen resolution of your external display after connecting all other end into an AC outlet. 2 If you want to connect a TFT/DVI monitor, use the computer with a computer display or a projector. !
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... use. n 142 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. To save power while not working, you can take advantage of the power management setting you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life...
... use. n 142 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. To save power while not working, you can take advantage of the power management setting you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life...
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... equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you are compatible with your computer. n 151 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you...
... equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you are compatible with your computer. n 151 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you...
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...cord, pull it may cause a malfunction. This device helps prevent damage to 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. n 159 N Precautions On Using the Power Source ❑ See ...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 it ...
...cord, pull it may cause a malfunction. This device helps prevent damage to 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. n 159 N Precautions On Using the Power Source ❑ See ...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 it ...
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... ❑ Battery life is shorter in writing. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are not using your computer for a long period of , or tampering with your VAIO computer. ❑ The disassembly, alteration of time, remove the battery pack from...use or being charged, heat builds up in the battery pack. http://www.sony.net/ for concern. ❑ Keep the battery pack away from : ❑ The use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter. Information about compatible models can be sure to 30°C). If either ...
... ❑ Battery life is shorter in writing. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are not using your computer for a long period of , or tampering with your VAIO computer. ❑ The disassembly, alteration of time, remove the battery pack from...use or being charged, heat builds up in the battery pack. http://www.sony.net/ for concern. ❑ Keep the battery pack away from : ❑ The use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter. Information about compatible models can be sure to 30°C). If either ...
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.... However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction, because the battery pack will gradually discharge over time even when not in use. 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...
.... However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction, because the battery pack will gradually discharge over time even when not in use. 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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... three to turn on . Reinstall the battery pack, reconnect the AC adapter, and then press the power button to five minutes. n 173 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. See the manual that you are using the supplied...
... three to turn on . Reinstall the battery pack, reconnect the AC adapter, and then press the power button to five minutes. n 173 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. See the manual that you are using the supplied...
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... Press the Alt+F4 keys several times to close the application window. If the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. Unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for technical support. Turning off your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or the power button may cause loss of... to the Shut down button and Restart. ❑ Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. ❑ Remove the AC adapter and battery pack. ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for about five minutes. Then plug in...
... Press the Alt+F4 keys several times to close the application window. If the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. Unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for technical support. Turning off your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or the power button may cause loss of... to the Shut down button and Restart. ❑ Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. ❑ Remove the AC adapter and battery pack. ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for about five minutes. Then plug in...