[. . . ] BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties. [. . . ] When using two battery packs, the battery pack you insert first charges first. The battery pack you insert second charges when the first battery pack is 85 percent full. You can monitor which battery pack is charging by observing the battery indicator lights.
To insert a second battery pack
1 2 If another device is in the multipurpose bay, remove the device. If the battery is being used, the battery 2 indicator light turns on.
Second battery in multipurpose bay
Multipurpose bay
Battery pack
Label side facing down
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Attach the weight saver to the computer to stabilize the battery pack. Slide the lever toward the front of the computer to lock the weight saver. See also "Using the Weight Saver" on page 54.
Using weight saver for second battery cover
Battery pack
Weight saver
To charge the second battery pack
Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is connected to AC power. See also "To charge the battery pack" on page 25 for more information.
Charging the second battery
Battery indicators
Second battery pack (optional)
Battery pack (supplied)
To determine the amount of time the battery lasts, see "Displaying Battery
Information" in the online manual "Customizing Your VAIO Notebook" .
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Using a Second Battery Pack
To remove the second battery pack
If you attach two battery packs, you can remove either of them without shutting down the computer. When removing one battery pack, make sure that the other battery pack's indicator light is on. If the indicator light of the battery pack you are removing is on, right-click the battery icon on the task tray and click the "Switch discharge battery" option. To remove the battery pack, slide this lever in the direction of arrow 1, then slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of arrow 2.
Multipurpose bay release levers
Arrow 1: Weight saver Release lever
Arrow 2: RELEASE lever
2 3
Remove the weight saver, and then pull out the battery pack. See "Using the Weight Saver" on page 54.
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Using the Weight Saver
The weight saver protects the multipurpose bay when it is empty.
To attach the weight saver
1 2 If another device is in the multipurpose bay, remove the device. To save power, you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk.
System Idle Mode
Use the System Idle mode when your computer is not in use for a brief period. Selecting this option places your hard disk and video display in a low power state, and the CPU clock and processor stop. The power indicator light is umber in this mode.
To activate System Idle mode
To activate System Idle mode, press the key combination Fn+S, or use the PowerPanel utility to activate the System Idle mode.
To return to normal mode
Press any key to return to normal Mode.
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Power Saving Modes
System Suspend Mode
In System Suspend Mode the computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU. The umber power indicator light flashes in this mode.
To activate System Suspend mode
To activate System Suspend mode, press the key combination Fn+Esc, or press the power button and release it immediately. You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Suspend mode.
To return to normal mode
Press any key to return to normal mode.
System Hibernation Mode
In the System Hibernation mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard drive and power is turned off. The power indicator light is off in this mode.
To activate System Hibernation mode
To activate System Hibernation mode, press the key combination Fn+F12.
(Windows 2000) The "Save to Disk Manager" screen appears, and then the computer
enters System Hibernation mode.
Do not move the notebook until its power indicator light turns off.
To return to normal mode
To return to normal mode, turn on the computer by pressing the power button. The computer returns to its previous state.
When returning from System Hibernation mode, the system status stored on the hard
disk is erased and the computer starts normally if you press the power button and hold for more than four seconds. u
Time required to return to normal mode System Idle requires less time than System Suspend, and System Suspend
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requires less time than System Hibernation to return to normal mode.
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Power consumption System Idle uses more power than System Suspend, and System Suspend uses more power than System Hibernation.
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Connecting a Phone Line
Connecting a Phone Line
You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet.
In order to register your Sony VAIO notebook, register your software online, and use
Sony Customer Support, you must connect to a phone line.
1
Plug one end of the phone cable into the phone line jack on the computer.
Connecting phone cable
Phone line jack
Wall jack Phone cable (optional)
2
Plug the other end into the wall jack.
Your computer does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated
telephone, and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem. If you connect a phone line coming through a splitter, the modem or connected device may not work properly.
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Using Ethernet to Connect to a Network
You can exchange data with other devices on a network by connecting your notebook to your Local Area Network (LAN). To connect the notebook to a network, you need a network PC card or a port replicator (PCGA-PRF1A). [. . . ] If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC-based modems, fax machines, or your Internet Service Provider, check the following:
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Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise. If your problem is fax-related, check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems. If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider, check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems. If you have a second phone line available, try connecting the modem to that line.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting audio
My speakers have no sound
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If the built-in speakers are turned off, press Fn+F3 to turn on the speakers. [. . . ]