User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EB35FX/WI

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] 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. Insert the battery pack into the multipurpose bay. 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 51 VAIO Notebook User Guide 3 Attach the weight saver to the computer to stabilize the battery pack. There is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the weight saver. 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. The battery indicator flashes while the battery is charging. 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" . 52 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. 1 There is a Release lever on the bottom of the weight saver. The i. LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use. See the documentation that came with your software for more information. 59 VAIO Notebook User Guide Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices, your computer has three distinct power saving modes: System Idle, System Suspend, and System Hibernation. When using battery power, be aware that the computer automatically enters System Hibernation mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent, regardless of the power management setting you select. If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery. Normal Mode Normal mode is the normal state of your computer when it is in use. The power indicator light displays green when your computer is in this mode. 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. 60 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. [. . . ] If you cannot print, try changing the printer port mode. In Sony Notebook Setup, select the Printer tab. If the printer port mode is set to ECP, change it to bi-directional. If the printer port mode is set to bi-directional, change it to ECP. [. . . ]