Sony Vaio Pcg Serie Pcg Fsr27 Manual

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Using Battery Power
You can use a battery pack as a source of power. The battery pack that comes 
with your notebook is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Follow the steps 
below to insert and charge the battery pack.
To Insert the Battery Pack
You can insert or remove the battery pack without turning off the notebook when 
your notebook is connected to the AC adapter. Before inserting or removing a 
battery pack, close the cover.
1Move the lock lever on the bottom of...

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16 To Charge the Battery Pack
1Connect the AC adapter to the notebook. 
2Insert the battery pack.
The notebook automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light 
flashes in a double-blink pattern as the battery charges). When the battery is 85% 
full, the battery indicator light turns off. This process takes 5.5 hours if the 
system is on. To charge the battery completely, continue charging for 
approximately 3 additional hours.
The   battery indicator light on...

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17 To Remove the Battery Pack
You can insert or remove the battery pack without turning off the notebook when 
your notebook is connected to the AC adapter. Before inserting or removing a 
battery pack, close the cover.
1Turn off the notebook and close the cover.
2Slide the lock lever to the 
UNLOCK position.
3Slide the release lever to the 
UNLOCK position and slide the battery away from 
the notebook.
Notes on Power
The AC Adapter
❑Your notebook operates on 100-240V AC...

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18 Hardware Temperature
❑The AC adapter or the bottom panel of your notebook may become warm. 
This is the result of CPU operation and does not indicate a malfunction of 
the notebook. The actual temperature varies depending on the peripherals 
and software you are using and the length of time that the unit is in use. 
❑The AC adapter may also become warm when the notebook is off and the 
battery is charging.
The Battery Pack
❑Never leave the battery pack in temperatures...

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❑Keep the battery pack in the notebook while it is directly connected to AC 
power. The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the notebook.
❑If your battery level falls to less than 10%, you should either attach the AC 
adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your notebook and insert a fully-
charged battery.
❑You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the 
Power Panel utility. See “Power Saving Modes” 
❑The battery pack supplied...

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Starting Your Notebook
1Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the cover.
2Slide the power switch to the right until the green power indicator turns on.
3If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display. To decrease 
the brightness, press Fn+F5 and then the down or left arrow key. To increase 
the brightness, press Fn+F5 and then the up or right arrow key. 
Opening Notebook
✍If you hold the power button in the On position for more...

Registering Your Notebook
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Registering Your Notebook
Take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive 
these benefits by registering your notebook:
❑Sony Customer Support  — Talk to a Support Representative to 
troubleshoot problems you may be having with your notebook.
❑Limited Warranty  — Protect your investment. See the Warranty Card for 
more details.
If you did not register your notebook when you first turned it on, follow these 
steps to use the online computer...

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Shutting Down Your Notebook
1Click the Start button on the Windows® taskbar.
2Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down 
Windows dialog box.
3From the drop-down list, select Shut Down.
4Click OK.
5Wait for your notebook to turn off automatically. Your notebook is off when 
the power indicator light turns off.
6Turn off any peripherals connected to your notebook.
If you are unable to shut down your notebook:
1Close or end all operations:...

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Power Saving Modes
When you use a battery as the source of power for your notebook, 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 notebook has two distinct power saving modes: 
Standby and Hibernate. When using battery power, you should be aware 
that the notebook automatically enters Hibernate mode when the 
remaining battery charge drops to approximately 10%, regardless of...

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Hibernate 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 Hibernate mode
To activate Hibernate mode, press the key combination Fn+F12. 
To return to normal mode
Turn on the notebook by sliding the power switch forward. The notebook returns 
to its previous state.
❑Time to return to normal mode:
Standby requires less time than Hibernate. 
❑Power consumption:
Standby uses more power...