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 the notebook to the 
UNLOCK position.
2Align the grooves and tabs on the battery with the tabs and notches on the 
back of the notebook, and then slide the battery toward the notebook until it 
clicks into place.
3Slide the lock lever into the 
LOCK position to secure the battery on the 
notebook.
Lock Lever
Inserting Battery Pack
Lock Lever
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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 the front of the notebook indicates the
 status 
of the battery pack.
Battery Indicator Light
Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning
On
The notebook is using battery power.
Single blinkThe battery is running out of power.
Double blinkThe battery is charging.
OffThe notebook is using AC power.
✍Both the battery and power indicators blink when the battery is running out of power.
Battery Indicator Battery Pack 
(Supplied) 
						

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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 50/60Hz.
❑Do not share the AC outlet with other power-consuming equipment, such as 
a copying machine or shredder.
❑You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector. This device prevents 
damage to your notebook caused by sudden power surges such as those that 
may occur during an electrical storm.
❑Do not place heavy objects on the AC adapter or its cord.
❑To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
❑Unplug your notebook from the wall outlet if you will not be using the 
notebook for a long time.
❑When the AC adapter is not used, unplug it from the AC outlet.
❑Use only the AC adapter supplied. Do not use any other AC adapter.
Removing Battery Pack
✍You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the notebook is on and not 
connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the notebook is in a 
power saving mode.
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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 above 140° F (60° C), such as 
under direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun.
❑Battery life is shorter in a cold environment. This is due to decreased battery 
efficiency at low temperatures.
❑Charge the batteries at temperatures between 50° F and 80° F (10° C to 30°C). 
Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.
❑While the battery is in use or being discharged, the battery pack heats up. This 
is normal and is not cause for concern.
❑Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat.
❑Keep the battery pack dry.
❑Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack.
❑Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.
❑If you are not using the notebook for an extended period of time, remove the 
battery pack from the notebook to prevent damage to the battery.
❑If, after fully charging the battery pack, the battery power is still low, the battery 
pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced.
❑You do not need to discharge the battery before recharging.
❑If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time, 
recharge the battery.
Do not cover the notebook or adapter with clothing, blankets, or any other 
material when the notebook is turned on. Covering these components may 
result in damage to your unit. 
When connecting the supplied AC adapter to an AC outlet that has more than 
two outlets, do not plug the AC adapter into an outlet that is obstructed by 
another adapter. To prevent fire or electrical shock, the adapter must be 
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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 with your notebook is a lithium ion battery and can 
be recharged at any time. Charging a partially discharged battery does not 
affect battery life.
❑The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power 
source. When battery life is nearly depleted, the battery indicator starts 
flashing.
❑Your notebook may not enter Hibernate mode when the battery life is low, when 
certain software applications are running, or when certain peripheral devices 
are connected. To avoid loss of data when using battery power, you should save 
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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 than four seconds, the 
notebook turns off.
Power Switch
(Windows Me only) The VAIO InitManager dialog box appears, when starting 
your notebook for the first time. Select “OK” to begin initial setup. If you do not 
execute the initial setup, you cannot use part of the VAIO original hardware 
functions, such as Jog Dial™ control, Power Management tool, touchpad 
scroll function, and keyboard shortcut key function combined with the Fn key.
Power Switch LCD Lock Lever
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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 registration service.
1Make sure your notebook is connected to a phone line.
2Click the registration icon on the VAIO desktop.
3Enter the information requested on the first online registration form.
4Click the Next button to advance to the next form.
5Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time you 
complete a form.
6The notebook automatically transfers your registration information using 
your built-in modem and a toll-free telephone number or a local number.
✍Press the tab key to move from box to box.
✍You may sign up for Internet access with a Sony preferred Internet Service Provider. 
						

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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:
❑Close all applications
❑Remove the PC cards 
❑Disconnect USB devices
❑End Infrared Communication
2Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously, to restart your notebook.
To avoid potential loss of data, follow these steps to shut down your 
notebook.
✍Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents.
✍During a period of inactivity, you can conserve battery life by using Standby mode. 
See “Controlling Power Management” for more information. 
✍If you are still unable to shut down the notebook, you can press the power button and 
hold it for four seconds. This operation may result in data loss. 
						

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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 the 
power management setting you select.
Normal Mode
This is the normal state of your notebook when it is in use. The green power 
indicator light is on in this mode. To save power, you can turn off a specific 
device such as the LCD or the hard disk.
Standby Mode
The notebook saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off 
power to the CPU. The power indicator light flashes in amber while in this mode.
To activate Standby mode
Press Fn+Esc. You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter Standby mode.
To return to normal mode
Press any key.
✍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.
✍See “Controlling Power Management”  for more details. 
						

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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 than Hibernate.
✍(Windows 2000 Professional) the “Save to Disk Manager” message appears, then the 
notebook enters Hibernate mode.
✍Do not move the notebook until its power indicator light turns off.
✍When returning from Hibernate mode, the system status stored on the hard disk is 
erased and the notebook starts normally if you slide the power switch forward and 
hold for more than four seconds.