Sony PCG-C1VE manual Using Your Notebook Computer

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Using Battery Power

Sony Notebook Computer User Guide

When the battery is running out of power, both the battery and power indicators blink.

To determine the time the battery lasts, please refer to Battery information in your Software Guide.

Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power. The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer.

If the battery level falls to below 10%, you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery.

You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel utility. See your Software guide, in Controlling Power Management.

The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged anytime. 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 the battery life is nearly depleted, the battery indicator starts flashing.

For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer may not enter system hibernation mode when battery life is low. To avoid loss of data when using battery power, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as system suspend or system hibernation.

When the computer is connected to AC power and has a battery pack in the battery bay, it uses power from the AC outlet.

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Contents Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Owner’s Record Safety InformationEquipment emitting electromagnetic radiation Regulatory Information Dispose of properly at end-of- life Disposal of Lithum Ion batteryWelcome About the User Guides Printed DocumentationOnline Documentation Welcome Unpacking Your Notebook Computer Unpacking Your Notebook ComputerErgonomic Considerations Ergonomic ConsiderationsWelcome Locating the Controls and Connectors Locating the Controls and ConnectorsLeft Locating the Controls and Connectors Front Right Bottom Connecting a Power Source Connecting a Power SourceUsing the AC Adapter Using Battery Power Using Battery PowerComputer is using battery power Using Your Notebook Computer To remove the battery pack Starting Your Computer Starting Your ComputerUsing the Start Button of Windows Shutting Down Your ComputerShutting Down Your Computer Registering Your Computer Registering Your ComputerUsing the Keyboard Using the KeyboardCombinations and functions with the Windows key for further Combinations Functions Combinations and Functions with the Windows KeyIndicator Functions IndicatorsCombinations/Feature Functions Some functions are not available until Windows launches Using the Pointing Device Using the Pointing DeviceThen let it go at the desired point Using the Jog Dial Using the Jog DialLauncher mode To Use the Jog Dial Using Memory Stick Using Memory StickTo insert a Memory Stick To remove a Memory Stick Using Your Notebook Computer Using the Motion EYE built-in camera Using the Motion EYE built-in cameraCapturing a still image Using Your Notebook Computer Capturing, a normal image appears Using PC Cards Using PC CardsInsert in the direction of the arrow To insert a PC cardTo remove a PC card Using Power Saving Modes Using Power Saving ModesNormal Mode System Suspend ModeSystem Hibernation Mode Connecting peripheral devices Connecting to a phone line PC card modemPC card modem Floppy Disk Drive Floppy Disk DriveTo insert a diskette To carry the floppy disk drive CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM DrivePrinter PrinterExternal Display External DisplayTo connect a computer display To connect a projector Turn off the computer, then unplug the display adapter To connect a TV Link device Link deviceConnecting peripheral devices To connect your computer to another Vaio computer External Speakers External SpeakersExternal Microphone External MicrophoneUniversal Serial Bus USB Device Universal Serial Bus USB DeviceTo connect a USB device About Sony’s Support Options About Sony’s Support OptionsPrinted documentation supplied with your computer Online user guides supplied on your computer’s hard driveAbout Sony’s Support Options Other sources of information Troubleshooting TroubleshootingAbout the computer and software Getting Help Guide Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete About Digital Video Captures and DVgate Put it back where it was and press it until it clicksAbout the display About the Motion EYE Camera About CD-ROMs and diskettes About sound About the modem Open My Computer Open the Control Panel Disconnect the i.LINK device once, then connect it again About peripheralsAbout Memory Stick About Power Saving ModesHibernation features are On Upgrading the System Placing a key top Placing a key topTo replace a key top Other precautions Other precautionsOn Handling the LCD Screen On Handling On Moisture Condensation On Cleaning CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Disks On Using earphones Specifications Connection Motion EYE camera Compatibility table Index See also monitor 55 speakers 30 Sony Index USB