Sony PCG-F430, PCG-F450 manual Using Battery Power, To insert the battery pack

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VAIO® Notebook Computer User Guide

Using Battery Power

You can use one or two battery packs as a source of power. The second battery pack inserts into the multipurpose bay on the right side of the computer. (See “Using Power-Saving Modes” on page 35.) Additional battery packs are available as a separate option.

The battery pack that comes with your computer 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

1Open the cover of the battery bay.

2Insert the battery pack into the battery bay on the left side of the computer.

Battery pack (supplied)

Label side facing down

3Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks.

✍When attaching your computer to the port replicator, do not attempt to insert or remove the battery pack. Lifting and turning the computer with a port replicator attached could cause a temporary loss of power.

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Contents Page Page Safety Information FCC Part Disposal of Lithium ION Battery Industry Canada Notice Avis DE L’INDUSTRIE Canada Page Contents Adding Memory Features WelcomeVaio Notebook Computer User Guide Unpacking Your Notebook ComputerManuals Recovery CDs Software CDsOther Unpacking Your Notebook ComputerPage Locating Controls and Connectors FrontLeft Back Locating Controls and Connectors Right Bottom Connecting a Power Source Connecting a Power SourceUsing the AC Adapter Using Battery Power To insert the battery packBattery Indicator Light Status Meaning Connecting a Power Source To charge the battery packBattery Indicator Meaning To remove the battery pack Starting Your Computer Starting Your ComputerShutting Down Your Computer Registering Your Computer Registering Your ComputerUsing the Keyboard Key DescriptionUsing the Keyboard Description Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key Combination FunctionIndicators Using the KeyboardIndicator Function Light OffCombinations Feature Function Combinations and Functions with the Fn KeyUsing the Keyboard Combinations Feature Function Using the Touchpad Action DescriptionUsing the Floppy Disk Drive Using the Floppy Disk DriveTo insert a diskette To remove a disketteTo reinsert the floppy disk drive To insert a disc Using the DVD-ROMUsing the DVD-ROM Close the tray by pushing it gently To play DVD-ROMsUsing the DVD-ROM Playing a DVD To play a DVD in Normal Display ModeTo display wallpaper while playing a DVD To insert a PC card Using PC CardsUsing PC Cards Insert with the arrow facing forward PC card Using PC Cards To remove a PC card Using Smart Connect To use infrared communication with another computer Using Infrared Communication DevicesUsing Infrared Communication Devices Infrared port Approximately 15 degrees System Idle Mode Using Power-Saving ModesNormal Mode System Suspend Mode System Hibernation ModeTo activate System Suspend mode To activate System Hibernation modeTo insert a second battery pack Using a Second Battery PackUsing a Second Battery Pack Page Arrow 2 Release lever Arrow 1 Weight saver Release lever Using the Weight Saver To attach the weight saverUsing the Weight Saver To remove the weight saver Page Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting a Phone Line Plug the other end into the wall jackConnecting the Port Replicator Connecting the Port ReplicatorPort replicator connector Power indicator light turns green Lever To connect a printer Connecting a PrinterConnecting a Printer Connecting an External Display To connect a computer displayTo connect a projector Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide To select a display Press ResultConnecting an External Mouse or Keyboard Connecting an External Mouse or KeyboardConnecting External Speakers To connect external speakersTo connect an external microphone Connecting an External MicrophoneConnecting an External Microphone Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial Device To connect a digital still cameraTo connect a digital video camera recorder Connecting a Digital Video Camera RecorderConnecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device To connect a USB deviceTroubleshooting My computer does not startVaio Notebook Computer User Guide Troubleshooting My LCD does not display anything My computer locks upMy software program locks up or crashes My DVD-ROM drive tray does not openMy floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Cannot play a CD-ROMCannot play a DVD-ROM My modem connection is slow Troubleshooting My speakers have no soundMy modem does not work My microphone does not work My mouse does not workMy touchpad does not work My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-clickTroubleshooting My computer does not shut down My PC card is not workingSound of my computer’s fan is too loud Cannot printPower Management Changing the Window Design of Sony Software Changing the Window Design of Sony SoftwareUsing the System Recovery and Application Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CDsInsert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM drive If your computer does not start from the Recovery CDUsing the Application Recovery CDs To use the Application Recovery CDsAbout the Software on Your Computer About the Software on Your ComputerDVgate Still Microsoft Outlook Express Smart Capture About Your Recovery CDs About Your Recovery CDsFor Answers to Your Software Questions Quicken Basic Intuit Inc Sony Service CenterProdigy Internet Prodigy Communications Corporation Page Adding Memory Typical expansion memory configuration To remove a memory moduleTo view the amount of memory To install a memory moduleAdding Memory Specifications MpegSpecifications Limited WarrantyPage Index Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Index Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide USB