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Sony PCG-8491 Using Your Notebook Computer, Connecting a Power Source, Battery Indicator, Meaning

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Battery Indicator	Meaning


1	Indicates the status of the battery pack in the battery bay on the left
1	side of the computer.
	side of the computer.

2	Indicates the status of the battery pack in the multi-purpose bay on
2	the right side of the computer.
	the right side of the computer.


Battery Indicator Light Status		Meaning

On		The computer is using battery
		power.

Single blink		The battery is running out of power.

Double blink		The battery is charging.

Off		The computer is using AC power.

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Sony PCG-8491 manual Using Your Notebook Computer, Connecting a Power Source, Sony Notebook Computer User Guide, Meaning

Contents

PCG-X29 Sony Notebook Computer User GuideSony Notebook Computer User Guide Notice to UsersPCG-8491 Safety InformationSony Notebook Computer User Guide Owner’s RecordSony Notebook Computer User Guide Regulatory InformationWARNINGS General Sony Notebook Computer User GuideCD-ROM/DVD-ROM DVD-ROM for models equipped with a DVD-ROM driveDISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY Sony Notebook Computer User GuideDisposal of Lithium ion batteries Welcome WelcomeAbout the User Guides About the User GuidesPrinted Documentation On-line DocumentationBatteryScope, etc WelcomeAbout the User Guides Unpacking Your Notebook Computer Unpacking Your Notebook ComputerWelcome Sony Notebook Computer User GuideErgonomic Considerations Ergonomic ConsiderationsWelcome Furniture and posture - Sit in a chair with good back support. Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor. A footrest may make you more comfortable. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards WelcomeErgonomic Considerations Using Your Notebook Computer Using Your Notebook ComputerLocating the Controls and Connectors Locating the Controls and ConnectorsUsing Your Notebook Computer FrontLocating the Controls and Connectors Power indicatorUsing Your Notebook Computer RightLocating the Controls and Connectors 1 Power buttonUsing Your Notebook Computer BackLocating the Controls and Connectors connectorUsing Your Notebook Computer BottomLocating the Controls and Connectors Computer User GuideConnecting a Power Source Connecting a Power SourceUsing the AC Adapter Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing Your Notebook Computer Using Battery PowerConnecting a Power Source 1 Open the cover of the battery bayUsing Your Notebook Computer Connecting a Power Source1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Insert the battery pack Connecting a Power Source Using Your Notebook ComputerBattery Indicator Battery Indicator Light StatusConnecting a Power Source Using Your Notebook ComputerFor 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 Sony Notebook Computer User GuideConnecting a Power Source Using Your Notebook Computer1 Open the cover of the battery bay 2 Pull out the battery pack 3 Close the cover of the battery bayStarting Your Computer Starting Your ComputerUsing Your Notebook Computer Shutting Down Your Computer Shutting Down Your ComputerUsing Your Notebook Computer Closing the Front Panel Closing the Front PanelUsing Your Notebook Computer Registering Your Computer Registering Your ComputerUsing Your Notebook Computer Using the Keyboard Using the KeyboardUsing Your Notebook Computer Notebook Computer User GuideUsing the Keyboard Using Your Notebook ComputerGuide KeysUsing Your Notebook Computer Combinations and Functions with the Windows KeyUsing the Keyboard Sony Notebook Computer User GuideUsing Your Notebook Computer IndicatorsUsing the Keyboard Data is read from or written to theUsing Your Notebook Computer Combinations and Functions with the Fn KeyUsing the Keyboard FeatureUsing the Keyboard Using Your Notebook ComputerCombinations Feature Sony Notebook Computer User GuideUsing the Jog Dial Using the Jog DialUsing Your Notebook Computer Using Your Notebook Computer To Use the Jog DialUsing the Jog Dial You can adjust the size of the Jog Dial window or close it. ToUsing Your Notebook Computer Setup the Jog Dial settingsUsing the Jog Dial 1 Turn the Jog Dial to select an item, then press the Jog DialUsing Your Notebook Computer Using the Jog DialTo cancel the sound effect, remove the check in Spin and Push Software that do not support the Jog Dial Software that support the Jog DialUsing Your Notebook Computer Using the Jog DialUsing the Touchpad Using the TouchpadUsing Your Notebook Computer Using Your Notebook Computer Using the TouchpadPress the left button twice Using the Floppy Disk Drive Using the Floppy Disk DriveTo Use as an External Drive Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing Your Notebook Computer To use as an internal driveUsing the Floppy Disk Drive Hold the diskette with the label side facing upUsing the Floppy Disk Drive Using Your Notebook ComputerEject button LED indicator Sony Notebook Computer User GuideUsing Your Notebook Computer To remove the Floppy Disk driveUsing the Floppy Disk Drive When the computer is off, skip steps 1 andUsing the DVD-ROM Drive Using the DVD-ROM DriveUsing Your Notebook Computer Using the DVD-ROM Drive Using Your Notebook ComputerWhen you finish using a disc, wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the disc Sony Notebook Computer User GuideTo insert the DVD-ROM drive To remove the DVD-ROM driveUsing Your Notebook Computer Using the DVD-ROM DriveUsing PC Cards Using PC CardsUsing Your Notebook Computer Sony Notebook Computer User GuideUsing Your Notebook Computer Using PC CardsUse the lower slot for PC type III cards Using PC Cards Using Your Notebook Computerpower management modes recognized. Reboot yourUsing Your Notebook Computer Using PC Cards1 Close any applications that are using the PC card Using Smart Connect and Smart Connect Monitor Using Smart Connect and Smart Connect MonitorUsing Your Notebook Computer Using Power Saving Modes Using Power Saving ModesNormal Mode System Idle ModeSystem Hibernation Mode System Suspend ModeUsing Your Notebook Computer Using Power Saving ModesUsing a Second Battery Pack Using a Second Battery PackUsing Your Notebook Computer Using a Second Battery Pack Using Your Notebook ComputerTo charge the second battery pack Multi-purpose bay Weight SaverUsing Your Notebook Computer Using a Second Battery Pack2 Remove the weight saver, and then pull out the battery pack Using the Weight Saver Using the Weight SaverUsing Your Notebook Computer Connecting peripheral devices Connecting peripheral devicesPC card modem Connecting to a phone linePC card modem Connecting peripheral devicesConnecting peripheral devices Choosing an optional PC Card ModemPC card modem Phone line jackConnecting peripheral devices Docking stationAll connectors are SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage according to EN60950 PC card modemLeft Before connecting the dockingstation Connecting peripheral devicesConnecting peripheral devices To connect the docking station to your computerPlease make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible Docking/FDD connectorConnecting peripheral devices To remove the docking station from your computerPC card modem 5 Push the tab into the hollow firmly until it clicksDo not remove the docking station when the IN USE indicator lits Connecting peripheral devicesPC card modem Sony Notebook Computer User GuideExternal Mouse or Keyboard External Mouse or KeyboardConnecting peripheral devices Floppy Disk Drive Floppy Disk DriveTo connect a floppy disk drive To use the floppy disk drive standConnecting peripheral devices Floppy Disk DriveProjections Holes Printer Before using the printerPrinter To connect a printerConnecting peripheral devices Printer2 Click the Device Manager tab 3 Select Apply, and then click OK External Display External DisplayConnecting peripheral devices Connecting peripheral devices External DisplayTo connect a multimedia computer display Connecting a projector Connecting peripheral devicesRGB signal cable External DisplayExternal Display Connecting peripheral devicesTo select a display PressTo use diskettes with the Digital Mavica Using Memory SticksTo use diskettes with the Digital Mavica Connecting peripheral devicesMemory Sticks Memory SticksConnecting peripheral devices Digital Video Camera Recorder Digital Video Camera RecorderConnecting peripheral devices AV Devices AV DevicesTo connect an MD deck or a CD player Connecting peripheral devicesSERIAL/CONTROL A1 II switch Docking Station connected to the computer Connecting peripheral devicesAV Devices Sony Notebook Computer User GuideConnecting peripheral devices To connect a CD player, an active speaker, or an amplifierAV Devices Computer User GuideConnecting peripheral devices To connect a TV or a Video DeckPower cord AV DevicesExternal Speakers External SpeakersConnecting peripheral devices External Microphone External MicrophoneConnecting peripheral devices Universal Serial Bus USB Device Universal Serial Bus USB DeviceTo connect a USB device Connecting peripheral devicesGetting Help Getting HelpAbout Sony’s Support Options About Sony’s Support OptionsThe online help files that accompany your pre-installed software contain instructions on using the software Other sources of informationGetting Help About Sony’s Support OptionsTroubleshooting TroubleshootingTable of troubleshooting methods About the computer and softwareTroubleshooting Getting Help1 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer Troubleshooting 1 Press F2 The BIOS Setup menu starts 2 Set the date month/day/yearGetting Help Troubleshooting If you still have problems, please call VAIO-LinkGetting Help Getting Help TroubleshootingMy software program “locks up” or crashes My mouse doesn’t workAbout the display About Digital Video Captures and DVgateTroubleshooting Getting HelpTroubleshooting About DVD-ROMs, CD-ROMs and diskettesGetting Help Make sure the computer is turned onTroubleshooting About sound1 Make sure the mute setting is off in your DVD player Getting HelpTroubleshooting About the modemCheck the volume controls in Windows Getting HelpTroubleshooting Getting HelpN.B., you are strongly advised to always use the same PC Card slot Troubleshooting Getting Help2 Open My Computer 3 Open the Control Panel 4 Open Modems Troubleshooting About peripheralsGetting Help Make sure the PC card is compatible with your version of WindowsNotes on Use Notes on UseAdding Memory Adding MemoryNotes on Use PrecautionsAdding Memory Handle the Memory Module gentlyNotes on Use Adding MemoryDo not place the memory module in places subject to 1 Follow the steps 1 to 5 of To install a memory module To remove a memory moduleNotes on Use Adding MemoryTo install a memory module Adding MemoryNotes on Use Adding Memory Notes on UseSony Notebook Computer User Guide TabsAdding Memory Notes on UseSony Notebook Computer User Guide 1 Slide the memory module into the slotTo view the amount of memory Notes on UseAdding Memory Placing a Keycap Placing a KeycapTo place a keycap keycaps when placing themOther precautions Other precautionsNotes on Use Other precautions Notes on UseOn handling the display filter Other precautions Notes on UseOn Handling the display filter and the LCD Screen Other precautions On the Power SourceNotes on Use Your computer operates on 100V-240V AC 50/60 HzOn Installation Other precautionsNotes on Use On HandlingOther precautions Notes on UseDo not use cut or damaged connection cables Other precautions Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heatNotes on Use Other precautions You do not need to discharge the battery before rechargingNotes on Use Specifications 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