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Sony PCG-8491 manual Using Your Notebook Computer, Using a Second Battery Pack, Battery pack

Models: PCG-8491

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	Using a Second Battery Pack

Sony Notebook Computer User Guide

✍To determine the time the battery lasts, see “Displaying Battery information" in your Software Guide.

Multi-purpose bay

Weight Saver

To charge the second battery pack

Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is connected to AC power. The battery indicator flashes while the battery is charging. See also “To charge the battery pack” on page 20 for more information.

Battery indicators

Secondary battery pack (not supplied)

Battery pack

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Sony PCG-8491 Using Your Notebook Computer, Using a Second Battery Pack, To charge the second battery pack, Battery pack

Contents

Sony Notebook Computer User Guide PCG-X29Notice to Users Sony Notebook Computer User GuideSafety Information PCG-8491Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Owner’s RecordRegulatory Information Sony Notebook Computer User GuideSony Notebook Computer User Guide WARNINGS GeneralCD-ROM/DVD-ROM DVD-ROM for models equipped with a DVD-ROM driveDisposal of Lithium ion batteries DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERYSony Notebook Computer User Guide Welcome WelcomeAbout the User Guides About the User GuidesPrinted Documentation On-line DocumentationAbout the User Guides BatteryScope, etcWelcome Unpacking Your Notebook Computer Unpacking Your Notebook ComputerWelcome Sony Notebook Computer User GuideWelcome Ergonomic ConsiderationsErgonomic Considerations Ergonomic Considerations 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 backwardsWelcome Using Your Notebook Computer Using Your Notebook ComputerLocating the Controls and Connectors Locating the Controls and ConnectorsFront Using Your Notebook ComputerLocating the Controls and Connectors Power indicatorRight Using Your Notebook ComputerLocating the Controls and Connectors 1 Power buttonBack Using Your Notebook ComputerLocating the Controls and Connectors connectorBottom Using Your Notebook ComputerLocating the Controls and Connectors Computer User GuideConnecting a Power Source Connecting a Power SourceUsing the AC Adapter Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing Battery Power Using Your Notebook ComputerConnecting a Power Source 1 Open the cover of the battery bay1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Insert the battery pack Using Your Notebook ComputerConnecting a Power Source Using Your Notebook Computer Connecting a Power SourceBattery Indicator Battery Indicator Light StatusUsing Your Notebook Computer Connecting a Power SourceFor 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 GuideUsing Your Notebook Computer Connecting a Power Source1 Open the cover of the battery bay 2 Pull out the battery pack 3 Close the cover of the battery bayUsing Your Notebook Computer Starting Your ComputerStarting Your Computer Using Your Notebook Computer Shutting Down Your ComputerShutting Down Your Computer Using Your Notebook Computer Closing the Front PanelClosing the Front Panel Using Your Notebook Computer Registering Your ComputerRegistering Your Computer Using the Keyboard Using the KeyboardUsing Your Notebook Computer Notebook Computer User GuideUsing Your Notebook Computer Using the KeyboardGuide KeysCombinations and Functions with the Windows Key Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing the Keyboard Sony Notebook Computer User GuideIndicators Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing the Keyboard Data is read from or written to theCombinations and Functions with the Fn Key Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing the Keyboard FeatureUsing Your Notebook Computer Using the KeyboardCombinations Feature Sony Notebook Computer User GuideUsing Your Notebook Computer Using the Jog DialUsing the Jog Dial To Use the Jog Dial Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing the Jog Dial You can adjust the size of the Jog Dial window or close it. ToSetup the Jog Dial settings Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing the Jog Dial 1 Turn the Jog Dial to select an item, then press the Jog DialTo cancel the sound effect, remove the check in Spin and Push Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing the Jog Dial Software that support the Jog Dial Software that do not support the Jog DialUsing Your Notebook Computer Using the Jog DialUsing Your Notebook Computer Using the TouchpadUsing the Touchpad Press the left button twice Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing the Touchpad Using the Floppy Disk Drive Using the Floppy Disk DriveTo Use as an External Drive Using Your Notebook ComputerTo use as an internal drive Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing the Floppy Disk Drive Hold the diskette with the label side facing upUsing Your Notebook Computer Using the Floppy Disk DriveEject button LED indicator Sony Notebook Computer User GuideTo remove the Floppy Disk drive Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing the Floppy Disk Drive When the computer is off, skip steps 1 andUsing Your Notebook Computer Using the DVD-ROM DriveUsing the DVD-ROM Drive Using Your Notebook Computer Using the DVD-ROM DriveWhen 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 remove the DVD-ROM drive To insert the DVD-ROM driveUsing Your Notebook Computer Using the DVD-ROM DriveUsing PC Cards Using PC CardsUsing Your Notebook Computer Sony Notebook Computer User GuideUse the lower slot for PC type III cards Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing PC Cards Using Your Notebook Computer Using PC Cardspower management modes recognized. Reboot your1 Close any applications that are using the PC card Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing PC Cards Using Your Notebook Computer Using Smart Connect and Smart Connect MonitorUsing Smart Connect and Smart Connect Monitor Using Power Saving Modes Using Power Saving ModesNormal Mode System Idle ModeSystem Suspend Mode System Hibernation ModeUsing Your Notebook Computer Using Power Saving ModesUsing Your Notebook Computer Using a Second Battery PackUsing a Second Battery Pack Using Your Notebook Computer Using a Second Battery PackTo charge the second battery pack Multi-purpose bay Weight Saver2 Remove the weight saver, and then pull out the battery pack Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing a Second Battery Pack Using Your Notebook Computer Using the Weight SaverUsing the Weight Saver Connecting peripheral devices Connecting peripheral devicesConnecting to a phone line PC card modemPC card modem Connecting peripheral devicesChoosing an optional PC Card Modem Connecting peripheral devicesPC card modem Phone line jackDocking station Connecting peripheral devicesAll connectors are SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage according to EN60950 PC card modemBefore connecting the docking Leftstation Connecting peripheral devicesTo connect the docking station to your computer Connecting peripheral devicesPlease make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible Docking/FDD connectorTo remove the docking station from your computer Connecting peripheral devicesPC card modem 5 Push the tab into the hollow firmly until it clicksConnecting peripheral devices Do not remove the docking station when the IN USE indicator litsPC card modem Sony Notebook Computer User GuideConnecting peripheral devices External Mouse or KeyboardExternal Mouse or Keyboard Floppy Disk Drive Floppy Disk DriveTo connect a floppy disk drive To use the floppy disk drive standProjections Holes Connecting peripheral devicesFloppy Disk Drive Before using the printer PrinterPrinter To connect a printer2 Click the Device Manager tab 3 Select Apply, and then click OK Connecting peripheral devicesPrinter Connecting peripheral devices External DisplayExternal Display To connect a multimedia computer display Connecting peripheral devicesExternal Display Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a projectorRGB signal cable External DisplayConnecting peripheral devices External DisplayTo select a display PressUsing Memory Sticks To use diskettes with the Digital MavicaTo use diskettes with the Digital Mavica Connecting peripheral devicesConnecting peripheral devices Memory SticksMemory Sticks Connecting peripheral devices Digital Video Camera RecorderDigital Video Camera Recorder AV Devices AV DevicesTo connect an MD deck or a CD player Connecting peripheral devicesConnecting peripheral devices SERIAL/CONTROL A1 II switch Docking Station connected to the computerAV Devices Sony Notebook Computer User GuideTo connect a CD player, an active speaker, or an amplifier Connecting peripheral devicesAV Devices Computer User GuideTo connect a TV or a Video Deck Connecting peripheral devicesPower cord AV DevicesConnecting peripheral devices External SpeakersExternal Speakers Connecting peripheral devices External MicrophoneExternal Microphone 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 OptionsOther sources of information The online help files that accompany your pre-installed software contain instructions on using the softwareGetting Help About Sony’s Support OptionsTroubleshooting TroubleshootingTable of troubleshooting methods About the computer and software1 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer TroubleshootingGetting Help Getting Help Troubleshooting1 Press F2 The BIOS Setup menu starts 2 Set the date month/day/year Getting Help TroubleshootingIf you still have problems, please call VAIO-Link Troubleshooting Getting HelpMy software program “locks up” or crashes My mouse doesn’t workAbout Digital Video Captures and DVgate About the displayTroubleshooting Getting HelpAbout DVD-ROMs, CD-ROMs and diskettes TroubleshootingGetting Help Make sure the computer is turned onAbout sound Troubleshooting1 Make sure the mute setting is off in your DVD player Getting HelpAbout the modem TroubleshootingCheck the volume controls in Windows Getting HelpN.B., you are strongly advised to always use the same PC Card slot TroubleshootingGetting Help 2 Open My Computer 3 Open the Control Panel 4 Open Modems TroubleshootingGetting Help About peripherals TroubleshootingGetting Help Make sure the PC card is compatible with your version of WindowsNotes on Use Notes on UseAdding Memory Adding MemoryPrecautions Notes on UseAdding Memory Handle the Memory Module gentlyDo not place the memory module in places subject to Notes on UseAdding Memory To remove a memory module 1 Follow the steps 1 to 5 of To install a memory moduleNotes on Use Adding MemoryNotes on Use To install a memory moduleAdding Memory Notes on Use Adding MemorySony Notebook Computer User Guide TabsNotes on Use Adding MemorySony Notebook Computer User Guide 1 Slide the memory module into the slotAdding Memory To view the amount of memoryNotes on Use Placing a Keycap Placing a KeycapTo place a keycap keycaps when placing themNotes on Use Other precautionsOther precautions On handling the display filter Other precautionsNotes on Use On Handling the display filter and the LCD Screen Other precautionsNotes on Use On the Power Source Other precautionsNotes on Use Your computer operates on 100V-240V AC 50/60 HzOther precautions On InstallationNotes on Use On HandlingDo not use cut or damaged connection cables Other precautionsNotes on Use Notes on Use Other precautionsKeep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Notes on Use Other precautionsYou do not need to discharge the battery before recharging Specifications SpecificationsSony Notebook Computer User Guide Model NumberSpecifications Supplied AccessoriesService GuaranteeSpecifications DimensionsWeight with weight saverSony Notebook Computer User Guide IndexIndex Index Sony Notebook Computer User GuideSony Notebook Computer IndexUser Guide Index Sony Notebook Computer User GuideIndex Sony Notebook Computer User Guide