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Supplementary Information
Power Management Tips
❑If you find that an application exhibits unexpected behavior (such as reduced video quality) after returning from a reduced power consumption mode, you should close that application before your computer enters a
❑For maximum audio and video performance, use PowerPanel to select either the AC Power Profile or the Power Management Off profile.
❑If your battery level falls to less than 10 percent, you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery.
If Your Computer Does Not Start
❑Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer indicates that the power is on.
❑Check that the battery is inserted properly and that it is charged.
❑Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive.
❑Confirm that the AC adapter and all cables are connected firmly, as described in “Connecting Peripheral Devices” in the VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide that came with your computer.
❑If you plugged the computer into a power strip or UPS, make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working.
❑If you are using an external display, check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on. Check that the brightness control is adjusted correctly. See the manual that came with your display for details.
❑Moisture condensation may have occurred. Do not use the computer for at least one hour and then turn on the computer.
❑When the internal backup battery is low on power, it may not be able to boot your system properly. You can correct this situation as follows: Plug in the AC adapter and allow the computer to charge for one hour while the power is on. Do not use the computer during this time. After one hour, turn the power off and then on again. To charge the internal backup battery fully, keep the AC adapter connected for more than 24 hours after turning the power on. You can use your computer while charging the battery.
