Sony VAIO TX Series user manual

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VAIO Notebook Computer Batteries - Notes on Use
❑ VAIO notebook computer battery run time (page 1)
❑ Some factors affecting battery run time (page 1)
❑ Saving battery power when not using your computer (page 1)
❑ Optimizing battery use of VAIO computers containing PowerPanel software (page 2)
❑ Using the battery (page 2)
❑ Inserting and removing the battery (page 3)
❑ Charging the battery (page 3)
❑ General notes on battery charging (page 3)
❑ Battery indicator light explanation (page 3)
❑ Dispo

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after saving its current work state to the hard disk drive. To put your computer into Hibernate mode, press and hold the FN key, and press the F12 key. ✍ Returning to the previous work state of your computer from Standby mode is faster than returning from Hibernate mode. Returning from Hibernate mode is faster than if you had completely shut down the computer. ❑ Disconnect unused peripheral devices. Unplug the connector of unused peripheral devices from your computer to eliminate their use

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Inserting and removing the battery For information about inserting and removing the battery of your VAIO® notebook computer, refer to the online User Guide available on your computer. To view the online User Guide: 1 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Help and Support. 2 In the Help and Support window, click VAIO User Guide. Charging the battery To charge your VAIO® computer's battery, proceed as follows: 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Connect the AC adapter into an AC

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Disposing of lithium ion batteries ❑ Dispose of used batteries promptly and properly. In some regions, the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business waste may be prohibited. For information regarding the recycling of rechargeable batteries in the U.S., contact the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation at (800) 822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ . ❑ Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Dispose of them promptly and properly. ❑ There is a danger of e

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© 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. For additional information regarding battery safety, refer to the printed material that came with your VAIO computer. Page 5 © 2005 Sony E