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    Kensington AC adapter vs. SZ fingerprint reader?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by javylsu, Mar 22, 2006.

  1. javylsu

    javylsu Notebook Consultant

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    I've been using my Kensington AC adapter on a road trip, and I've noticed that whenever I am charging with the Kensington power brick instead of my Sony, the fingerprint reader does not function. As soon as I unplug, the fingerprint reader returns to normal. Anyone else notice this behavior? I think it's because the VAIO does not recognize the power "profile" that the Kensington creates through the tip...

    Javier
     
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    ostack Notebook Evangelist

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    I haven't had that problem. Mine is currently set to the VAIO Maximum Battery profile, although I have made some changes to that profile. I don't know if I've seen anything that looks like it would effect the fingerprint reader in any way.
     
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    Lisat Notebook Guru

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    Is the Kensington adaptor the little light one? Apart from the problem you mention, do you have any difficulties with it?
     
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    The one I use is the 120W AC/DC adapter. It is not small, but it IS smaller than the OEM brick. I don't think I would use the 70W for this machine. Probably a little small for these duties. I haven't had any trouble with mine. The smart tips are a little bulky/awkward compared with the OEM form factor plug, but the versatility is really nice.
     
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    javylsu Notebook Consultant

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    Mine is the 120W AC adapter. It's not the teeny-tiny one, that's the DC-only adapter (I WISH it was that small). It is a lot smaller and lighter than the OEM brick though, and prevents me from having to carry around a lot of other adapters (ipod, phone, etc). Aside from this abnormality, though, it's AWESOME.

    Javier
     
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