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... ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in...
... ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in...
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n4 N Precautions ...108 Handling the LCD Screen ...109 Using the Power Source ...110 Handling Your Computer ...111 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...113 Handling Floppy Disks ...114 Handling Discs ...115 Using the Battery Pack ...116 Using Headphones ...118 Handling the Memory Stick ...119 Handling the Hard Disk ...120 Updating Your Computer ...121 Troubleshooting ...122 Computer ...124 System Security ...131 Battery...132 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...134 Internet ...137 Networking ...139 Bluetooth Technology ...142 Optical Discs ...147 Display ...152 Printing ...157 Microphone ...158
n4 N Precautions ...108 Handling the LCD Screen ...109 Using the Power Source ...110 Handling Your Computer ...111 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...113 Handling Floppy Disks ...114 Handling Discs ...115 Using the Battery Pack ...116 Using Headphones ...118 Handling the Memory Stick ...119 Handling the Hard Disk ...120 Updating Your Computer ...121 Troubleshooting ...122 Computer ...124 System Security ...131 Battery...132 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...134 Internet ...137 Networking ...139 Bluetooth Technology ...142 Optical Discs ...147 Display ...152 Printing ...157 Microphone ...158
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... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer...
... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer...
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... in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off when this indicator is lit. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is reading or writing data. See Charging the...
... in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off when this indicator is lit. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is reading or writing data. See Charging the...
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..., place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer. To use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. n 20 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use the...
..., place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer. To use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. n 20 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use the...
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Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. n 21 N Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. n 21 N Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
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n 22 N Getting Started 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projections (2) on either side of the battery compartment fit into the U-shaped cuts (3) on either side of the battery pack.
n 22 N Getting Started 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projections (2) on either side of the battery compartment fit into the U-shaped cuts (3) on either side of the battery pack.
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n 23 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and push the battery pack down into the compartment until it clicks into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs.
n 23 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and push the battery pack down into the compartment until it clicks into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs.
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... turns off. To select your first battery charge. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is running out of delivery. When the battery pack charges close to the maximum charge... orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 26). n 24 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode...
... turns off. To select your first battery charge. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is running out of delivery. When the battery pack charges close to the maximum charge... orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 26). n 24 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode...
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... back to the previous work state is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. When your computer is impossible. To avoid loss of data, you are in...power from the AC outlet. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. The battery pack continues to charge while you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power...
... back to the previous work state is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. When your computer is impossible. To avoid loss of data, you are in...power from the AC outlet. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. The battery pack continues to charge while you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power...
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... and check detailed information. n 26 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can select the battery charging method for your battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click to 4 in the right pane. 4 Click...
... and check detailed information. n 26 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can select the battery charging method for your battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click to 4 in the right pane. 4 Click...
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To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward, put your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. n 27 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward, put your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. n 27 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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...that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. n 94 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage ...of the power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving...
...that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. n 94 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage ...of the power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving...
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... is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. To return to the previous work state is impossible. If the battery runs down while your computer. ! Sleep mode uses more than out of data, you do not intend to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When... your data frequently. n 95 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off...
... is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. To return to the previous work state is impossible. If the battery runs down while your computer. ! Sleep mode uses more than out of data, you do not intend to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When... your data frequently. n 95 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off...
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... use your computer before its power indicator light turns off . Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Even when the battery runs down and resuming. n 97 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is...
... use your computer before its power indicator light turns off . Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Even when the battery runs down and resuming. n 97 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is...
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... Select your desired power plan. Selecting a Power Plan When you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to the Windows Power Options Properties. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for example, AC power. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click...Change advanced power settings and go to display the window that time, for VAIO computers. Change the settings for more information. The VAIO Power Management is added to suit your computer and longer battery life. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you...
... Select your desired power plan. Selecting a Power Plan When you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to the Windows Power Options Properties. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for example, AC power. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click...Change advanced power settings and go to display the window that time, for VAIO computers. Change the settings for more information. The VAIO Power Management is added to suit your computer and longer battery life. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you...
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... flat surface before you remove any cover or panel from the computer. Before you upgrade your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before adding or removing memory modules. ❑ Be careful when ... operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of the chassis while performing the procedure. n 102 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to place your computer on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to expand the ...
... flat surface before you remove any cover or panel from the computer. Before you upgrade your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before adding or removing memory modules. ❑ Be careful when ... operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of the chassis while performing the procedure. n 102 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to place your computer on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to expand the ...
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n 104 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack. 3 Wait about an hour until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screw (indicated by the arrow below) on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover. 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity.
n 104 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack. 3 Wait about an hour until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screw (indicated by the arrow below) on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover. 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity.
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... cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the motherboard. n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging. 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it may... cause damage to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. Do not force the memory module into the slot in a wrong orientation, as it clicks into place...
... cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the motherboard. n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging. 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it may... cause damage to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. Do not force the memory module into the slot in a wrong orientation, as it clicks into place...