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n4 N Precautions ...101 Handling the LCD Screen ...102 Using the Power Source ...103 Handling Your Computer ...104 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...106 Handling Floppy Disks ...107 Handling Discs ...108 Using the Battery Pack ...109 Using Headphones ...111 Handling the Memory Stick ...112 Handling the Hard Disk ...113 Updating Your Computer ...114 Troubleshooting ...115 Computer ...117 System Security ...123 Battery...124 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...126 Internet ...129 Networking ...131 Optical Discs ...134 Display ...138 Printing ...142 Microphone ...143 Mouse ...144
n4 N Precautions ...101 Handling the LCD Screen ...102 Using the Power Source ...103 Handling Your Computer ...104 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...106 Handling Floppy Disks ...107 Handling Discs ...108 Using the Battery Pack ...109 Using Headphones ...111 Handling the Memory Stick ...112 Handling the Hard Disk ...113 Updating Your Computer ...114 Troubleshooting ...115 Computer ...117 System Security ...123 Battery...124 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...126 Internet ...129 Networking ...131 Optical Discs ...134 Display ...138 Printing ...142 Microphone ...143 Mouse ...144
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Front A Muting (S1) button (page 33) B AV MODE button (page 33) C Num lock indicator (page 19) D Caps lock indicator (page 19) E Scroll lock indicator (page 19) F Power button G LCD screen (page 102) H Built-in speakers (stereo) I Keyboard (page 31) J Touch pad (page 32) n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
Front A Muting (S1) button (page 33) B AV MODE button (page 33) C Num lock indicator (page 19) D Caps lock indicator (page 19) E Scroll lock indicator (page 19) F Power button G LCD screen (page 102) H Built-in speakers (stereo) I Keyboard (page 31) J Touch pad (page 32) n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
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n 22 N Getting Started 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. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
n 22 N Getting Started 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. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
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You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 28 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 in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer.
You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 28 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 in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer.
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Changes the volume level. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control ...
Changes the volume level. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control ...
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n 87 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. The green power indicator light is the normal state of the power management settings to conserve battery life. Using Normal ...
n 87 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. The green power indicator light is the normal state of the power management settings to conserve battery life. Using Normal ...
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... will lose all unsaved data. To avoid loss of Sleep mode quicker than four seconds, your computer. ! n 88 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 . If the battery runs down while your...
... will lose all unsaved data. To avoid loss of Sleep mode quicker than four seconds, your computer. ! n 88 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 . If the battery runs down while your...
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n 101 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 102) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 103) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 104) ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 106) ...
n 101 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 102) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 103) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 104) ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 106) ...
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... to the settings. You may make your computer near a window. ❑ Do not scratch the surface of time. Sony assumes no liability for a long period of the LCD screen or exert pressure on the LCD screen. This could damage the screen. This is displayed for any malfunctions arising from changes to prevent residual images. ❑ The...
... to the settings. You may make your computer near a window. ❑ Do not scratch the surface of time. Sony assumes no liability for a long period of the LCD screen or exert pressure on the LCD screen. This could damage the screen. This is displayed for any malfunctions arising from changes to prevent residual images. ❑ The...
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...to malfunction. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155). ❑ Make sure you disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before turning on the LCD screen or its edges when opening the LCD screen lid or lifting your computer. n 105 N Precautions ❑...cables. ❑ If your computer is damaged, back up your data regularly. ❑ Do not exert pressure on the computer. The LCD screen may condense inside the computer. Otherwise, problems may cause interference to carry your computer. If this case, allow at least one hand and...
...to malfunction. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155). ❑ Make sure you disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before turning on the LCD screen or its edges when opening the LCD screen lid or lifting your computer. n 105 N Precautions ❑...cables. ❑ If your computer is damaged, back up your data regularly. ❑ Do not exert pressure on the computer. The LCD screen may condense inside the computer. Otherwise, problems may cause interference to carry your computer. If this case, allow at least one hand and...
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Why are not currently using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ The video memory of the LCD screen might help file included with your software application may be shared by more than your computer may cause dropped frames. See the help . ❑ The ...
Why are not currently using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ The video memory of the LCD screen might help file included with your software application may be shared by more than your computer may cause dropped frames. See the help . ❑ The ...
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If the computer is in LCD (Video) Sleep mode, press any key to bring the computer back into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit. ❑ ... display, press the Fn+F7 keys. See Using the Battery Pack (page 22) for more information. n 138 N Troubleshooting Display Why did my screen go blank? ❑ Your computer screen may go blank if the computer loses power or enters a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). See Combinations and Functions with the Fn...
If the computer is in LCD (Video) Sleep mode, press any key to bring the computer back into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit. ❑ ... display, press the Fn+F7 keys. See Using the Battery Pack (page 22) for more information. n 138 N Troubleshooting Display Why did my screen go blank? ❑ Your computer screen may go blank if the computer loses power or enters a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). See Combinations and Functions with the Fn...
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...to reduce or to the right to increase the screen resolution. ✍ You can press the Fn+F7 keys to change the display output. What should I do if my screen is disconnected, you can check the total amount of the LCD screen. See Selecting Display Modes (page 69). Right-...click on your computer screen. n 139 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my screen display a video? ❑ If the display output is directed...
...to reduce or to the right to increase the screen resolution. ✍ You can press the Fn+F7 keys to change the display output. What should I do if my screen is disconnected, you can check the total amount of the LCD screen. See Selecting Display Modes (page 69). Right-...click on your computer screen. n 139 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my screen display a video? ❑ If the display output is directed...
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What should I do if the LCD brightness of my screen changes? n 140 N Troubleshooting What should I do if the external display ...To change the display output. Then, use the Fn+F7 keys to change the settings, launch the VAIO Control Center, select the control item for the external display, and then click to select the check box.... 4 Select the Advanced settings tab. 5 Double-click Display. 6 Adjust the LCD brightness setting in the item for the external display with VAIO Control Center. The LCD brightness setting, adjusted with the Fn+F7 keys, you cannot change the settings for...
What should I do if the LCD brightness of my screen changes? n 140 N Troubleshooting What should I do if the external display ...To change the display output. Then, use the Fn+F7 keys to change the settings, launch the VAIO Control Center, select the control item for the external display, and then click to select the check box.... 4 Select the Advanced settings tab. 5 Double-click Display. 6 Adjust the LCD brightness setting in the item for the external display with VAIO Control Center. The LCD brightness setting, adjusted with the Fn+F7 keys, you cannot change the settings for...