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... ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in...
... ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in...
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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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... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) Before starting your computer. n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to...
... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) Before starting your computer. n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to...
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Bottom n 18 N Getting Started A Battery connector (page 22) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 97)
Bottom n 18 N Getting Started A Battery connector (page 22) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 97)
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See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it a second time to change how you press the ... the numeric keypad. Illuminates while the drive is reading or writing data. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is charging. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Illuminates when data is unlit. Press the Num Lk key to type letters in use . Press it off the indicator. Normal typing...
See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it a second time to change how you press the ... the numeric keypad. Illuminates while the drive is reading or writing data. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is charging. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Illuminates when data is unlit. Press the Num Lk key to type letters in use . Press it off the indicator. Normal typing...
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... adapter for your computer. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 90). n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the computer. ✍ To disconnect your computer for a long period of...
... adapter for your computer. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 90). n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the computer. ✍ To disconnect your computer for a long period of...
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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 22 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 22 N Getting Started
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n 23 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 23 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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This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. n 24 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 24 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. !
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... with your computer is charging. n 25 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off. The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is charging. Charge indicator status Lit in orange Blinks...
... with your computer is charging. n 25 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off. The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is charging. Charge indicator status Lit in orange Blinks...
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... wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. When your computer is directly connected to charge while you should save.... Going back to AC power. Your computer is directly connected to the previous work state is low. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you are in your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. To avoid loss of data, you should ...
... wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. When your computer is directly connected to charge while you should save.... Going back to AC power. Your computer is directly connected to the previous work state is low. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you are in your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. To avoid loss of data, you should ...
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... 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed information. If the battery wear level is high, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. To check the...
... 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed information. If the battery wear level is high, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. To check the...
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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 in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. n 28 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! 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.
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. n 28 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! 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.
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... shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you can take advantage of the power management setting you to conserve battery life. n 87 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as...
... shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you can take advantage of the power management setting you to conserve battery life. n 87 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as...
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... more than four seconds, your computer is impossible. The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. 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...
... more than four seconds, your computer is impossible. The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. 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...
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... mode. This power saving mode saves you do not intend to be lost. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. n 90 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 turned off . Even...
... mode. This power saving mode saves you do not intend to be lost. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. n 90 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 turned off . Even...
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.... This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for more information. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you need to change... better operation of power source you can enhance the Windows power management functions to the Windows Power Options Properties. See the help file included with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you start the computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your requirements for...
.... This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for more information. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you need to change... better operation of power source you can enhance the Windows power management functions to the Windows Power Options Properties. See the help file included with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you start the computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your requirements for...
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... static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off 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 changing...adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to do not handle materials that are ready to your system. n 95 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the amount of memory by ...
... static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off 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 changing...adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to do not handle materials that are ready to your system. n 95 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the amount of memory by ...
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n 97 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.
n 97 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.
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... the module. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. n 99 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in a wrong orientation, as it clicks into...
... the module. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. n 99 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in a wrong orientation, as it clicks into...