User Guide
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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...
User Guide
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... (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk... 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)
... (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk... 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)
User Guide
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... battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. If the battery wear level is high, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. To check the battery wear level Follow steps 1 and 4 in the right pane. 4 Click Advanced. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO...
... battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. If the battery wear level is high, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. To check the battery wear level Follow steps 1 and 4 in the right pane. 4 Click Advanced. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO...
User Guide
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... the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. When using battery power, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the power management settings to turn off specific devices,... your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To save power while not working, 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 the LCD...
... the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. When using battery power, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the power management settings to turn off specific devices,... your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To save power while not working, 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 the LCD...
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... screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off automatically. To return to use your data frequently. If the battery runs down while your computer. ! You will turn it is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. If you do not intend to ... than Hibernate mode. ! Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer will lose all unsaved data. n 88 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . To avoid loss of data, you press and hold the power button for a long period of Hibernate...
... screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off automatically. To return to use your data frequently. If the battery runs down while your computer. ! You will turn it is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. If you do not intend to ... than Hibernate mode. ! Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer will lose all unsaved data. n 88 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . To avoid loss of data, you press and hold the power button for a long period of Hibernate...
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... into Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to use your computer before its power indicator light turns off . Even when the battery runs down and resuming. This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down , no data will be activated. 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 in this mode. ...
... into Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to use your computer before its power indicator light turns off . Even when the battery runs down and resuming. This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down , no data will be activated. 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 in this mode. ...
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...to ensure better operation of power source you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to display the window that time, for example, AC power. n 92 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for more information. With this icon to suit your desired power.... Change the settings for each item. 4 Click OK. The VAIO Power Management is added to step 3. See the help file included with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you are using at that shows your computer and longer battery life. This icon indicates what kind of your power status. To...
...to ensure better operation of power source you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to display the window that time, for example, AC power. n 92 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for more information. With this icon to suit your desired power.... Change the settings for each item. 4 Click OK. The VAIO Power Management is added to step 3. See the help file included with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you are using at that shows your computer and longer battery life. This icon indicates what kind of your power status. To...
User Guide
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... (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 cover or panel from ESD. Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion ...described in this document assume user familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with your computer. n 95 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you remove any telecommunication links, networks, or ...
... (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 cover or panel from ESD. Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion ...described in this document assume user familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with your computer. n 95 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you remove any telecommunication links, networks, or ...
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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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n 99 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it clicks into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with ... want to install only one memory module, be sure to use the slot closer to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the motherboard. Do not touch any other components on the computer.
n 99 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it clicks into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with ... want to install only one memory module, be sure to use the slot closer to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the motherboard. Do not touch any other components on the computer.
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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) ❑ Handling Floppy Disks (page 107) ❑ Handling Discs (page 108) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 109) ❑ Using Headphones (page 111) ❑ Handling the Memory Stick (page 112) ❑ Handling the Hard Disk (page 113) ❑ ...
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) ❑ Handling Floppy Disks (page 107) ❑ Handling Discs (page 108) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 109) ❑ Using Headphones (page 111) ❑ Handling the Memory Stick (page 112) ❑ Handling the Hard Disk (page 113) ❑ ...
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... surface. ❑ If you are not using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are provided with this user guide or as designated by Sony in writing. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using your VAIO computer. ❑ The disassembly, alteration of, or tampering ...sun or under direct sunlight. ❑ Battery life is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. ❑ Charge battery packs at the following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in case...
... surface. ❑ If you are not using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are provided with this user guide or as designated by Sony in writing. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using your VAIO computer. ❑ The disassembly, alteration of, or tampering ...sun or under direct sunlight. ❑ Battery life is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. ❑ Charge battery packs at the following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in case...
User Guide
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...: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page 117) ❑ System Security (page 123) ❑ Battery (page...
...: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page 117) ❑ System Security (page 123) ❑ Battery (page...
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...I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ If you are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and ...contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to turn on . For...
...I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ If you are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and ...contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to turn on . For...