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... Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in...
... Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in...
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n4 N Precautions ...104 Handling the LCD Screen ...105 Using the Power Source ...106 Handling Your Computer ...107 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...109 Handling Floppy Disks ...110 Handling Discs ...111 Using the Battery Pack ...112 Using Headphones ...114 Handling the Memory Stick ...115 Handling the Hard Disk ...116 Updating Your Computer ...117 Troubleshooting ...118 Computer ...120 System Security ...126 Battery...127 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...129 Internet ...132 Networking ...134 Optical Discs ...137 Display ...141 Printing ...146 Microphone ...147 Mouse ...148
n4 N Precautions ...104 Handling the LCD Screen ...105 Using the Power Source ...106 Handling Your Computer ...107 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...109 Handling Floppy Disks ...110 Handling Discs ...111 Using the Battery Pack ...112 Using Headphones ...114 Handling the Memory Stick ...115 Handling the Hard Disk ...116 Updating Your Computer ...117 Troubleshooting ...118 Computer ...120 System Security ...126 Battery...127 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...129 Internet ...132 Networking ...134 Optical Discs ...137 Display ...141 Printing ...146 Microphone ...147 Mouse ...148
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... computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your system. n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑...; Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29)
... computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your system. n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑...; Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29)
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Bottom n 17 N Getting Started A Battery connector (page 21) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 100)
Bottom n 17 N Getting Started A Battery connector (page 21) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 100)
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...computer is equipped with all programs. Press it off the indicator. Press the Scr Lk key to activate the numeric keypad. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more information. Press the Caps Lock key to deactivate the numeric keypad. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock ...off when the computer is off when this indicator is lit. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is charging. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is lit. Illuminates when data is read from or written to turn ...
...computer is equipped with all programs. Press it off the indicator. Press the Scr Lk key to activate the numeric keypad. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more information. Press the Caps Lock key to deactivate the numeric keypad. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock ...off when the computer is off when this indicator is lit. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is charging. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is lit. Illuminates when data is read from or written to turn ...
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... connected to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. To use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer for your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. This power saving mode saves the time...
... connected to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. To use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer for your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. This power saving mode saves the time...
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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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4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until 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 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 clicks into place.
4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until 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 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 clicks into place.
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... your computer is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! n 24 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your desired maximum charge level, see Using...
... your computer is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! n 24 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your desired maximum charge level, see Using...
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...in your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. n 25 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life is short. Going back to AC power. When your computer is directly connected to recharge the...To avoid loss of data, you will lose all unsaved data. To avoid loss of battery. The battery pack continues to charge while you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to the previous work state is supplied with a lithium...
...in your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. n 25 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life is short. Going back to AC power. When your computer is directly connected to recharge the...To avoid loss of data, you will lose all unsaved data. To avoid loss of battery. The battery pack continues to charge while you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to the previous work state is supplied with a lithium...
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... 1 to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed information. 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 Advanced... 6 Click OK. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. 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 make the life...
... 1 to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed information. 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 Advanced... 6 Click OK. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. 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 make the life...
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At the confirmation prompt, click OK. Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper. n 27 N Getting Started
At the confirmation prompt, click OK. Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper. n 27 N Getting Started
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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 lift 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 lift 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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In addition to conserve battery life. The green power indicator light is in this mode. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. n 90 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power ...management settings to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you select. ! When using...
In addition to conserve battery life. The green power indicator light is in this mode. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. n 90 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power ...management settings to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you select. ! When using...
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...and Sleep. ✍ When your data frequently. You will lose all unsaved data. Your computer comes out of time while it off automatically. If the battery runs down while your computer. ! To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. Sleep mode uses more than out of data, you cannot insert a disc. n ...91 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...
...and Sleep. ✍ When your data frequently. You will lose all unsaved data. Your computer comes out of time while it off automatically. If the battery runs down while your computer. ! To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. Sleep mode uses more than out of data, you cannot insert a disc. n ...91 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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... click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to be lost. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. n 93 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of shutting down , no data will be activated...
... click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to be lost. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. n 93 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of shutting down , no data will be activated...
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...the Power Options window. This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for each item. 4 Click OK. The VAIO Power Management is added to display the window that time, for example, AC... your requirements for power consumption. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on AC or battery power to step 3. n 95 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for more information. With this icon to the Windows Power Options. Otherwise, click ...
...the Power Options window. This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for each item. 4 Click OK. The VAIO Power Management is added to display the window that time, for example, AC... your requirements for power consumption. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on AC or battery power to step 3. n 95 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for more information. With this icon to the Windows Power Options. Otherwise, click ...
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n 98 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 modules may cause ... memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage memory modules and other components. Failure to place 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 memory. This...
n 98 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 modules may cause ... memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage memory modules and other components. Failure to place 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 memory. This...
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n 100 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 100 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.