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... 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Updating Your Computer 28 Using Your VAIO Computer 29 Using the Keyboard 30 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using Special-function Buttons 33 Using the... Modes 63 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 65 Connecting an External Microphone 68 Connecting a USB Device 69 Connecting an i.LINK Device 71 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 73 Setting the Password 74 Using the VAIO Control Center 79 Using the Power Saving Modes 80 Using the...
... 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Updating Your Computer 28 Using Your VAIO Computer 29 Using the Keyboard 30 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using Special-function Buttons 33 Using the... Modes 63 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 65 Connecting an External Microphone 68 Connecting a USB Device 69 Connecting an i.LINK Device 71 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 73 Setting the Password 74 Using the VAIO Control Center 79 Using the Power Saving Modes 80 Using the...
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...95 Using the Power Source 96 Handling Your Computer 97 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera 100 Handling Discs 101 Using the Battery Pack 102 Using Headphones 104 Handling the Memory Stick 105 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 106 Troubleshooting 107 Computer 109 System Security ...115 Battery 116 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera 118 Internet 120 Networking 122 Optical Discs 125 Display 129 Printing 133 Microphone 134 Speakers 135 Touch...
...95 Using the Power Source 96 Handling Your Computer 97 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera 100 Handling Discs 101 Using the Battery Pack 102 Using Headphones 104 Handling the Memory Stick 105 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 106 Troubleshooting 107 Computer 109 System Security ...115 Battery 116 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera 118 Internet 120 Networking 122 Optical Discs 125 Display 129 Printing 133 Microphone 134 Speakers 135 Touch...
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... problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your computer 4 The hardware component or...any repair service you do not find it on your Sony VAIO computer. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. Customer ...
... problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your computer 4 The hardware component or...any repair service you do not find it on your Sony VAIO computer. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. Customer ...
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...10065; Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 28) Be sure to get started using your... VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only ...
...10065; Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 28) Be sure to get started using your... VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only ...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Bottom n 17 N A Battery connector (page 20) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 90)
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Bottom n 17 N A Battery connector (page 20) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 90)
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See Charging the Battery Pack (page 23) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE ... in green when the computer is on the program you are enabled. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is charging. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Illuminates when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick in use . Illuminates while the built-in storage device or...
See Charging the Battery Pack (page 23) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE ... in green when the computer is on the program you are enabled. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is charging. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Illuminates when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick in use . Illuminates while the built-in storage device or...
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... on the computer. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. If you do not intend to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for your computer. To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to...
... on the computer. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. If you do not intend to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for your computer. To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to...
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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. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. n 20 N
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. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. n 20 N
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 21 N 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.
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 21 N 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 22 N 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 the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack 4 Push the battery pack down into place.
n 22 N 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 the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack 4 Push the battery pack down into place.
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... in orange Blinks along with the green power indicator Blinks along with your computer is charging. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of delivery. The charge indicator light turns on while the... your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 25). When the battery pack charges close to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 N Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the orange power indicator Blinks fast...
... in orange Blinks along with the green power indicator Blinks along with your computer is charging. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of delivery. The charge indicator light turns on while the... your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 25). When the battery pack charges close to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 N Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the orange power indicator Blinks fast...
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...from the AC outlet. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 24 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life is directly connected to AC power. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you will lose all... previous work state is impossible. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should save your data frequently. Going back to charge while you are in your data frequently and manually activate a power ...
...from the AC outlet. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 24 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life is directly connected to AC power. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you will lose all... previous work state is impossible. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should save your data frequently. Going back to charge while you are in your data frequently and manually activate a power ...
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...make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. 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. 4 Click to 3 in To enable the battery care function above and...Using the Battery Pack n 25 N Using the Battery Charge Functions You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. Using the Battery Life ...
...make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. 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. 4 Click to 3 in To enable the battery care function above and...Using the Battery Pack n 25 N Using the Battery Charge Functions You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. Using the Battery Life ...
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... 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 the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and...
... 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 the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and...
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... two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. The green power indicator light is lit in use. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you select. ! 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 setting you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 80 N Using the Power ...
... two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. The green power indicator light is lit in use. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you select. ! 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 setting you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 80 N Using the Power ...
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... impossible. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than out of time while it off automatically. If the battery runs out of data, you will lose all unsaved data. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 81 N Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places...
... impossible. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than out of time while it off automatically. If the battery runs out of data, you will lose all unsaved data. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 81 N Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places...
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... your computer for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Even when the battery runs out of the system is saved on the built-in storage device(s) and power is unlit in Hibernate mode, you do not intend to... be lost. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 83 N Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of power, no data will be activated.
... your computer for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Even when the battery runs out of the system is saved on the built-in storage device(s) and power is unlit in Hibernate mode, you do not intend to... be lost. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 83 N Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of power, no data will be activated.
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... window. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 85 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your requirements for each item. 4 ...of power source you are using at that shows your computer and longer battery life. Change the settings for power consumption. The VAIO Power Management is added to display the window that time, for VAIO computers. This icon indicates what kind of your power status. With ...
... window. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 85 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your requirements for each item. 4 ...of power source you are using at that shows your computer and longer battery life. Change the settings for power consumption. The VAIO Power Management is added to display the window that time, for VAIO computers. This icon indicates what kind of your power status. With ...
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... 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 cover or panel from the computer. Before you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes ...unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure. If such a station is not detected by installing optional memory modules. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 88 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you...
... 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 cover or panel from the computer. Before you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes ...unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure. If such a station is not detected by installing optional memory modules. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 88 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you...
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Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 90 N 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.
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 90 N 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.