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n3 N Precautions 97 Safety Information 98 Care and Maintenance Information 102 Handling Your Computer 103 Handling the LCD Screen 105 Using the Power Source 106 Handling the Built-in Camera 107 Handling Discs 108 Using the Battery Pack 109 Handling "Memory Stick 110 ...
n3 N Precautions 97 Safety Information 98 Care and Maintenance Information 102 Handling Your Computer 103 Handling the LCD Screen 105 Using the Power Source 106 Handling the Built-in Camera 107 Handling Discs 108 Using the Battery Pack 109 Handling "Memory Stick 110 ...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports A WEB button (page 35), (page 36) B Muting (S1) button (page 35) C DISPLAY OFF button (page 35) D Num lock indicator (page 18) E Caps lock indicator (page 18) F Scroll lock indicator (page 18) G Power button H LCD screen (page 105) I Built-in speakers (stereo) J Keyboard (page 32) K Touch pad (page 34) L Left button (page 34) M Right button (page 34) n 14 N
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports A WEB button (page 35), (page 36) B Muting (S1) button (page 35) C DISPLAY OFF button (page 35) D Num lock indicator (page 18) E Caps lock indicator (page 18) F Scroll lock indicator (page 18) G Power button H LCD screen (page 105) I Built-in speakers (stereo) J Keyboard (page 32) K Touch pad (page 34) L Left button (page 34) M Right button (page 34) n 14 N
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Installing/Removing 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 Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
Installing/Removing 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 Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
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This computer is in Sleep mode. 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 fingertip underneath the tab (3) on the battery ... on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs.
This computer is in Sleep mode. 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 fingertip underneath the tab (3) on the battery ... on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs.
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...the power saving settings on battery power, you can extend your battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N Extending Your Battery Life When your computer is running... on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 88) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑...
...the power saving settings on battery power, you can extend your battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N Extending Your Battery Life When your computer is running... on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 88) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑...
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... it is turned off . While your preference: Sleep and Hibernate. ! To avoid loss of the system is in this mode. Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the built-in storage device(s) and power is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. Even when...
... it is turned off . While your preference: Sleep and Hibernate. ! To avoid loss of the system is in this mode. Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the built-in storage device(s) and power is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. Even when...
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... twice while holding down the Fn key, and then press the Enter key to switch the display output to select the display output. ! Changes the LCD brightness of your computer. To increase the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key.... To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank...
... twice while holding down the Fn key, and then press the Enter key to switch the display output to select the display output. ! Changes the LCD brightness of your computer. To increase the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key.... To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank...
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...Function (page 36) for more information. ! While the Quick Web Access function is activated, the muting (S1) button turns the volume on the LCD backlight, do any of the computer. Press any special-function button. - Turns off . ! Press any key. - Special-function button WEB button...task that is assigned to help you change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center. You can change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function ...
...Function (page 36) for more information. ! While the Quick Web Access function is activated, the muting (S1) button turns the volume on the LCD backlight, do any of the computer. Press any special-function button. - Turns off . ! Press any key. - Special-function button WEB button...task that is assigned to help you change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center. You can change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function ...
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... N Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Safety Information (page 98) ❑ Care and Maintenance Information (page 102) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 103) ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 105) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 106) ❑ Handling...
... N Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Safety Information (page 98) ❑ Care and Maintenance Information (page 102) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 103) ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 105) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 106) ❑ Handling...
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...Information n 102 N Care and Maintenance Information Computer ❑ Clean the cabinet with a soft, dry or lightly moistened cloth with a blower brush or a soft brush. LCD Screen Use a soft, dry cloth to pressure. Do not rub the cover, as these may cause damage to wipe the surface from the center out... built-in camera with a mild detergent solution. Rubbing the surface could damage the screen. Built-in Camera Clean the lens protection cover of the LCD screen. If the cover is extremely dirty, wipe it out well, and use an abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or...
...Information n 102 N Care and Maintenance Information Computer ❑ Clean the cabinet with a soft, dry or lightly moistened cloth with a blower brush or a soft brush. LCD Screen Use a soft, dry cloth to pressure. Do not rub the cover, as these may cause damage to wipe the surface from the center out... built-in camera with a mild detergent solution. Rubbing the surface could damage the screen. Built-in Camera Clean the lens protection cover of the LCD screen. If the cover is extremely dirty, wipe it out well, and use an abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or...
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To carry the computer with the lid open the computer, hold the computer with the other. The LCD screen may be sure to hold the base with one hand and gently lift the LCD screen lid with both hands. ❑ Use a carrying case specially designed to malfunction. To open , be sensitive to pressure... Your Computer n 104 N ❑ To avoid losing data when your computer is damaged, back up your data regularly. ❑ Do not exert pressure on the LCD screen or its edges when opening the LCD screen lid or lifting your computer.
To carry the computer with the lid open the computer, hold the computer with the other. The LCD screen may be sure to hold the base with one hand and gently lift the LCD screen lid with both hands. ❑ Use a carrying case specially designed to malfunction. To open , be sensitive to pressure... Your Computer n 104 N ❑ To avoid losing data when your computer is damaged, back up your data regularly. ❑ Do not exert pressure on the LCD screen or its edges when opening the LCD screen lid or lifting your computer.
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... to normal temperature, the screen returns to block direct sunlight when using high-precision technology. You may scratch the LCD screen or soil it . This could damage the LCD screen. Sony assumes no liability for selection, as it may , however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red..., blue, or green) that continuously appear on the LCD screen. This could cause a damage. ❑ Using your computer in the...
... to normal temperature, the screen returns to block direct sunlight when using high-precision technology. You may scratch the LCD screen or soil it . This could damage the LCD screen. Sony assumes no liability for selection, as it may , however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red..., blue, or green) that continuously appear on the LCD screen. This could cause a damage. ❑ Using your computer in the...
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Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. See the manual that you are using an external display, make sure it is turned on the LCD backlight, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 35). ...Wait three to malfunction. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and ...
Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. See the manual that you are using an external display, make sure it is turned on the LCD backlight, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 35). ...Wait three to malfunction. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and ...
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To turn on the LCD backlight, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 35). ❑ Press the Alt+F4 keys several times to close the application window. Troubleshooting > Computer n 115 N What ... minutes. If the Windows Security window appears, click Restart. Turning off your computer is turned on but my screen remains blank? ❑ Make sure the LCD backlight of unsaved data. Then plug the AC adapter and turn on the computer again. ! Unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for more...
To turn on the LCD backlight, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 35). ❑ Press the Alt+F4 keys several times to close the application window. Troubleshooting > Computer n 115 N What ... minutes. If the Windows Security window appears, click Restart. Turning off your computer is turned on but my screen remains blank? ❑ Make sure the LCD backlight of unsaved data. Then plug the AC adapter and turn on the computer again. ! Unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for more...
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...10065; Your computer screen may have been turned off. See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key (page 32) for more information. ❑ The LCD backlight of your computer is directed to bring the computer back into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit. ❑...; If your computer is running on the LCD backlight, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 35). See Using the Battery Pack (page 21) for more information. ❑ If the display output ...
...10065; Your computer screen may have been turned off. See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key (page 32) for more information. ❑ The LCD backlight of your computer is directed to bring the computer back into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit. ❑...; If your computer is running on the LCD backlight, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 35). See Using the Battery Pack (page 21) for more information. ❑ If the display output ...
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... the Fn Key (page 32) for changing the display output. See Selecting Display Modes (page 72) for more information. ❑ The video memory of the LCD screen. Stop video playback, change the display output to brighten your computer screen.
... the Fn Key (page 32) for changing the display output. See Selecting Display Modes (page 72) for more information. ❑ The video memory of the LCD screen. Stop video playback, change the display output to brighten your computer screen.