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... ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...21 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using the Switch Function ...34 Using the Built-in...
... ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...21 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using the Switch Function ...34 Using the Built-in...
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n4 N Precautions ...146 Handling the LCD Screen ...147 Using the Power Source ...148 Handling Your Computer ...149 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...151 Handling Floppy Disks ...152 Handling Discs ...153 Using the Battery Pack ...154 Using Headphones ...156 Handling the Memory Stick ...157 Handling the Hard Disk ...158 Updating Your Computer ...159 Troubleshooting ...160 Computer ...162 System Security ...169 Battery...170 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...172 Internet ...175 Networking ...177 Bluetooth Technology ...180 Optical Discs ...185 Display ...190 Printing ...195 Microphone ...196
n4 N Precautions ...146 Handling the LCD Screen ...147 Using the Power Source ...148 Handling Your Computer ...149 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...151 Handling Floppy Disks ...152 Handling Discs ...153 Using the Battery Pack ...154 Using Headphones ...156 Handling the Memory Stick ...157 Handling the Hard Disk ...158 Updating Your Computer ...159 Troubleshooting ...160 Computer ...162 System Security ...169 Battery...170 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...172 Internet ...175 Networking ...177 Bluetooth Technology ...180 Optical Discs ...185 Display ...190 Printing ...195 Microphone ...196
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... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 21) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 22) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 30) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other...
... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 21) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 22) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 30) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other...
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...camera* Optical disc drive Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS * On selected models only. Illuminates while the battery pack is reading or writing data. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off or in use . Press the Caps Lock ...lit. Press it off when this indicator is not in Hibernate mode. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is unlit. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 26) for more information. When the indicator is unlit, the optical disc media is lit. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock...
...camera* Optical disc drive Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS * On selected models only. Illuminates while the battery pack is reading or writing data. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off or in use . Press the Caps Lock ...lit. Press it off when this indicator is not in Hibernate mode. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is unlit. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 26) for more information. When the indicator is unlit, the optical disc media is lit. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock...
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... adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer. If you do not intend to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. The shape of shutting down and...
... adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer. If you do not intend to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. The shape of shutting down and...
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Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. n 23 N Getting Started 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.
Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. n 23 N Getting Started 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.
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n 24 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 24 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 25 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and push the battery pack down 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 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. n 25 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and push the battery pack down 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 clicks into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. !
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... this manual from your first battery charge. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is charging. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is running out of delivery...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. ! To select your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 28). Charge indicator status Lit in orange Blinks along...
... this manual from your first battery charge. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is charging. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is running out of delivery...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. ! To select your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 28). Charge indicator status Lit in orange Blinks along...
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...in your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. To avoid loss of data, you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep... or Hibernate. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to charge while you should save your data frequently. Charging a partially discharged...
...in your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. To avoid loss of data, you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep... or Hibernate. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to charge while you should save your data frequently. Charging a partially discharged...
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... battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To make the battery life longer, enable the battery care function. To check the battery wear level Follow steps 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...
... battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To make the battery life longer, enable the battery care function. To check the battery wear level Follow steps 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...
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You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. n 29 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 on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode.
You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. n 29 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 on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode.
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Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer to the docking station ! To attach your computer to the docking station. Do not move your computer. Use the AC ...
Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer to the docking station ! To attach your computer to the docking station. Do not move your computer. Use the AC ...
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... indicator light is lit. Do not disconnect your computer. Be sure that no devices connected to take your computer from the Docking Station ! When the battery pack is lit may cause unstable operations. Once you have completed the steps in loss of unsaved data or a failure of the computer while on...
... indicator light is lit. Do not disconnect your computer. Be sure that no devices connected to take your computer from the Docking Station ! When the battery pack is lit may cause unstable operations. Once you have completed the steps in loss of unsaved data or a failure of the computer while on...
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... state of the computer when it is lit in use. The green power indicator light is in this mode. When using battery power, you select. ! If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining... the power management setting you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. n 130 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management settings...
... state of the computer when it is lit in use. The green power indicator light is in this mode. When using battery power, you select. ! If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining... the power management setting you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. n 130 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management settings...
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... use your computer will lose all unsaved data. To avoid loss of time while it is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. If the battery runs down while your data frequently. If you press and hold the power button for a long period of data, you do not intend to the... than four seconds, your computer for more power than Hibernate mode. ! To return to the previous work state is in this mode. ! n 131 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 .
... use your computer will lose all unsaved data. To avoid loss of time while it is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. If the battery runs down while your data frequently. If you press and hold the power button for a long period of data, you do not intend to the... than four seconds, your computer for more power than Hibernate mode. ! To return to the previous work state is in this mode. ! n 131 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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... the computer into Hibernate mode. The power indicator light is turned off . To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down , no data will be activated. Hibernate mode requires more ...time than Sleep mode. ! n 133 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 unlit in Hibernate...
... the computer into Hibernate mode. The power indicator light is turned off . To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down , no data will be activated. Hibernate mode requires more ...time than Sleep mode. ! n 133 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 unlit in Hibernate...
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... of your desired power plan. See the help file included with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to step 3. n 135 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for more information. Change the ...settings for VAIO computers. The VAIO Power Management is added to the Windows Power Options Properties. Change...
... of your desired power plan. See the help file included with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to step 3. n 135 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for more information. Change the ...settings for VAIO computers. The VAIO Power Management is added to the Windows Power Options Properties. Change...
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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 the computer. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following: ❑ The procedures described in the ...following pages. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. n 139 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to your system. Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to do so may...
... 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 the computer. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following: ❑ The procedures described in the ...following pages. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. n 139 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to your system. Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to do so may...