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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 ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Touch Pad ...34 Using Special-function Buttons ...35 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 ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Touch Pad ...34 Using Special-function Buttons ...35 Using the Built-in...
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... 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 30) Upon completion, connect one device (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 computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer.
... 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 30) Upon completion, connect one device (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 computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer.
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...battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. n 27 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can customize the current battery charging method using the Battery... Charge Functions. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery ...
...battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. n 27 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can customize the current battery charging method using the Battery... Charge Functions. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery ...
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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 28 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 28 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.
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.... ✍ You can find the current performance mode by the indicator lights on your computer to conserve battery power. ❑ SPEED mode Uses the NVIDIA video controller to provide faster performance. ! n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Selecting Performance Modes Your computer is equipped with the performance selector switch (1) to close all open...
.... ✍ You can find the current performance mode by the indicator lights on your computer to conserve battery power. ❑ SPEED mode Uses the NVIDIA video controller to provide faster performance. ! n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Selecting Performance Modes Your computer is equipped with the performance selector switch (1) to close all open...
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... regardless of the power management settings to conserve battery life. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. n 140 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can ...take advantage of the power management setting you select. ! In addition to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct...
... regardless of the power management settings to conserve battery life. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. n 140 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can ...take advantage of the power management setting you select. ! In addition to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct...
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n 141 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . If you should save your computer for a long period of Hibernate mode. Your computer comes out of ... quicker than Hibernate mode. ! Sleep mode uses more power than out of time while it is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. If the battery runs out of data, you do not intend to use your data frequently. Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer...
n 141 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . If you should save your computer for a long period of Hibernate mode. Your computer comes out of ... quicker than Hibernate mode. ! Sleep mode uses more power than out of time while it is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. If the battery runs out of data, you do not intend to use your data frequently. Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer...
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...your computer. ! If the computer is not used for more than four seconds, your computer to return to Normal mode when you can use the VAIO Control Center to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. To change the Sleep mode settings. To modify this, you open the... LCD screen lid. If you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. n 142 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click...
...your computer. ! If the computer is not used for more than four seconds, your computer to return to Normal mode when you can use the VAIO Control Center to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. To change the Sleep mode settings. To modify this, you open the... LCD screen lid. If you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. n 142 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click...
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Even when the battery runs out of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer before its power indicator light turns off . Alternatively, you can click ... Lock button, and Hibernate to be lost. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to place the computer into Hibernate mode. n 143 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the built-in this mode. ✍ If you do not...
Even when the battery runs out of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer before its power indicator light turns off . Alternatively, you can click ... Lock button, and Hibernate to be lost. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to place the computer into Hibernate mode. n 143 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the built-in this mode. ✍ If you do not...
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... press and hold the power button for more time to return to Normal mode when you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. You can use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer to return to Normal mode from Sleep mode. This power resuming preference will turn off automatically...
... press and hold the power button for more time to return to Normal mode when you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. You can use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer to return to Normal mode from Sleep mode. This power resuming preference will turn off automatically...
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... Click OK. n 145 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for power consumption. See the help file included with the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your requirements for more information.... The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers. Selecting a Power Plan When you start the computer, a power ...
... Click OK. n 145 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for power consumption. See the help file included with the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your requirements for more information.... The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers. Selecting a Power Plan When you start the computer, a power ...
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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 telecommunication links, networks, or modems before adding or removing memory modules. ❑ Be careful when... metal portion of memory by maintaining contact with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for example). n 149 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 the ...
... 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 telecommunication links, networks, or modems before adding or removing memory modules. ❑ Be careful when... metal portion of memory by maintaining contact with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for example). n 149 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 the ...
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n 151 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 151 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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... notch on the computer. Be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the module with the small projection in the open slot. n 153 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in a wrong orientation...
... notch on the computer. Be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the module with the small projection in the open slot. n 153 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in a wrong orientation...
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n 155 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 156) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 157) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 158... ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 160) ❑ Handling Floppy Disks (page 161) ❑ Handling Discs (page 162) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 163) ❑ Using Headphones (page 165) ❑ Handling the Memory Stick (page 166) ❑ Handling the Hard Disk (page 167) ❑ ...
n 155 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 156) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 157) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 158... ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 160) ❑ Handling Floppy Disks (page 161) ❑ Handling Discs (page 162) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 163) ❑ Using Headphones (page 165) ❑ Handling the Memory Stick (page 166) ❑ Handling the Hard Disk (page 167) ❑ ...
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... ❑ Do not charge the battery pack in writing. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using your VAIO computer. ❑ The disassembly, alteration of, or tampering with this user guide or as designated by Sony in any Sony battery pack. ❑ While the battery pack is due to 30°...50°F to 86°F (10°C 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 of any ...
... ❑ Do not charge the battery pack in writing. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using your VAIO computer. ❑ The disassembly, alteration of, or tampering with this user guide or as designated by Sony in any Sony battery pack. ❑ While the battery pack is due to 30°...50°F to 86°F (10°C 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 of any ...
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...encounter when using your VAIO computer. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for ...customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page 171) ❑ System Security (page 179) ❑ Battery...
...encounter when using your VAIO computer. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for ...customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page 171) ❑ System Security (page 179) ❑ Battery...
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... all connected USB devices, if any extra memory modules you may cause your computer to five minutes. Wait three to malfunction. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to turn on your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since ... lit. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is securely plugged into a power source and turned on. n 171 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. See the manual that you...
... all connected USB devices, if any extra memory modules you may cause your computer to five minutes. Wait three to malfunction. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to turn on your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since ... lit. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is securely plugged into a power source and turned on. n 171 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. See the manual that you...