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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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n4 N Precautions ...155 Handling the LCD Screen ...156 Using the Power Source ...157 Handling Your Computer ...158 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...160 Handling Floppy Disks ...161 Handling Discs ...162 Using the Battery Pack ...163 Using Headphones ...165 Handling the Memory Stick ...166 Handling the Hard Disk ...167 Updating Your Computer ...168 Troubleshooting ...169 Computer ...171 System Security ...179 Battery...180 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...182 Internet ...184 Networking ...186 Bluetooth Technology ...189 Optical Discs ...193 Display ...198 Printing ...202 Microphone ...203
n4 N Precautions ...155 Handling the LCD Screen ...156 Using the Power Source ...157 Handling Your Computer ...158 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...160 Handling Floppy Disks ...161 Handling Discs ...162 Using the Battery Pack ...163 Using Headphones ...165 Handling the Memory Stick ...166 Handling the Hard Disk ...167 Updating Your Computer ...168 Troubleshooting ...169 Computer ...171 System Security ...179 Battery...180 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...182 Internet ...184 Networking ...186 Bluetooth Technology ...189 Optical Discs ...193 Display ...198 Printing ...202 Microphone ...203
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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) n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up 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) n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer...
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... the Fn+Scr Lk keys to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it a second time to conserve battery power. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Illuminates while the drive is unlit. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is reading.... Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off or in use . Press it off when this indicator is unlit. Illuminates while the battery pack is reading or writing data. Illuminates while data is being read from or written to change how you press the Shift key while the...
... the Fn+Scr Lk keys to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it a second time to conserve battery power. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Illuminates while the drive is unlit. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is reading.... Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off or in use . Press it off when this indicator is unlit. Illuminates while the battery pack is reading or writing data. Illuminates while data is being read from or written to change how you press the Shift key while the...
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... AC adapter for supplying power to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. If you do not intend to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for your computer.
... AC adapter for supplying power to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. If you do not intend to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for your computer.
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n 22 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 22 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.
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n 23 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 23 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 24 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 24 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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...charge level you selected with the AC adapter. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is running out of delivery. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is charging. To select your desired maximum charge level..., see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27). When the battery pack charges close to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! Charge indicator status Lit in orange Blinks along with the green power indicator Blinks along with...
...charge level you selected with the AC adapter. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is running out of delivery. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is charging. To select your desired maximum charge level..., see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27). When the battery pack charges close to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! Charge indicator status Lit in orange Blinks along with the green power indicator Blinks along with...
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...frequently. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. The battery pack continues to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to the previous work state is impossible. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should ...computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of battery. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you will lose all unsaved...
...frequently. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. The battery pack continues to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to the previous work state is impossible. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should ...computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of battery. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you will lose all unsaved...
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... 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 check detailed information. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. n 27...
... 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 check detailed information. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. n 27...
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n 28 N Getting Started 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. 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.
n 28 N Getting Started 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. 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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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 the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 29 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! 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 in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer.
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 the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 29 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! 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 in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer.
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... the docking station (4). 4 Unfold the docking station cover. Be sure to the docking station. Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer to install the battery pack before attaching your computer. To attach your computer while it is attached to the docking station ! This may detach the docking station and cause...
... the docking station (4). 4 Unfold the docking station cover. Be sure to the docking station. Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer to install the battery pack before attaching your computer. To attach your computer while it is attached to the docking station ! This may detach the docking station and cause...
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... video playback. Do not disconnect your computer from the docking station while the IN USE indicator light is lit. Use of unsaved data. When the battery pack is lit may result in To disconnect your computer from the Docking Station ! Be sure to close video playback software before disconnecting your computer...
... video playback. Do not disconnect your computer from the docking station while the IN USE indicator light is lit. Use of unsaved data. When the battery pack is lit may result in To disconnect your computer from the Docking Station ! Be sure to close video playback software before disconnecting your computer...
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... position. ❑ STAMINA mode Uses the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator and disables some noise or flicker. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Selecting Performance Modes Your computer is equipped with the performance selector switch (1) to provide faster performance. ! If not, you ...may temporarily show some hardware devices on your computer to conserve battery power. ❑ SPEED mode Uses the NVIDIA video controller to select a performance mode for lower power consumption or faster performance. ...
... position. ❑ STAMINA mode Uses the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator and disables some noise or flicker. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Selecting Performance Modes Your computer is equipped with the performance selector switch (1) to provide faster performance. ! If not, you ...may temporarily show some hardware devices on your computer to conserve battery power. ❑ SPEED mode Uses the NVIDIA video controller to select a performance mode for lower power consumption or faster performance. ...
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... Mode This is the normal state of the power management setting 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 computer when it is lit in use. The green power... 10%, 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. In addition to conserve battery life. n 140 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the...
... Mode This is the normal state of the power management setting 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 computer when it is lit in use. The green power... 10%, 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. In addition to conserve battery life. n 140 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the...
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...Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer for a long period of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! n 141 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 it... a disc. Your computer comes out of time while it is in this mode. ! To avoid loss of power while your data frequently. If the battery runs out of data, you should save your computer is impossible. The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you will lose all...
...Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer for a long period of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! n 141 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 it... a disc. Your computer comes out of time while it is in this mode. ! To avoid loss of power while your data frequently. If the battery runs out of data, you should save your computer is impossible. The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you will lose all...
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... you press and hold the power button for a certain period of time, it will be lost if you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. If the computer is not used for more than four seconds, your computer. ! You will lose all unsaved data. ✍ You can change ...computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. To change the Sleep mode settings. This power resuming preference will enter Sleep mode. 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 Change ...
... you press and hold the power button for a certain period of time, it will be lost if you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. If the computer is not used for more than four seconds, your computer. ! You will lose all unsaved data. ✍ You can change ...computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. To change the Sleep mode settings. This power resuming preference will enter Sleep mode. 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 Change ...