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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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Be sure to get started using your system. n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up 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 the supplied ... 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)
Be sure to get started using your system. n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up 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 the supplied ... 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)
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Back A Battery connector (page 22) n 15 N Getting Started
Back A Battery connector (page 22) n 15 N Getting Started
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See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Press it a second time to activate the numeric ... memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off the indicator. Illuminates while the battery pack is reading or writing data. Illuminates while data is being read from or written to change how you press ... with all programs. When the indicator is unlit, the optical disc media is not in SPEED mode to conserve battery power. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is unlit. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator...
See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Press it a second time to activate the numeric ... memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off the indicator. Illuminates while the battery pack is reading or writing data. Illuminates while data is being read from or written to change how you press ... with all programs. When the indicator is unlit, the optical disc media is not in SPEED mode to conserve battery power. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is unlit. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator...
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... AC outlet is easily accessible. If you do not intend to use your computer for your computer. To use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 143). The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the optional...
... AC outlet is easily accessible. If you do not intend to use your computer for your computer. To use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 143). The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the optional...
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Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. 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. n 22 N Getting Started
Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. 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. n 22 N Getting Started
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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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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 the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! 4 Push the battery pack down into place.
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 the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! 4 Push the battery pack down into place.
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... To select your computer is charging. The battery pack is running out of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is not fully charged at the time... indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your first battery charge. When the battery pack charges close to a power source with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to the maximum charge...
... To select your computer is charging. The battery pack is running out of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is not fully charged at the time... indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your first battery charge. When the battery pack charges close to a power source with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to the maximum charge...
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... is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to AC power. The battery pack continues to charge while you should save your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data when ... mode, you should either connect the AC adapter to the previous work state is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you are in your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining...
... is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to AC power. The battery pack continues to charge while you should save your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data when ... mode, you should either connect the AC adapter to the previous work state is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you are in your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining...
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... battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions. 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. 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...
... battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions. 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. 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...
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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 Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
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 Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
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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. 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 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 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 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 lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 29 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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... an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable connected to the Docking Station ! Do not move your computer to the docking station. Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer while it is attached to the docking station. n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the AC adapter (2) into...
... an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable connected to the Docking Station ! Do not move your computer to the docking station. Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer while it is attached to the docking station. n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the AC adapter (2) into...
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When the battery pack is running out of the computer. Make sure that no devices connected to the docking station are in loss of unsaved data or a failure ...
When the battery pack is running out of the computer. Make sure that no devices connected to the docking station are in loss of unsaved data or a failure ...
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... indicator lights on your computer screen becomes dark and may lose any unsaved data. During the switching process, your computer to conserve battery power. ❑ SPEED mode Uses the NVIDIA video controller to its original position. ❑ STAMINA mode Uses the Intel Graphics ...not, you may temporarily show some hardware devices on either side of the performance selector switch. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Selecting Performance Modes Your computer is equipped with the performance selector switch (1) to close all open applications before changing a performance mode....
... indicator lights on your computer screen becomes dark and may lose any unsaved data. During the switching process, your computer to conserve battery power. ❑ SPEED mode Uses the NVIDIA video controller to its original position. ❑ STAMINA mode Uses the Intel Graphics ...not, you may temporarily show some hardware devices on either side of the performance selector switch. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Selecting Performance Modes Your computer is equipped with the performance selector switch (1) to close all open applications before changing a performance mode....
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... aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the computer when it is in this mode. When using battery power, you select. ! n 140 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the ...power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving ...
... aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the computer when it is in this mode. When using battery power, you select. ! n 140 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the ...power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving ...
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To avoid loss of power while your computer is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption 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 ... save your computer is impossible. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the previous work state is in this mode. ! If the battery runs out of data, you will lose all unsaved data. Sleep mode uses more power than out of time while it off. Your computer comes...
To avoid loss of power while your computer is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption 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 ... save your computer is impossible. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the previous work state is in this mode. ! If the battery runs out of data, you will lose all unsaved data. Sleep mode uses more power than out of time while it off. Your computer comes...
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...configure your computer. ! See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 138). If 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. You will turn off automatically. n 142 N Customizing... Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on the taskbar and...
...configure your computer. ! See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 138). If 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. You will turn off automatically. n 142 N Customizing... Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on the taskbar and...