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... 12 About the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special-...Connecting a USB Device 105 Connecting an i.LINK Device 107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 109 Selecting Performance Modes 110 Setting the Password 112 Using Intel® VT 124 Using the VAIO Control Center 125 Using the VAIO Power Management 127 Configuring Your Modem 128 Protecting the Hard Disk 129 ...
... 12 About the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special-...Connecting a USB Device 105 Connecting an i.LINK Device 107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 109 Selecting Performance Modes 110 Setting the Password 112 Using Intel® VT 124 Using the VAIO Control Center 125 Using the VAIO Power Management 127 Configuring Your Modem 128 Protecting the Hard Disk 129 ...
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...143 Handling the LCD Screen 145 Using the Power Source 146 Handling the Built-in Camera 147 Handling Discs 148 Using the Battery Pack 149 Handling "Memory Stick 150 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 151 Using Fingerprint Authentication 152 Using the TPM 153 ...Troubleshooting 154 Computer 156 System Security 165 Battery 166 Built-in Camera 168 Internet 170 Networking 172 Bluetooth Technology 175 Optical Discs 179 Display 183 Printing 187 Microphone 188 Speakers ...
...143 Handling the LCD Screen 145 Using the Power Source 146 Handling the Built-in Camera 147 Handling Discs 148 Using the Battery Pack 149 Handling "Memory Stick 150 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 151 Using Fingerprint Authentication 152 Using the TPM 153 ...Troubleshooting 154 Computer 156 System Security 165 Battery 166 Built-in Camera 168 Internet 170 Networking 172 Bluetooth Technology 175 Optical Discs 179 Display 183 Printing 187 Microphone 188 Speakers ...
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...at the lower right corner of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the display on the computer. ...2 Your computer's serial number You can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services,...
...at the lower right corner of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the display on the computer. ...2 Your computer's serial number You can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services,...
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... manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 30...
... manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 30...
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n 14 N Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back A SIM card slot* B Battery connector (page 21) * On selected models only.
n 14 N Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back A SIM card slot* B Battery connector (page 21) * On selected models only.
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... the numeric keypad. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator light is turned off or enters Hibernate mode. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge...Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green while the computer is on the program you scroll the display. Illuminates while data access to conserve battery power. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 18 N About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates...
... the numeric keypad. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator light is turned off or enters Hibernate mode. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge...Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green while the computer is on the program you scroll the display. Illuminates while data access to conserve battery power. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 18 N About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates...
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... an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable from the AC outlet. ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for supplying power to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC adapter (3) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the DC In plug varies depending on...
... an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable from the AC outlet. ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for supplying power to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC adapter (3) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the DC In plug varies depending on...
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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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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 22 N 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projection (2) on either side of the battery compartment fits into the U-shaped cut (3) on either side of the battery pack. 4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until it clicks into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer.
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 22 N 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projection (2) on either side of the battery compartment fits into the U-shaped cut (3) on either side of the battery pack. 4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until it clicks into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer.
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... it away from the computer. ! Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 N To remove the battery pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack 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 and not connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery ...
... it away from the computer. ! Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 N To remove the battery pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack 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 and not connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery ...
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... is running out of delivery. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 24 N Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your first battery charge. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is not fully charged at the...
... is running out of delivery. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 24 N Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your first battery charge. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is not fully charged at the...
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...can be recharged any time. Going back to AC power. The battery pack continues to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently. Your computer is running out of data while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. To avoid loss of power and both the charge and... power indicator lights blink, you should either connect the AC adapter to charge while you are in use, your battery pack if you enable the battery care function of battery. You can extend the ...
...can be recharged any time. Going back to AC power. The battery pack continues to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently. Your computer is running out of data while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. To avoid loss of power and both the charge and... power indicator lights blink, you should either connect the AC adapter to charge while you are in use, your battery pack if you enable the battery care function of battery. You can extend the ...
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... ❑ Change the power saving settings on battery power, you can extend your battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 127) for more information.... ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as 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...
... ❑ Change the power saving settings on battery power, you can extend your battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 127) for more information.... ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as 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...
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... light is unlit while your computer is in this mode. However, Sleep mode uses more power than out of Hibernate mode. Even when the battery pack runs out of power, no data will lose all unsaved data. If you should save your data frequently. The orange power indicator light ... of time while it is in this mode. In addition to the normal operating mode, your computer has two distinct power saving modes to conserve battery life. Getting Started > Using the Power Saving Modes n 28 N Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management settings to...
... light is unlit while your computer is in this mode. However, Sleep mode uses more power than out of Hibernate mode. Even when the battery pack runs out of power, no data will lose all unsaved data. If you should save your data frequently. The orange power indicator light ... of time while it is in this mode. In addition to the normal operating mode, your computer has two distinct power saving modes to conserve battery life. Getting Started > Using the Power Saving Modes n 28 N Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management settings to...
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... other end into an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable connected to the Docking Station ! Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer to install the battery pack before attaching your computer. Be sure to the docking station. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station n 87 N Attaching Your Computer to the AC adapter...
... other end into an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable connected to the Docking Station ! Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer to install the battery pack before attaching your computer. Be sure to the docking station. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station n 87 N Attaching Your Computer to the AC adapter...
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... unstable operations. Do not disconnect your computer from the docking station may result in loss of unsaved data or a failure of the computer. When the battery pack is running out of unsaved data. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station n 90 N Disconnecting Your Computer from the docking station during video playback. Use...
... unstable operations. Do not disconnect your computer from the docking station may result in loss of unsaved data or a failure of the computer. When the battery pack is running out of unsaved data. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station n 90 N Disconnecting Your Computer from the docking station during video playback. Use...
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...not appear when you may lose any unsaved data. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. While your computer to conserve battery power. ❑ SPEED mode Uses the NVIDIA video controller to its original position. ❑ STAMINA mode Uses the Intel Graphics Media... before changing a performance mode. If not, you connect the external display to select a performance mode for the first time. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Selecting Performance Modes n 110 N Selecting Performance Modes Your computer is equipped with the performance selector switch (1) to the computer for...
...not appear when you may lose any unsaved data. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. While your computer to conserve battery power. ❑ SPEED mode Uses the NVIDIA video controller to its original position. ❑ STAMINA mode Uses the Intel Graphics Media... before changing a performance mode. If not, you connect the external display to select a performance mode for the first time. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Selecting Performance Modes n 110 N Selecting Performance Modes Your computer is equipped with the performance selector switch (1) to the computer for...
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...status. This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to ensure better operation of your desired power plan in the VAIO Control Center. Selecting a Power Plan When you start the computer... is added to suit your desired power plan. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 127 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to the Windows Power Options. Click this software application,...
...status. This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to ensure better operation of your desired power plan in the VAIO Control Center. Selecting a Power Plan When you start the computer... is added to suit your desired power plan. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 127 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to the Windows Power Options. Click this software application,...
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... a carpeted area, and do so may cause damage to your computer on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to place your system. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 131 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer's memory, read the notes and... memory by installing optional memory modules. If such a station is not detected by maintaining contact with your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from the computer.
... a carpeted area, and do so may cause damage to your computer on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to place your system. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 131 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer's memory, read the notes and... memory by installing optional memory modules. If such a station is not detected by maintaining contact with your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from the computer.
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Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 133 N 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. 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity.
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 133 N 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. 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity.