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... Controls and Ports 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-function Buttons... Display Modes 84 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 85 Connecting an External Microphone 87 Connecting a USB Device 88 Connecting an i.LINK Device 90 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 92 Setting the Password 93 Using Intel® VT 100 Using the...
... Controls and Ports 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-function Buttons... Display Modes 84 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 85 Connecting an External Microphone 87 Connecting a USB Device 88 Connecting an i.LINK Device 90 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 92 Setting the Password 93 Using Intel® VT 100 Using the...
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... Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the display on the Sony online support web site. In order to find it at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most ... software program that is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S.
... Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the display on the Sony online support web site. In order to find it at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most ... software program that is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S.
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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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...to AC power. If the battery pack runs out of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you should either connect the AC adapter to the previous work state is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. Going back to recharge the battery pack or shut down your ...computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your computer while it is running on the...
...to AC power. If the battery pack runs out of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you should either connect the AC adapter to the previous work state is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. Going back to recharge the battery pack or shut down your ...computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your computer while it is running on the...
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...the power saving settings on battery power, you can extend your battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of 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 ...running on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 102) for more information. ❑...
...the power saving settings on battery power, you can extend your battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of 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 ...running on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 102) for more information. ❑...
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... your power status. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you are currently using. The VAIO Power Management function is added to ensure better operation of your computer and longer battery life. Selecting a Power Plan When you set up power plans for each item. 4 Click OK. ✍ You can...
... your power status. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you are currently using. The VAIO Power Management function is added to ensure better operation of your computer and longer battery life. Selecting a Power Plan When you set up power plans for each item. 4 Click OK. ✍ You can...
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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 any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before adding or removing memory modules. ❑ Be careful when ...sales dealer or the manufacturer of your computer on a flat surface before you remove any cover or panel from the computer. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 104 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you ...
...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 any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before adding or removing memory modules. ❑ Be careful when ...sales dealer or the manufacturer of your computer on a flat surface before you remove any cover or panel from the computer. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 104 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you ...
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Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 106 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 106 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.
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... components on the module with the small projection in the open slot. Be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. Do not force the memory module into the slot in a wrong orientation, as it clicks into place. If you... want to install only one memory module, be sure to use the lower slot. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it may cause damage to the...
... components on the module with the small projection in the open slot. Be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. Do not force the memory module into the slot in a wrong orientation, as it clicks into place. If you... want to install only one memory module, be sure to use the lower slot. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it may cause damage to the...
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Precautions > n 110 N Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Safety Information (page 111) ❑ Care and Maintenance Information (page 115) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page ...10065; Using the Power Source (page 119) ❑ Handling the Built-in Camera (page 120) ❑ Handling Discs (page 121) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 122) ❑ Handling "Memory Stick" (page 123) ❑ Handling the Built-in Storage Device (page 124) ❑ Using Fingerprint Authentication (page...
Precautions > n 110 N Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Safety Information (page 111) ❑ Care and Maintenance Information (page 115) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page ...10065; Using the Power Source (page 119) ❑ Handling the Built-in Camera (page 120) ❑ Handling Discs (page 121) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 122) ❑ Handling "Memory Stick" (page 123) ❑ Handling the Built-in Storage Device (page 124) ❑ Using Fingerprint Authentication (page...
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... or under direct sunlight. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter provided with your VAIO computer. ❑ The disassembly, alteration of, or tampering of any Sony battery pack. ❑ Keep the battery pack away from : ❑ The use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter. Information about compatible models can...
... or under direct sunlight. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter provided with your VAIO computer. ❑ The disassembly, alteration of, or tampering of any Sony battery pack. ❑ Keep the battery pack away from : ❑ The use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter. Information about compatible models can...
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... the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). The electromagnetic field of the equipment may ...condense inside the computer. You may cause interference to a warm one hour before operating it , and remove the battery pack. If this occurs, relocate the computer a suitable distance away from a cold location to radio or TV... reception. If any problems occur, unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Precautions > Handling Your Computer n 116 N Handling Your Computer ❑ If you drop a solid...
... the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). The electromagnetic field of the equipment may ...condense inside the computer. You may cause interference to a warm one hour before operating it , and remove the battery pack. If this occurs, relocate the computer a suitable distance away from a cold location to radio or TV... reception. If any problems occur, unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Precautions > Handling Your Computer n 116 N Handling Your Computer ❑ If you drop a solid...
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...page 128) ❑ System Security (page 135) ❑ Battery (page 136) ❑ Built-in this section may not be available on your VAIO computer. Many problems have simple solutions. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For...customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Features and ...
...page 128) ❑ System Security (page 135) ❑ Battery (page 136) ❑ Built-in this section may not be available on your VAIO computer. Many problems have simple solutions. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For...customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Features and ...
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... cause your display for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Troubleshooting > Computer n 128 N Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are using an external display, make sure it is turned...Sony for at least one hour. ❑ Check that came with your computer to malfunction. For your safety, use the computer for your computer is plugged into a power source and turned on your computer. ❑ Make sure the LCD backlight of your VAIO computer. Reinstall the battery...
... cause your display for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Troubleshooting > Computer n 128 N Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are using an external display, make sure it is turned...Sony for at least one hour. ❑ Check that came with your computer to malfunction. For your safety, use the computer for your computer is plugged into a power source and turned on your computer. ❑ Make sure the LCD backlight of your VAIO computer. Reinstall the battery...
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For details, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). What should I do if the charge indicator light ... the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. Then reinstall the battery pack to the battery pack not being installed properly. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. If the Windows Security window appears, click Restart.... Start, the arrow next to the Shut down button, and Restart. 3 If your computer and remove the battery pack. To solve this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off...
For details, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). What should I do if the charge indicator light ... the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. Then reinstall the battery pack to the battery pack not being installed properly. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. If the Windows Security window appears, click Restart.... Start, the arrow next to the Shut down button, and Restart. 3 If your computer and remove the battery pack. To solve this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off...
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...of the maximum speed. To solve this problem, turn off the indicator light before entering the password. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. When entering the password, check that the power indicator light turns off your computer and enter the ... the improper installation of CPU speed controlling technology for 10 or 15 seconds, then restart your computer and remove the battery pack. For details, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Troubleshooting > Computer n 132 N What should I do if my computer does not accept my ...
...of the maximum speed. To solve this problem, turn off the indicator light before entering the password. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. When entering the password, check that the power indicator light turns off your computer and enter the ... the improper installation of CPU speed controlling technology for 10 or 15 seconds, then restart your computer and remove the battery pack. For details, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Troubleshooting > Computer n 132 N What should I do if my computer does not accept my ...