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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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... Handling the LCD Screen 118 Using the Power Source 119 Handling the Built-in Camera 120 Handling Discs 121 Using the Battery Pack 122 Handling "Memory Stick 123 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 124 Using Fingerprint Authentication 125 Troubleshooting 126 Computer 128 System... Security 135 Battery 136 Built-in Camera 138 Networking 140 Bluetooth Technology 143 Optical Discs 147 Display 151 Printing 155 Microphone 156 Speakers 157 Touch...
... Handling the LCD Screen 118 Using the Power Source 119 Handling the Built-in Camera 120 Handling Discs 121 Using the Battery Pack 122 Handling "Memory Stick 123 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 124 Using Fingerprint Authentication 125 Troubleshooting 126 Computer 128 System... Security 135 Battery 136 Built-in Camera 138 Networking 140 Bluetooth Technology 143 Optical Discs 147 Display 151 Printing 155 Microphone 156 Speakers 157 Touch...
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...right corner of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In order to find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an... appointment with the setup of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized...
...right corner of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In order to find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an... appointment with the setup of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized...
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.... ❑ 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...) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer.
.... ❑ 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...) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer.
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back A Security slot B Network (LAN) port (page 59) C Battery connector (page 21) D DC IN port (page 19) n 14 N
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back A Security slot B Network (LAN) port (page 59) C Battery connector (page 21) D DC IN port (page 19) n 14 N
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...memory card, is in uppercase. Press it off . Letters appear in green while the computer is on the program you are enabled. 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 Disc drive Media ...light is lit. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in progress. Illuminates while the battery pack is in Sleep mode, and goes out when the computer is unlit. Illuminates while data access to change how you press the Shift key...
...memory card, is in uppercase. Press it off . Letters appear in green while the computer is on the program you are enabled. 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 Disc drive Media ...light is lit. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in progress. Illuminates while the battery pack is in Sleep mode, and goes out when the computer is unlit. Illuminates while data access to change how you press the Shift key...
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To use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for your computer. Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source n 19 N Connecting a Power Source You can use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power ... 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 DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. Using the AC Adapter While your computer...
To use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for your computer. Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source n 19 N Connecting a Power Source You can use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power ... 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 DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. Using the AC Adapter While your computer...
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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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...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 the direction of ...the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. ! 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 ...
...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 the direction of ...the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. ! 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 ...
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... level you selected with the AC adapter. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! The charge indicator light is on while the battery pack is charging. Charge indicator status Lit in orange Blinks ...green power indicator Blinks along with your first battery charge. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is running out of delivery. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 24 N Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the orange power indicator ...
... level you selected with the AC adapter. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! The charge indicator light is on while the battery pack is charging. Charge indicator status Lit in orange Blinks ...green power indicator Blinks along with your first battery charge. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is running out of delivery. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 24 N Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the orange power indicator ...
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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 will lose all unsaved data. Going back to ... becomes short. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using the computer. To avoid loss of power while the computer is impossible. The battery pack continues to AC power. When the battery pack is directly connected to charge while you are in use, your computer while it is running on the...
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 will lose all unsaved data. Going back to ... becomes short. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using the computer. To avoid loss of power while the computer is impossible. The battery pack continues to AC power. When the battery pack is directly connected to charge while you are in use, your computer while it is running on 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 102) 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 102) 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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... of power while your computer is in Sleep mode, you will be lost. Going back to conserve battery life. The orange power indicator light blinks slowly while your computer is impossible. If the battery pack runs out of the power management settings to the previous work state is in this mode. Mode... lit while the computer is in use your data frequently. The power indicator light is unlit while your computer is turned off . Even when the battery pack runs out of the system is saved on the built-in storage device(s) and power is in this mode. While your computer is in...
... of power while your computer is in Sleep mode, you will be lost. Going back to conserve battery life. The orange power indicator light blinks slowly while your computer is impossible. If the battery pack runs out of the power management settings to the previous work state is in this mode. Mode... lit while the computer is in use your data frequently. The power indicator light is unlit while your computer is turned off . Even when the battery pack runs out of the system is saved on the built-in storage device(s) and power is in this mode. While your computer is in...
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...what kind of your computer and longer battery life. Selecting a Power Plan When you start the computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your desired power plan. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. To select a power...taskbar. With this icon to the Windows Power Options. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 102 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your requirements for each item. 4 Click OK...
...what kind of your computer and longer battery life. Selecting a Power Plan When you start the computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your desired power plan. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. To select a power...taskbar. With this icon to the Windows Power Options. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 102 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your requirements for each item. 4 Click OK...
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..., 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 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...
..., 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 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...
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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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... use the lower 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 place. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it...
... use the lower 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 place. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it...
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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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... compatible models can be sure to use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your VAIO computer. ❑ The disassembly, alteration of, or tampering of any Sony battery pack. ❑ Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat. ❑ Keep the battery pack dry. ❑ Do not open or try to disassemble...
... compatible models can be sure to use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your VAIO computer. ❑ The disassembly, alteration of, or tampering of any Sony battery pack. ❑ Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat. ❑ Keep the battery pack dry. ❑ Do not open or try to disassemble...