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...key to the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is in progress. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off while this indicator light is in progress. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Illuminates while data access to type letters in lowercase... Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green while the computer is in Normal mode, blinks slowly in orange while the computer is turned off . The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator light is charging. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator light is ...
...key to the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is in progress. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off while this indicator light is in progress. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Illuminates while data access to type letters in lowercase... Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green while the computer is in Normal mode, blinks slowly in orange while the computer is turned off . The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator light is charging. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator light is ...
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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 to the unlock position. 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projection (1) on either side of the battery compartment fits into the U-shaped cut (2) on either side of delivery. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 16 N Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of the battery pack.
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 to the unlock position. 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projection (1) on either side of the battery compartment fits into the U-shaped cut (2) on either side of delivery. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 16 N Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of the battery pack.
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For your safety, it is on and not connected to the AC adapter. 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch to ... battery pack while your computer is highly recommended that you use genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapters that meet the quality assurance standard, supplied by Sony for your fingertip underneath the tab on the battery pack, and lift...slide it away from the computer. ! Some VAIO computers may only function with a genuine Sony battery pack. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 18 N To remove the battery pack !
For your safety, it is on and not connected to the AC adapter. 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch to ... battery pack while your computer is highly recommended that you use genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapters that meet the quality assurance standard, supplied by Sony for your fingertip underneath the tab on the battery pack, and lift...slide it away from the computer. ! Some VAIO computers may only function with a genuine Sony battery pack. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 18 N To remove the battery pack !
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... pack is charging. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to the maximum charge level you selected, the charge indicator turns off. Charge indicator status Lit in this manual from your computer is not fully charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has...
... pack is charging. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to the maximum charge level you selected, the charge indicator turns off. Charge indicator status Lit in this manual from your computer is not fully charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has...
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Make sure the power indicator light turns off . Getting Started > Shutting Down Your Computer Safely Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to the computer. 2 Save your data and close all running software applications. 3 Click Start and the Shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to shut down button. After a short time, the computer automatically turns off . n 23 N To shut down your computer properly, as described below.
Make sure the power indicator light turns off . Getting Started > Shutting Down Your Computer Safely Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to the computer. 2 Save your data and close all running software applications. 3 Click Start and the Shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to shut down button. After a short time, the computer automatically turns off . n 23 N To shut down your computer properly, as described below.
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... computer is in Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the built-in storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn it is in Sleep mode, you will be lost. Even when the battery pack runs out of power, no data will lose all unsaved data.... Going back to conserve battery life. Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the built-in storage device(s) and power is turned off . While your data frequently. The orange power indicator light blinks slowly while your computer for an extended...
... computer is in Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the built-in storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn it is in Sleep mode, you will be lost. Even when the battery pack runs out of power, no data will lose all unsaved data.... Going back to conserve battery life. Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the built-in storage device(s) and power is turned off . While your data frequently. The orange power indicator light blinks slowly while your computer for an extended...
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Getting Started > Using the Power Saving Modes n 25 N Using Sleep Mode To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on your computer will lose all unsaved data. If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds, your computer. ! You will turn off automatically. To return to the Shut down button, and Sleep.
Getting Started > Using the Power Saving Modes n 25 N Using Sleep Mode To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on your computer will lose all unsaved data. If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds, your computer. ! You will turn off automatically. To return to the Shut down button, and Sleep.
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If you can click Start, the arrow next to Normal mode Press the power button. ! Do not move your computer will turn off . Alternatively, you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds, your computer before its power indicator light turns off automatically. To return to the Shut down button, and Hibernate. ! n 26 N Getting Started > Using the Power Saving Modes Using Hibernate Mode To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys.
If you can click Start, the arrow next to Normal mode Press the power button. ! Do not move your computer will turn off . Alternatively, you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds, your computer before its power indicator light turns off automatically. To return to the Shut down button, and Hibernate. ! n 26 N Getting Started > Using the Power Saving Modes Using Hibernate Mode To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys.
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Changes the volume level. Combination/Feature Fn + % (F2): muting Fn + 2 (F3/F4): volume control Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Function Turns on the connected external display. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , ...
Changes the volume level. Combination/Feature Fn + % (F2): muting Fn + 2 (F3/F4): volume control Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Function Turns on the connected external display. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernation n 32 N Function Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 24). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. For details on the power. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in storage device and the system power is turned off.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernation n 32 N Function Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 24). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. For details on the power. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in storage device and the system power is turned off.
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... possible with a built-in camera. Launching or exiting your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you can make a video call through the Internet. ✍ Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Video calls are using the built-in camera. Do not place your instant messaging or...
... possible with a built-in camera. Launching or exiting your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you can make a video call through the Internet. ✍ Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Video calls are using the built-in camera. Do not place your instant messaging or...
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... of your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button on the optical disc drive located on the drive tray.
... of your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button on the optical disc drive located on the drive tray.
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...(not supplied). For details on the WIRELESS switch. The passphrase is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. To start wireless LAN communications Turn on how to establish wireless LAN communications between 8 and 63 characters in length or a hexadecimal string of 64 characters. Make sure the ...WIRELESS indicator light turns on. ✍ For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication, you must be used by the access point, see the manual that will ...
...(not supplied). For details on the WIRELESS switch. The passphrase is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. To start wireless LAN communications Turn on how to establish wireless LAN communications between 8 and 63 characters in length or a hexadecimal string of 64 characters. Make sure the ...WIRELESS indicator light turns on. ✍ For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication, you must be used by the access point, see the manual that will ...
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Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns off the WIRELESS switch. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN Stopping Wireless LAN Communications To stop wireless LAN communications Turn off . ! Turning off the wireless LAN function while accessing remote documents, files, or resources may result in data loss.
Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns off the WIRELESS switch. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN Stopping Wireless LAN Communications To stop wireless LAN communications Turn off . ! Turning off the wireless LAN function while accessing remote documents, files, or resources may result in data loss.
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... the WIRELESS switch. For information on setting up the Bluetooth function, turn on . After setting up and using the Bluetooth function, see Windows Help and Support. To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth ...
... the WIRELESS switch. For information on setting up the Bluetooth function, turn on . After setting up and using the Bluetooth function, see Windows Help and Support. To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function Stopping Bluetooth Communications To stop Bluetooth communications Turn off . Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns off the WIRELESS switch. n 62 N
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function Stopping Bluetooth Communications To stop Bluetooth communications Turn off . Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns off the WIRELESS switch. n 62 N
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Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on. To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer. Connect external speakers (1) to your speakers are designed for computer use. ! Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers or Headphones n 66 N Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as speakers or headphones, to the headphones jack (2) i with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied).
Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on. To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer. Connect external speakers (1) to your speakers are designed for computer use. ! Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers or Headphones n 66 N Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as speakers or headphones, to the headphones jack (2) i with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied).
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... from the device connected to the HDMI output port, you need to change the sound output device? (page 144). 1 Turn on the TV and set its input to the HDMI input. 2 Turn on the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device and set up between your computer. Your computer has no...
... from the device connected to the HDMI output port, you need to change the sound output device? (page 144). 1 Turn on the TV and set its input to the HDMI input. 2 Turn on the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device and set up between your computer. Your computer has no...
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.... To select a display mode from the display settings 1 Right-click on your computer. See Combinations and Functions with the Fn+F7 keys. Turn on the external display before turning on the desktop and select Screen resolution. 2 Click the drop-down list next to display the same content on your computer screen and...
.... To select a display mode from the display settings 1 Right-click on your computer. See Combinations and Functions with the Fn+F7 keys. Turn on the external display before turning on the desktop and select Screen resolution. 2 Click the drop-down list next to display the same content on your computer screen and...
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... to start your password. Do not to Normal mode from unauthorized access by making the user enter the password when the computer is turned on password Windows password Description You can reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen by entering the machine password. Write down ...password will be prompted after you forget the machine password, the password needs to start the computer. To reset the password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Allows users to log onto your user account. User password: Allows the standard users to change all the setup options in...
... to start your password. Do not to Normal mode from unauthorized access by making the user enter the password when the computer is turned on password Windows password Description You can reset the user password at the BIOS setup screen by entering the machine password. Write down ...password will be prompted after you forget the machine password, the password needs to start the computer. To reset the password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Allows users to log onto your user account. User password: Allows the standard users to change all the setup options in...
