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... Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in...
... Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in...
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n4 N Precautions ...104 Handling the LCD Screen ...105 Using the Power Source ...106 Handling Your Computer ...107 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...109 Handling Floppy Disks ...110 Handling Discs ...111 Using the Battery Pack ...112 Using Headphones ...114 Handling the Memory Stick ...115 Handling the Hard Disk ...116 Updating Your Computer ...117 Troubleshooting ...118 Computer ...120 System Security ...126 Battery...127 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...129 Internet ...132 Networking ...134 Optical Discs ...137 Display ...141 Printing ...146 Microphone ...147 Mouse ...148
n4 N Precautions ...104 Handling the LCD Screen ...105 Using the Power Source ...106 Handling Your Computer ...107 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...109 Handling Floppy Disks ...110 Handling Discs ...111 Using the Battery Pack ...112 Using Headphones ...114 Handling the Memory Stick ...115 Handling the Hard Disk ...116 Updating Your Computer ...117 Troubleshooting ...118 Computer ...120 System Security ...126 Battery...127 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...129 Internet ...132 Networking ...134 Optical Discs ...137 Display ...141 Printing ...146 Microphone ...147 Mouse ...148
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... and set up your computer with your computer. n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Before starting your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29)
... and set up your computer with your computer. n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Before starting your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29)
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Bottom n 17 N Getting Started A Battery connector (page 21) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 100)
Bottom n 17 N Getting Started A Battery connector (page 21) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 100)
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... the numeric keypad. Press it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the Memory Stick is unlit. Illuminates while the battery pack is not in use . Illuminates when data is read from or written to turn it off when this indicator is reading or writing data... or turn it a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Press the Caps Lock key to change how you scroll the display. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more information. Illuminates while the drive is lit. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is in use . The ...
... the numeric keypad. Press it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the Memory Stick is unlit. Illuminates while the battery pack is not in use . Illuminates when data is read from or written to turn it off when this indicator is reading or writing data... or turn it a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Press the Caps Lock key to change how you scroll the display. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more information. Illuminates while the drive is lit. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is in use . The ...
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... on the computer. ! Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. If you do not intend to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from AC...
... on the computer. ! Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. If you do not intend to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from AC...
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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 21 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 21 N Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
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n 22 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 22 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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n 23 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 place. This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. 4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. !
n 23 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 place. This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. 4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. !
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... manual from your first battery charge. The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is charging. When the battery pack charges close to the computer. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. n 24 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the battery charge functions, the...
... manual from your first battery charge. The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is charging. When the battery pack charges close to the computer. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. n 24 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the battery charge functions, the...
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... using the computer. When your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data, you should save your computer is directly connected to AC power. Your computer is impossible.... While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should save your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you are in your data ...
... using the computer. When your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data, you should save your computer is directly connected to AC power. Your computer is impossible.... While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should save your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you are in your data ...
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... Functions You can select the battery charging method for your battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to...
... Functions You can select the battery charging method for your battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to...
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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 27 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 27 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 your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 28 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! 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 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 is on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 28 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! 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 in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer.
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...is the normal state of the power management settings to conserve battery life. n 90 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the computer when it is in this mode. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the... computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless...
...is the normal state of the power management settings to conserve battery life. n 90 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the computer when it is in this mode. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the... computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless...
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... turn off automatically. If you should save your computer will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs down while your computer for more power than out of time while it is impossible. n 91 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . To avoid loss of data, you press...
... turn off automatically. If you should save your computer will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs down while your computer for more power than out of time while it is impossible. n 91 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . To avoid loss of data, you press...
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Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to be lost. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Do not move your computer is turned off . Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! n 93 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In...
Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to be lost. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Do not move your computer is turned off . Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! n 93 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In...
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... desired power plan. Selecting a Power Plan When you need to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your computer and longer battery life. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you start the computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar. Change...go to step 3. With this icon to display the window that time, for each item. 4 Click OK. See the help file included with the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your power status. n 95...
... desired power plan. Selecting a Power Plan When you need to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your computer and longer battery life. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you start the computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar. Change...go to step 3. With this icon to display the window that time, for each item. 4 Click OK. See the help file included with the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your power status. n 95...
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... described in this document assume user familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with your computer. n 98 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the amount of memory by maintaining .... ❑ Be careful when changing memory. This damage may cause damage to place your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from the computer. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. Improper...
... described in this document assume user familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with your computer. n 98 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the amount of memory by maintaining .... ❑ Be careful when changing memory. This damage may cause damage to place your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from the computer. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. Improper...
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n 100 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 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.
n 100 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 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.