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... ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Touch Pad ...30 Using Special-function Buttons ...31 Using the Built-in...
... ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Touch Pad ...30 Using Special-function Buttons ...31 Using the Built-in...
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...Computer...124 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...126 On Handling Floppy Disks ...127 On Handling Discs ...128 On Using the Battery Pack...129 On Using Headphones...130 On Handling Memory Stick Media...131 On Handling the Hard Disk ...132 On Updating Your Computer ...133... Troubleshooting ...134 Computer ...136 System Security ...143 Battery...144 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...146 Internet ...149 Networking ...151 Bluetooth Technology ...154 Optical Discs ...158 Display ...162 Printing ...168 Microphone ...
...Computer...124 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...126 On Handling Floppy Disks ...127 On Handling Discs ...128 On Using the Battery Pack...129 On Using Headphones...130 On Handling Memory Stick Media...131 On Handling the Hard Disk ...132 On Updating Your Computer ...133... Troubleshooting ...134 Computer ...136 System Security ...143 Battery...144 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...146 Internet ...149 Networking ...151 Bluetooth Technology ...154 Optical Discs ...158 Display ...162 Printing ...168 Microphone ...
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... using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting 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 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page...
... using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting 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 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page...
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... indicator (page 19) G Scroll lock indicator (page 19) H Power button I Keyboard (page 29) J Touch pad (page 30) K Fingerprint sensor* (page 98) L Power indicator (page 19) M Battery indicator (page 19) N Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) O Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator (page 19) P SD memory card indicator (page 19) Q WIRELESS (Wireless...
... indicator (page 19) G Scroll lock indicator (page 19) H Power button I Keyboard (page 29) J Touch pad (page 30) K Fingerprint sensor* (page 98) L Power indicator (page 19) M Battery indicator (page 19) N Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) O Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator (page 19) P SD memory card indicator (page 19) Q WIRELESS (Wireless...
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Back A DC IN port (page 21) B Battery connector C Air vent D Modem port (page 58) n 17 N Getting Started
Back A DC IN port (page 21) B Battery connector C Air vent D Modem port (page 58) n 17 N Getting Started
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...lock Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is charging. Illuminates when data is read from or written to change how you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is on .) When the indicator ...is off the indicator. n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Hard disk drive Memory Stick PRO/Duo media SD memory card Built-in MOTION EYE camera is off . Illuminates when data is not being ...
...lock Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is charging. Illuminates when data is read from or written to change how you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is on .) When the indicator ...is off the indicator. n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Hard disk drive Memory Stick PRO/Duo media SD memory card Built-in MOTION EYE camera is off . Illuminates when data is not being ...
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Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. If you do not use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a long period of time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your ...
Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. If you do not use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a long period of time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your ...
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Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with genuine Sony batteries. n 22 N Getting Started 4 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) to the LOCK position to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is directly connected to operate only with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Installing the Battery Pack...
Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with genuine Sony batteries. n 22 N Getting Started 4 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) to the LOCK position to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is directly connected to operate only with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Installing the Battery Pack...
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... charge level you selected with the battery care function, see To use the battery care function (page 25). The battery pack is using battery power. The computer is running out of purchase. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double ...blink pattern as the battery pack charges). The battery pack is using AC power. When the battery pack charges close to the computer. Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double ...
... charge level you selected with the battery care function, see To use the battery care function (page 25). The battery pack is using battery power. The computer is running out of purchase. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double ...blink pattern as the battery pack charges). The battery pack is using AC power. When the battery pack charges close to the computer. Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double ...
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...Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect battery life. When battery life is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently. The battery indicator light is low. When your first battery charge. When the battery pack is a lithium ion battery pack and can be... connected to charge while you will lose any time. Keep the battery pack in this manual from the AC outlet. The battery pack continues to AC power. n 24 N Getting Started ✍ Charge the battery pack as a power source. For some software applications and some ...
...Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect battery life. When battery life is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently. The battery indicator light is low. When your first battery charge. When the battery pack is a lithium ion battery pack and can be... connected to charge while you will lose any time. Keep the battery pack in this manual from the AC outlet. The battery pack continues to AC power. n 24 N Getting Started ✍ Charge the battery pack as a power source. For some software applications and some ...
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The VAIO Central window appears. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Central. n 25 N Getting Started To use the battery care function You can select your desired maximum charge level with the battery care function to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box. 4 Select the desired maximum charge level. 5 Click OK.
The VAIO Central window appears. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Central. n 25 N Getting Started To use the battery care function You can select your desired maximum charge level with the battery care function to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box. 4 Select the desired maximum charge level. 5 Click OK.
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You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mode. n 26 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) and slide the battery pack away from the computer.
You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mode. n 26 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) and slide the battery pack away from the computer.
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... to malfunction. ❑ When using the preinstalled software or any disc burning software. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power your battery pack is preinstalled on your software. ❑ Only use circular discs. To complete this may result. ❑ To make sure your computer or...software before you use the same disc burning software to add data to the same disc. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you eject it. This may cause a ...
... to malfunction. ❑ When using the preinstalled software or any disc burning software. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power your battery pack is preinstalled on your software. ❑ Only use circular discs. To complete this may result. ❑ To make sure your computer or...software before you use the same disc burning software to add data to the same disc. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you eject it. This may cause a ...
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...: Sleep and Hibernate. If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes ...When you use . When using battery power, you should either attach...
...: Sleep and Hibernate. If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes ...When you use . When using battery power, you should either attach...
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If the battery runs down while your computer is impossible. If you press and hold the power button for a long period of Sleep mode quicker than four seconds, your computer is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. n 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode...
If the battery runs down while your computer is impossible. If you press and hold the power button for a long period of Sleep mode quicker than four seconds, your computer is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. n 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode...
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.... The power indicator light is off . Alternatively, you the time of shutting down , no data will be activated. Even when the battery runs down or resuming. n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. The computer enters Hibernate mode...
.... The power indicator light is off . Alternatively, you the time of shutting down , no data will be activated. Even when the battery runs down or resuming. n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. The computer enters Hibernate mode...
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... Management, see the help file on the taskbar. This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. The Power Options window appears. 4 Select the VAIO Power Management tab. VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for power consumption. Click this software application, you can enhance the Windows power management...
... Management, see the help file on the taskbar. This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. The Power Options window appears. 4 Select the VAIO Power Management tab. VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for power consumption. Click this software application, you can enhance the Windows power management...
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... you remove any cover or panel from ESD. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you are compatible with the safety practice and regulatory compliance ... by installing optional memory modules. Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. n 115 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes...
... you remove any cover or panel from ESD. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you are compatible with the safety practice and regulatory compliance ... by installing optional memory modules. Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. n 115 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes...
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n 117 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 until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screws (indicated by the arrows below) on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover. 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity.
n 117 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 until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screws (indicated by the arrows 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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Be sure to the upper slot. Do not touch any other components on the computer. If you use only one memory module, be sure to insert it to insert the connector edge of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in until it clicks into the memory module slot and push it in the open slot. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the motherboard. n 119 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into place. !
Be sure to the upper slot. Do not touch any other components on the computer. If you use only one memory module, be sure to insert it to insert the connector edge of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in until it clicks into the memory module slot and push it in the open slot. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the motherboard. n 119 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into place. !