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... ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in...
... ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in...
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...Computer...127 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...129 On Handling Floppy Disks ...130 On Handling Discs ...131 On Using the Battery Pack...132 On Using Headphones...134 On Handling Memory Stick Media...135 On Handling the Hard Disk ...136 On Updating Your Computer ...137... Troubleshooting ...138 Computer ...140 System Security ...147 Battery...149 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...151 Internet ...154 Networking ...156 Bluetooth Technology ...159 Optical Discs ...163 Display ...167 Printing ...172 Microphone ...
...Computer...127 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...129 On Handling Floppy Disks ...130 On Handling Discs ...131 On Using the Battery Pack...132 On Using Headphones...134 On Handling Memory Stick Media...135 On Handling the Hard Disk ...136 On Updating Your Computer ...137... Troubleshooting ...138 Computer ...140 System Security ...147 Battery...149 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...151 Internet ...154 Networking ...156 Bluetooth Technology ...159 Optical Discs ...163 Display ...167 Printing ...172 Microphone ...
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... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 22) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer.
... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 22) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer.
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... indicator (page 20) G Scroll lock indicator (page 20) H Power button I Keyboard (page 30) J Touch pad (page 31) K Fingerprint sensor* (page 99) L Power indicator (page 20) M Battery indicator (page 20) N Hard disk drive indicator (page 20) O Memory Stick indicator (page 20) P SD memory card indicator (page 20) Q WIRELESS (Wireless LAN/Bluetooth functionality...
... indicator (page 20) G Scroll lock indicator (page 20) H Power button I Keyboard (page 30) J Touch pad (page 31) K Fingerprint sensor* (page 99) L Power indicator (page 20) M Battery indicator (page 20) N Hard disk drive indicator (page 20) O Memory Stick indicator (page 20) P SD memory card indicator (page 20) Q WIRELESS (Wireless LAN/Bluetooth functionality...
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Back A DC IN port (page 22) B Battery connector C Air vent D Modem port (page 59) n 18 N Getting Started
Back A DC IN port (page 22) B Battery connector C Air vent D Modem port (page 59) n 18 N Getting Started
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...is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Illuminates when data is read from or written to deactivate the numeric keypad. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Hard disk drive Memory Stick SD memory card Built-in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates when... the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off, the Memory Stick media is in lowercase if you ...
...is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Illuminates when data is read from or written to deactivate the numeric keypad. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Hard disk drive Memory Stick SD memory card Built-in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates when... the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off, the Memory Stick media is in lowercase if you ...
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See Using Hibernate Mode (page 112). To use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a long period of shutting down and resuming. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. n 22 N Getting Started Connecting a ...
See Using Hibernate Mode (page 112). To use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a long period of shutting down and resuming. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. n 22 N Getting Started Connecting a ...
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...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 delivery. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with genuine Sony batteries. This computer is ...designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into the battery compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn...
...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 delivery. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with genuine Sony batteries. This computer is ...designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into the battery compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn...
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... as described in this manual from your desired maximum charge level with the battery care function, the battery indicator turns off. To select your first battery charge. The battery pack is running out of delivery. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the maximum charge level you selected with...
... as described in this manual from your desired maximum charge level with the battery care function, the battery indicator turns off. To select your first battery charge. The battery pack is running out of delivery. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the maximum charge level you selected with...
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... of data, you should save your data frequently. n 25 N Getting Started ✍ When the battery pack is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. The battery indicator light is low. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer is directly connected ... while it is directly connected to AC power. Keep the battery pack in your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The battery pack continues to the previous work state is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. To avoid loss of data ...
... of data, you should save your data frequently. n 25 N Getting Started ✍ When the battery pack is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. The battery indicator light is low. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer is directly connected ... while it is directly connected to AC power. Keep the battery pack in your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The battery pack continues to the previous work state is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. To avoid loss of data ...
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n 26 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 Control Center window appears. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center.
n 26 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 Control Center window appears. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center.
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n 27 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 27 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.
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...additional data burning may result. ❑ To make sure your computer, to write data to a disc. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to add...before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use the AC adapter to power your computer or make data on a disc readable on your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you eject it. Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may cause a failure. ...
...additional data burning may result. ❑ To make sure your computer, to write data to a disc. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to add...before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use the AC adapter to power your computer or make data on a disc readable on your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you eject it. Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may cause a failure. ...
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... of the power management settings to conserve battery life. The green power indicator light is in this mode. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC... devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the computer will...enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or..., which allows you to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and...
... of the power management settings to conserve battery life. The green power indicator light is in this mode. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC... devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the computer will...enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or..., which allows you to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and...
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The umber power light flashes during this mode. ! If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to ... Hibernate mode or turn it off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off .
The umber power light flashes during this mode. ! If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to ... Hibernate mode or turn it off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off .
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... Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to place the computer into Hibernate mode. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Alternatively, you cannot insert a disc. Do not move your computer is... can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to be lost. The computer enters Hibernate mode. n 112 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off in...
... Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to place the computer into Hibernate mode. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Alternatively, you cannot insert a disc. Do not move your computer is... can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to be lost. The computer enters Hibernate mode. n 112 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off in...
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...Power Plan When you are using at that shows your computer and longer battery life. The VAIO Power Management functionality is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. With this icon to display the window that time,...your power status. n 114 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power schemes for running on AC or battery power to suit your desired power plan. VAIO Power Management is added to ensure better operation of...
...Power Plan When you are using at that shows your computer and longer battery life. The VAIO Power Management functionality is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. With this icon to display the window that time,...your power status. n 114 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power schemes for running on AC or battery power to suit your desired power plan. VAIO Power Management is added to ensure better operation of...
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.... ❑ Do not open the memory module package before you can damage electronic components. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. n 116 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you remove any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you... that is not detected by installing optional memory modules. Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from ESD.
.... ❑ Do not open the memory module package before you can damage electronic components. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. n 116 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you remove any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you... that is not detected by installing optional memory modules. Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from ESD.
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n 118 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.
n 118 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.
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n 122 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screws on the computer. Do not install the screw (1) in step 4 into other screw holes, as doing so may cause damage to your computer because the length of the screw (1) is longer than that of other screws (2). 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the bottom of the computer. !
n 122 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screws on the computer. Do not install the screw (1) in step 4 into other screw holes, as doing so may cause damage to your computer because the length of the screw (1) is longer than that of other screws (2). 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the bottom of the computer. !