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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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... 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) Before starting your system. Be sure to get started using your computer. Upon completion... 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. !
... 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) Before starting your system. Be sure to get started using your computer. Upon completion... 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. !
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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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... you burned with your computer, to write data to a disc. This may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the ...exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use circular discs. 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 Roxio Easy Media Creator software to...
... you burned with your computer, to write data to a disc. This may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the ...exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use circular discs. 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 Roxio Easy Media Creator software to...
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n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . If the battery level falls below 10%, you can take advantage of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the power source for your computer, you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD ... Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the power management settings to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To save power while not working, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining...
n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . If the battery level falls below 10%, you can take advantage of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the power source for your computer, you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD ... Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the power management settings to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To save power while not working, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining...
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If you cannot insert a disc. To avoid loss of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn it ... mode uses more power than out of time while it off. Your computer comes out of data, you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs down while your computer is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. Going back to the Lock button, and...
If you cannot insert a disc. To avoid loss of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn it ... mode uses more power than out of time while it off. Your computer comes out of data, you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs down while your computer is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. Going back to the Lock button, and...
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Even when the battery runs down and resuming. This power saving mode saves you cannot insert a disc. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Hibernate mode uses less ... Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer before its power indicator light turns off . To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. 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 . The...
Even when the battery runs down and resuming. This power saving mode saves you cannot insert a disc. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Hibernate mode uses less ... Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer before its power indicator light turns off . To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. 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 . The...
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... window that time, for power consumption. This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. n 114 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power schemes for running on the taskbar and select...
... window that time, for power consumption. This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. n 114 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power schemes for running on the taskbar and select...
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...computer and disconnect it from its power source (that produce or hold static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for example). n 116 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your system. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. ... you upgrade your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage memory modules and other components. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from ESD. Before you are ready to do not handle materials that is not ...
...computer and disconnect it from its power source (that produce or hold static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for example). n 116 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your system. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. ... you upgrade your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage memory modules and other components. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from ESD. Before you are ready to do not handle materials that is not ...
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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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Do not install the screw (1) in step 4 into other screws (2). 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. n 122 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screws on the bottom of other screw holes, as doing so may cause damage to your computer because the length of the screw (1) is longer than that of the computer. !
Do not install the screw (1) in step 4 into other screws (2). 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. n 122 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screws on the bottom of other screw holes, as doing so may cause damage to your computer because the length of the screw (1) is longer than that of the computer. !
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n 124 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ On Handling the LCD Screen (page 125) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 126) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (... the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 129) ❑ On Handling Floppy Disks (page 130) ❑ On Handling Discs (page 131) ❑ On Using the Battery Pack (page 132) ❑ On Using Headphones (page 134) ❑ On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 135) ❑ On Handling the Hard Disk (page 136...
n 124 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ On Handling the LCD Screen (page 125) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 126) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (... the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 129) ❑ On Handling Floppy Disks (page 130) ❑ On Handling Discs (page 131) ❑ On Using the Battery Pack (page 132) ❑ On Using Headphones (page 134) ❑ On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 135) ❑ On Handling the Hard Disk (page 136...
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... in the sun or under direct sunlight. ❑ Battery life is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. ❑ Charge battery packs at the following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for customers in USA and Canada http://www.sony.net/ for a long period of , or tampering ...N Precautions On Using the Battery Pack ❑ Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as designated by Sony in writing. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are not using your VAIO computer. ❑ the ...
... in the sun or under direct sunlight. ❑ Battery life is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. ❑ Charge battery packs at the following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for customers in USA and Canada http://www.sony.net/ for a long period of , or tampering ...N Precautions On Using the Battery Pack ❑ Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as designated by Sony in writing. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are not using your VAIO computer. ❑ the ...
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.../view/Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page 140) ❑ System Security (page 147) ❑ Battery (page 149) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 151...
.../view/Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page 140) ❑ System Security (page 147) ❑ Battery (page 149) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 151...
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Wait three to malfunction. Reinstall the battery pack, reconnect the AC adapter, and then press the power button to turn on your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer. If this occurs, do if my computer does..., use the computer for more information. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. n 140 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. Make sure the power indicator shows the power...
Wait three to malfunction. Reinstall the battery pack, reconnect the AC adapter, and then press the power button to turn on your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer. If this occurs, do if my computer does..., use the computer for more information. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. n 140 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. Make sure the power indicator shows the power...
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...at the bottom of the screen, follow these steps: 1 Press the F2 key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Then reinstall the battery pack, plug in the AC adapter, and turn on your computer again. 2 If your computer screen still remains blank, unplug the AC adapter, remove...(hour: minute: second). If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 182). n 141 N Troubleshooting What should I turn on my computer? If this occurs ...
...at the bottom of the screen, follow these steps: 1 Press the F2 key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Then reinstall the battery pack, plug in the AC adapter, and turn on your computer again. 2 If your computer screen still remains blank, unplug the AC adapter, remove...(hour: minute: second). If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 182). n 141 N Troubleshooting What should I turn on my computer? If this occurs ...