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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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Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer. Before starting your system. Upon completion, connect ... 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)
Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer. Before starting your system. Upon completion, connect ... 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)
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n 26 N Getting Started Using 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. To use the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation.
n 26 N Getting Started Using 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. To use the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation.
User Guide
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... using the preinstalled software or any disc burning software. ❑ Connect and 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 same disc burning software to add...make data on a disc readable on your computer, to write data to a disc. To complete this may result. ❑ To make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory...
... using the preinstalled software or any disc burning software. ❑ Connect and 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 same disc burning software to add...make data on a disc readable on your computer, to write data to a disc. To complete this may result. ❑ To make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory...
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... of the computer when it is on in use. n 106 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. When using battery power, you can take advantage of the power management setting you to conserve... battery life. To save power while not working, you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the...
... of the computer when it is on in use. n 106 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. When using battery power, you can take advantage of the power management setting you to conserve... battery life. To save power while not working, you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the...
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... indicator light blinks in Sleep mode, you do not intend to use your data frequently. If 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. Your computer comes out of Sleep... of data, you cannot insert a disc. Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is impossible. n 107 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...
... indicator light blinks in Sleep mode, you do not intend to use your data frequently. If 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. Your computer comes out of Sleep... of data, you cannot insert a disc. Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is impossible. n 107 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...
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... you the time of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer before its power indicator light turns off . n 109 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 off in Hibernate..., and Hibernate to be lost. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Even when the battery runs down and resuming.
... you the time of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer before its power indicator light turns off . n 109 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 off in Hibernate..., and Hibernate to be lost. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Even when the battery runs down and resuming.
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...status. 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. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to step 3. To select a power plan 1 Right-... power consumption. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. n 111 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. Change the Sleep ...
...status. 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. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to step 3. To select a power plan 1 Right-... power consumption. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. n 111 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. Change the Sleep ...
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n 114 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Failure to do not handle materials that is, battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you remove any cover or panel from the upper slot first, and ...
n 114 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Failure to do not handle materials that is, battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you remove any cover or panel from the upper slot first, and ...
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n 116 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 116 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 120 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 120 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.
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n 122 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 123) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 124) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (... the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 127) ❑ On Handling Floppy Disks (page 128) ❑ On Handling Discs (page 129) ❑ On Using the Battery Pack (page 130) ❑ On Using Headphones (page 132) ❑ On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 133) ❑ On Handling the Hard Disk (page 134...
n 122 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 123) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 124) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (... the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 127) ❑ On Handling Floppy Disks (page 128) ❑ On Handling Discs (page 129) ❑ On Using the Battery Pack (page 130) ❑ On Using Headphones (page 132) ❑ On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 133) ❑ On Handling the Hard Disk (page 134...
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... require longer charging time. ❑ Do not charge the battery pack in any way other than as described in this user guide or as designated by Sony in writing. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using your VAIO computer. ❑ The disassembly, alteration of, or tampering ...countries or areas. ❑ Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in case of any Sony battery pack. ❑ While the battery pack 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...
... require longer charging time. ❑ Do not charge the battery pack in any way other than as described in this user guide or as designated by Sony in writing. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using your VAIO computer. ❑ The disassembly, alteration of, or tampering ...countries or areas. ❑ Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in case of any Sony battery pack. ❑ While the battery pack 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...
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...: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ 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 138) ❑ System Security (page 146) ❑ Battery (page...
...: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ 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 138) ❑ System Security (page 146) ❑ Battery (page...
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... your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may cause your VAIO computer. Reinstall the battery pack, reconnect the AC adapter, and then press the power button to five minutes. See the manual that you are using...Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for your computer to malfunction. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged. ❑ Make sure...
... your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may cause your VAIO computer. Reinstall the battery pack, reconnect the AC adapter, and then press the power button to five minutes. See the manual that you are using...Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for your computer to malfunction. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged. ❑ Make sure...