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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...125 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...127 On Handling Floppy Disks ...128 On Handling Discs ...129 On Using the Battery Pack...130 On Using Headphones...132 On Handling Memory Stick Media...133 On Handling the Hard Disk ...134 On Updating Your Computer ...135... Troubleshooting ...136 Computer ...138 System Security ...146 Battery...147 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...149 Internet ...152 Networking ...154 Bluetooth Technology ...157 Optical Discs ...161 Display ...165 Printing ...170 Microphone ...
...Computer...125 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...127 On Handling Floppy Disks ...128 On Handling Discs ...129 On Using the Battery Pack...130 On Using Headphones...132 On Handling Memory Stick Media...133 On Handling the Hard Disk ...134 On Updating Your Computer ...135... Troubleshooting ...136 Computer ...138 System Security ...146 Battery...147 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...149 Internet ...152 Networking ...154 Bluetooth Technology ...157 Optical Discs ...161 Display ...165 Printing ...170 Microphone ...
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... (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your... 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)
... (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your... 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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... 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 97) 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 97) 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 58) n 18 N Getting Started
Back A DC IN port (page 22) B Battery connector C Air vent D Modem port (page 58) n 18 N Getting Started
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... Illuminates when data is charging. Illuminates when data is not being used. Press the Scr Lk key 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 Memory Stick media is on . The Scr...The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off . Letters appear in uppercase. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . 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...
... Illuminates when data is charging. Illuminates when data is not being used. Press the Scr Lk key 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 Memory Stick media is on . The Scr...The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off . Letters appear in uppercase. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . 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...
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... adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to 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...
... adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to 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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... AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into place. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with genuine Sony batteries. 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. 3 Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment until it uses power...
... AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into place. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with genuine Sony batteries. 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. 3 Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment until it uses power...
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... Double-blinks Off Meaning The computer is using battery power. The computer is using AC power. ! When the battery pack charges close to the computer. To select your first battery charge. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the...fully charged at the time of power. Charge the battery pack as the battery pack charges). The battery pack is running out of delivery. The battery pack is charging. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light double-blinks as described in this manual from...
... Double-blinks Off Meaning The computer is using battery power. The computer is using AC power. ! When the battery pack charges close to the computer. To select your first battery charge. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the...fully charged at the time of power. Charge the battery pack as the battery pack charges). The battery pack is running out of delivery. The battery pack is charging. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light double-blinks as described in this manual from...
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...%, you should save your computer is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. The battery pack supplied with your data frequently. When battery life is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. To avoid loss of data, you should...
...%, you should save your computer is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. The battery pack supplied with your data frequently. When battery life is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. To avoid loss of data, you should...
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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. 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.
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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. n 27 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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...screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. 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 ...your computer or make data on a disc readable on your software. ❑ Only 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...
...screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. 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 ...your computer or make data on a disc readable on your software. ❑ Only 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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... becomes short, regardless of the power management settings to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. 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. Using Normal ...Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use. If the battery level falls below 10%, you to conserve battery ...
... becomes short, regardless of the power management settings to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. 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. Using Normal ...Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use. If the battery level falls below 10%, you to conserve battery ...
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If you should save your computer is in Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs down while your data frequently. The umber power indicator light blinks in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, ... out of time while it off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. Sleep mode uses more power than out of data, you do...
If you should save your computer is in Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs down while your data frequently. The umber power indicator light blinks in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, ... out of time while it off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. Sleep mode uses more power than out of data, you do...
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... mode. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to place the computer into Hibernate mode. 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...
... mode. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to place the computer into Hibernate mode. 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...
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...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. See the help file on the software for VAIO computers. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go...set up power schemes for running on AC or battery power to suit your desired power plan in the Power Options window. The VAIO Power Management functionality is a software application developed exclusively for more information. VAIO Power Management is added to ensure better operation ...
...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. See the help file on the software for VAIO computers. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go...set up power schemes for running on AC or battery power to suit your desired power plan in the Power Options window. The VAIO Power Management functionality is a software application developed exclusively for more information. VAIO Power Management is added to ensure better operation ...
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n 114 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. This damage may void your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ There are compatible with ... the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for increasing the amount of memory modules may result in the memory module compartment. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from its power source (that are two memory module slots in personal injury or equipment...
n 114 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. This damage may void your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ There are compatible with ... the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for increasing the amount of memory modules may result in the memory module compartment. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from its power source (that are two memory module slots in personal injury or equipment...
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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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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 120 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 120 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screws on the computer.