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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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...) ❑ 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. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware...
...) ❑ 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. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware...
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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.
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...; Only use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add more data to the same 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... may cause your computer into either of different disc burning software for additional data burning may result. ❑ To make sure you burned with 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...
...; Only use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add more data to the same 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... may cause your computer into either of different disc burning software for additional data burning may result. ❑ To make sure you burned with 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...
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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. If the battery level falls below 10%, you to conserve battery life. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the power management settings...In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you can take advantage of the computer when it is on in use. To ...
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. If the battery level falls below 10%, you to conserve battery life. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the power management settings...In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you can take advantage of the computer when it is on in use. To ...
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... time while it off. 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 is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. If the battery runs down while your computer for a long period...
... time while it off. 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 is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. If the battery runs down while your computer for a long period...
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...9997; If you the time of shutting down , no data will be activated. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. The computer enters Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! The power indicator light is off in Hibernate... into Hibernate mode. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to be lost. 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 turned off .
...9997; If you the time of shutting down , no data will be activated. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. The computer enters Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! The power indicator light is off in Hibernate... into Hibernate mode. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to be lost. 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 turned off .
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... source you start the computer, a power status icon appears on AC or battery power to suit your requirements for power consumption. Click this software application, you set up power schemes for VAIO computers. This icon indicates what kind of your power status. Selecting a 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 running on the taskbar. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as ...
... source you start the computer, a power status icon appears on AC or battery power to suit your requirements for power consumption. Click this software application, you set up power schemes for VAIO computers. This icon indicates what kind of your power status. Selecting a 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 running on the taskbar. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as ...
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... Turn off your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage memory modules and other components. If such a station is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you remove any cover or panel from its power source (...memory module from ESD. Failure to your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ There are ready to change the module. n 114 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. This damage may cause damage to do not handle materials...
... Turn off your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage memory modules and other components. If such a station is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you remove any cover or panel from its power source (...memory module from ESD. Failure to your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ There are ready to change the module. n 114 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. This damage may cause damage to do not handle materials...
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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.
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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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... found at temperatures between 50°F to 86°F (10°C to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. ❑ Charge battery packs at the following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in case of any mechanical shock, such as...
... found at temperatures between 50°F to 86°F (10°C to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. ❑ Charge battery packs at the following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in case of any mechanical shock, such as...
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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... Pad (page 174) Many problems have simple solutions. n 136 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer.
...: 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... Pad (page 174) Many problems have simple solutions. n 136 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer.
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... a power source and turned on . Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged. ❑ Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is... are using an external display, make sure it is securely plugged into a power source and turned on . ❑ If you may cause your VAIO computer. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are adjusted correctly.
... a power source and turned on . Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged. ❑ Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is... are using an external display, make sure it is securely plugged into a power source and turned on . ❑ If you may cause your VAIO computer. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are adjusted correctly.