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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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... using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the 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...
... using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the 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...
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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 while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is not being used. Press it a second time to change how you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is on . Press the key a second time to turn off the computer when this indicator is...is off the computer when this indicator is equipped with all programs. Press the Caps Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Hard disk drive Memory Stick SD memory card Built-in Hibernate mode or off the indicator. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator ...
Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is not being used. Press it a second time to change how you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is on . Press the key a second time to turn off the computer when this indicator is...is off the computer when this indicator is equipped with all programs. Press the Caps Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Hard disk drive Memory Stick SD memory card Built-in Hibernate mode or off the indicator. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator ...
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... saving mode saves the time 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 the DC In plug varies depending on the computer. ! n 22 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can...
... saving mode saves the time 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 the DC In plug varies depending on the computer. ! n 22 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can...
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... with your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into place. This computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. 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 from the AC outlet. ! Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with genuine Sony batteries.
... with your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into place. This computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. 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 from the AC outlet. ! Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with genuine Sony batteries.
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... not fully charged at the time of power. n 24 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the battery care function, the battery indicator turns off. To select your first battery charge. The battery pack is using AC power. ! Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double-blinks Off Meaning The computer is running out...
... not fully charged at the time of power. n 24 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the battery care function, the battery indicator turns off. To select your first battery charge. The battery pack is using AC power. ! Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double-blinks Off Meaning The computer is running out...
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... it is directly connected to the previous work state is on while you use the battery pack as Sleep or Hibernate. Going back to AC power. When battery life is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. When...devices, your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. To avoid loss of power, both the battery and power indicator lights start blinking. n 25 N Getting Started ✍ When the battery pack is running out of data, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode...
... it is directly connected to the previous work state is on while you use the battery pack as Sleep or Hibernate. Going back to AC power. When battery life is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. When...devices, your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. To avoid loss of power, both the battery and power indicator lights start blinking. n 25 N Getting Started ✍ When the battery pack is running out of data, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode...
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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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... to add more data to the same disc. To complete this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your battery pack is preinstalled on your software. ❑ Only use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. Other software programs may not... be fully compatible and errors may cause a failure. 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 exit and close the session before writing data...
... to add more data to the same disc. To complete this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your battery pack is preinstalled on your software. ❑ Only use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. Other software programs may not... be fully compatible and errors may cause a failure. 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 exit and close the session before writing data...
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...you to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To save power while not working, you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. 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 computer...
...you to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To save power while not working, you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. 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 computer...
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... disc. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! To avoid loss of data, you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode, you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of Hibernate mode. To activate..., place the computer into a low power consumption mode. Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your data frequently. 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...
... disc. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! To avoid loss of data, you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode, you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of Hibernate mode. To activate..., place the computer into a low power consumption mode. Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your data frequently. 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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...mode. ✍ When your computer before its power indicator light turns off. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! The computer enters Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode uses less power than ...Sleep mode to be lost. The power indicator light is 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 turned off in...
...mode. ✍ When your computer before its power indicator light turns off. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! The computer enters Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode uses less power than ...Sleep mode to be lost. The power indicator light is 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 turned off in...
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...can enhance the Windows power management functions to display the window that time, for more information. See the help file on AC or battery power to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your requirements for power consumption. Change the Sleep mode and..., you start the computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your computer and longer battery life. n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you are using at that shows your power status.
...can enhance the Windows power management functions to display the window that time, for more information. See the help file on AC or battery power to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your requirements for power consumption. Change the Sleep mode and..., you start the computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your computer and longer battery life. n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you are using at that shows your power status.
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... contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure. ❑ Do not open slot for example). If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you remove any cover or panel from the computer. Before touching a memory... inserted in the memory module compartment. Improper installation of your computer has only one memory module installed at an ESD workstation. n 114 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory.
... contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure. ❑ Do not open slot for example). If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you remove any cover or panel from the computer. Before touching a memory... inserted in the memory module compartment. Improper installation of your computer has only one memory module installed at an ESD workstation. n 114 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory.
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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. n 116 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer
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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 screws (2). 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn 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. !
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 screws (2). 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn 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. !