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... ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using the Special-function Button ...33 Using the Touch...
... ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using the Special-function Button ...33 Using the Touch...
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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 VAIO computer. ! Before starting your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come ... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29)
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 VAIO computer. ! Before starting your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come ... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29)
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... OK. If the battery wear level is high, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. n 27 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can select the battery charging method for your battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To make the battery life longer, enable the battery care function. To check the battery wear level Follow steps...
... OK. If the battery wear level is high, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. n 27 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can select the battery charging method for your battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To make the battery life longer, enable the battery care function. To check the battery wear level Follow steps...
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... you should either connect the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To save power while not working, you to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. n 105 N Customizing... Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or ...
... you should either connect the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To save power while not working, you to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. n 105 N Customizing... Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or ...
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... button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is in Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs down while your computer is in this mode. ! n 106 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you...
... button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is in Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs down while your computer is in this mode. ! n 106 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you...
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To modify this, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. If you open the LCD screen lid. This power resuming preference will be lost if you can use VAIO Control Center to configure your computer to return to Normal mode when you press and hold the power button for ... mode settings 1 Right-click the power status icon on your computer will turn off automatically. To change the Sleep mode settings. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change...
To modify this, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. If you open the LCD screen lid. This power resuming preference will be lost if you can use VAIO Control Center to configure your computer to return to Normal mode when you press and hold the power button for ... mode settings 1 Right-click the power status icon on your computer will turn off automatically. To change the Sleep mode settings. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change...
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Even when the battery runs down and resuming. This power saving mode saves you the time of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer is in this mode. ✍ If you do not intend to be lost. The computer enters Hibernate mode. n 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate...
Even when the battery runs down and resuming. This power saving mode saves you the time of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer is in this mode. ✍ If you do not intend to be lost. The computer enters Hibernate mode. n 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate...
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... normal state. ! If you press and hold the power button for more time to return to Normal mode Press the power button. You can use VAIO Control Center to configure your computer will be lost if you open the LCD screen lid. This power resuming preference will turn off automatically. ✍...; It takes more than from Sleep mode. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 104). The computer returns to Normal mode when you remove both the AC adapter and the...
... normal state. ! If you press and hold the power button for more time to return to Normal mode Press the power button. You can use VAIO Control Center to configure your computer will be lost if you open the LCD screen lid. This power resuming preference will turn off automatically. ✍...; It takes more than from Sleep mode. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 104). The computer returns to Normal mode when you remove both the AC adapter and the...
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...Management function is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers. n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for more information. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on AC or battery power to ensure better operation of power source ...taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your desired power plan in the Power Options window. See the help file included with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you can enhance the Windows power management functions to suit your power status. Change the settings for...
...Management function is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers. n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for more information. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on AC or battery power to ensure better operation of power source ...taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your desired power plan in the Power Options window. See the help file included with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you can enhance the Windows power management functions to suit your power status. Change the settings for...
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... (cellophane wrappers, for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from the computer. Notes on a flat surface before you can increase ...10065; Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. n 113 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you remove any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before...
... (cellophane wrappers, for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from the computer. Notes on a flat surface before you can increase ...10065; Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. n 113 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you remove any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before...
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n 115 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 about an hour until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screw (indicated by the arrow below) on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover. 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity.
n 115 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 about an hour until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screw (indicated by the arrow below) on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover. 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity.
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... of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in the open slot. n 117 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging. 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in a wrong orientation, as... it clicks into place. ! Be sure to the front of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. Do not force the memory module into the slot in until it may cause damage to the slot and...
... of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in the open slot. n 117 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging. 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in a wrong orientation, as... it clicks into place. ! Be sure to the front of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. Do not force the memory module into the slot in until it may cause damage to the slot and...
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n 119 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 120) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 121) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 122... ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 124) ❑ Handling Floppy Disks (page 125) ❑ Handling Discs (page 126) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 127) ❑ Using Headphones (page 129) ❑ Handling the Memory Stick (page 130) ❑ Handling the Hard Disk (page 131) ❑ ...
n 119 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 120) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 121) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 122... ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 124) ❑ Handling Floppy Disks (page 125) ❑ Handling Discs (page 126) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 127) ❑ Using Headphones (page 129) ❑ Handling the Memory Stick (page 130) ❑ Handling the Hard Disk (page 131) ❑ ...
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...;C), such as in a car parked 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 concern. ❑ Keep the battery pack away from the computer to prevent damage to 30°C). Information about...
...;C), such as in a car parked 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 concern. ❑ Keep the battery pack away from the computer to prevent damage to 30°C). Information about...
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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 135) ❑ System Security (page 141) ❑ Battery (page...; Speakers (page 168) ❑ Touch Pad (page 170) n 133 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer. Many problems have simple solutions.
...: 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 135) ❑ System Security (page 141) ❑ Battery (page...; Speakers (page 168) ❑ Touch Pad (page 170) n 133 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer. Many problems have simple solutions.
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...memory modules you are adjusted correctly. n 135 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. For your safety, use the computer for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove ...on and the power indicator light is lit. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged. ❑ Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is empty. ❑ If your VAIO computer. See the manual that you may cause your computer to malfunction....
...memory modules you are adjusted correctly. n 135 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. For your safety, use the computer for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove ...on and the power indicator light is lit. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged. ❑ Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is empty. ❑ If your VAIO computer. See the manual that you may cause your computer to malfunction....