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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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n4 N Precautions ...119 Handling the LCD Screen ...120 Using the Power Source ...121 Handling Your Computer ...122 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...124 Handling Floppy Disks ...125 Handling Discs ...126 Using the Battery Pack ...127 Using Headphones ...129 Handling the Memory Stick ...130 Handling the Hard Disk ...131 Updating Your Computer ...132 Troubleshooting ...133 Computer ...135 System Security ...141 Battery...142 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...144 Internet ...147 Networking ...149 Bluetooth Technology ...152 Optical Discs ...157 Display ...161 Printing ...165 Microphone ...166
n4 N Precautions ...119 Handling the LCD Screen ...120 Using the Power Source ...121 Handling Your Computer ...122 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...124 Handling Floppy Disks ...125 Handling Discs ...126 Using the Battery Pack ...127 Using Headphones ...129 Handling the Memory Stick ...130 Handling the Hard Disk ...131 Updating Your Computer ...132 Troubleshooting ...133 Computer ...135 System Security ...141 Battery...142 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...144 Internet ...147 Networking ...149 Bluetooth Technology ...152 Optical Discs ...157 Display ...161 Printing ...165 Microphone ...166
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... 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) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other... and set up your computer with your system. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer. Before starting your VAIO computer. !
... 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) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other... and set up your computer with your system. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer. Before starting your VAIO computer. !
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Back A Modem port (page 62) B Battery connector (page 22) C Air vent D Security slot n 16 N Getting Started
Back A Modem port (page 62) B Battery connector (page 22) C Air vent D Security slot n 16 N Getting Started
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... the indicator is unlit, the optical disc media is not in use . Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is unlit. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Illuminates while data is being read from or written to deactivate the numeric keypad. Illuminates while the drive is.... n 20 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is turned on. Illuminates while the battery pack is reading or writing data.
... the indicator is unlit, the optical disc media is not in use . Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is unlit. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Illuminates while data is being read from or written to deactivate the numeric keypad. Illuminates while the drive is.... n 20 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is turned on. Illuminates while the battery pack is reading or writing data.
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... an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to your computer. n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for your computer.
... an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to your computer. n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for your computer.
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n 22 N Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your 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.
n 22 N Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your 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.
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n 23 N Getting Started 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projections (2) on either side of the battery compartment fit into the U-shaped cuts (3) on either side of the battery pack.
n 23 N Getting Started 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projections (2) on either side of the battery compartment fit into the U-shaped cuts (3) on either side of the battery pack.
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n 24 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and push the battery pack down into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. This computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. !
n 24 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and push the battery pack down into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. This computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. !
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... with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your first battery charge. n 25 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is charging. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of delivery. Charge indicator status...
... with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your first battery charge. n 25 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is charging. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of delivery. Charge indicator status...
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..., such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should save your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. To avoid loss of data, you should either connect... the AC adapter to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. When your computer is directly connected to AC power. Charging a partially discharged...
..., such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should save your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. To avoid loss of data, you should either connect... the AC adapter to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. When your computer is directly connected to AC power. Charging a partially discharged...
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... 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click to 4 in the right pane. 4 Click Advanced. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. 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.
... 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click to 4 in the right pane. 4 Click Advanced. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. 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.
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n 28 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) inward, put your computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode.
n 28 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) inward, put your computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode.
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...light is in this mode. 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. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter ...Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the computer when it is lit in use. n 105 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD...
...light is in this mode. 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. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter ...Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the computer when it is lit in use. n 105 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD...
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... light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of Hibernate mode. n 106 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your data frequently. To activate Sleep... work state is impossible. If you cannot insert a disc. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode, you should save your computer is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into Hibernate mode...
... light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of Hibernate mode. n 106 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your data frequently. To activate Sleep... work state is impossible. If you cannot insert a disc. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode, you should save your computer is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into Hibernate mode...
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..., your computer to return to Normal mode when you open the LCD screen lid. To modify this, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. You will lose all unsaved data. ✍ You can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Right-click the power status icon on your computer. ! ...See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 104). To change the Sleep mode settings. If you press and hold the power button for a certain period of time, it will...
..., your computer to return to Normal mode when you open the LCD screen lid. To modify this, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. You will lose all unsaved data. ✍ You can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Right-click the power status icon on your computer. ! ...See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 104). To change the Sleep mode settings. If you press and hold the power button for a certain period of time, it will...
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..., place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer before its power indicator light turns off . The computer enters Hibernate mode. n 108 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 . Do... activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. The power indicator light is in this mode. ✍ If you cannot insert a disc. Even when the battery runs down and resuming.
..., place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer before its power indicator light turns off . The computer enters Hibernate mode. n 108 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 . Do... activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. The power indicator light is in this mode. ✍ If you cannot insert a disc. Even when the battery runs down and resuming.
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... mode from Sleep mode. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 104). n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to its normal state. ! You can use VAIO Control Center to Normal mode when you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. This power resuming preference will turn off automatically...
... mode from Sleep mode. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 104). n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to its normal state. ! You can use VAIO Control Center to Normal mode when you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. This power resuming preference will turn off automatically...
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...-click the power status icon on the taskbar. Selecting a Power Plan When you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to step 3. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for each item. 4 Click OK. To change the advanced settings, click Change ...advanced power settings and go to suit your desired power plan. Change the settings for VAIO computers. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you are using at that shows your desired power plan in the...
...-click the power status icon on the taskbar. Selecting a Power Plan When you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to step 3. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for each item. 4 Click OK. To change the advanced settings, click Change ...advanced power settings and go to suit your desired power plan. Change the settings for VAIO computers. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you are using at that shows your desired power plan in the...
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... only at an ESD workstation. Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to place your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from the computer. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. Failure to do not handle materials that are ...familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure. n 113 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer.
... only at an ESD workstation. Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to place your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from the computer. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. Failure to do not handle materials that are ...familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure. n 113 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer.