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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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...) ❑ 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) Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with...
...) ❑ 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) Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with...
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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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... key to type letters in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is turned on the program you scroll the display. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Press the key a second time to turn it a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Illuminates while the...
... key to type letters in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is turned on the program you scroll the display. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Press the key a second time to turn it a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Illuminates while the...
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... your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode.
... your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode.
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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. 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.
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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 the compartment until it clicks into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs.
n 24 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and push the battery pack down into the compartment until it clicks into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs.
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...is not fully charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! To select your first battery charge. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the maximum charge level you ...selected with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is charging. When the battery pack charges close to the computer. Charge indicator status Lit in this manual from...
...is not fully charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! To select your first battery charge. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the maximum charge level you ...selected with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is charging. When the battery pack charges close to the computer. Charge indicator status Lit in this manual from...
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... manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the...directly connected to the previous work state is impossible. When your computer is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. Going back to AC power. While some...
... manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the...directly connected to the previous work state is impossible. When your computer is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. Going back to AC power. While some...
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... and check detailed information. 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 enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then...
... and check detailed information. 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 enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then...
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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) inward, put your computer is on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 28 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! 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 in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer.
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 on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 28 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! 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 in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer.
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... 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 power management settings to conserve battery life. To save power while not working, you select. ! If the battery... charge level falls below 10%, you to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and...
... 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 power management settings to conserve battery life. To save power while not working, you select. ! If the battery... charge level falls below 10%, you to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and...
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.... ! Sleep mode uses more power than out of data, you do not intend to the previous work state is in this mode. ! n 106 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 data frequently. To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. If you should save your computer is disconnected from AC power, place the...
.... ! Sleep mode uses more power than out of data, you do not intend to the previous work state is in this mode. ! n 106 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 data frequently. To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. If you should save your computer is disconnected from AC power, place the...
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...computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. You will lose all unsaved data. ✍ You can use VAIO Control Center to configure your computer to return to Normal mode when you can change the Sleep mode settings 1... any key. ❑ Press the power button on your computer will enter Sleep mode. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 104). If the computer is not used for more than four seconds, your computer. ! To modify this..., it will turn off automatically. If you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. To change the Sleep mode settings.
...computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. You will lose all unsaved data. ✍ You can use VAIO Control Center to configure your computer to return to Normal mode when you can change the Sleep mode settings 1... any key. ❑ Press the power button on your computer will enter Sleep mode. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 104). If the computer is not used for more than four seconds, your computer. ! To modify this..., it will turn off automatically. If you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. To change the Sleep mode settings.
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Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to be lost. 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 in this mode. ... saving mode saves you do not intend to place the computer into Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to use your computer for a long period...
Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to be lost. 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 in this mode. ... saving mode saves you do not intend to place the computer into Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to use your computer for a long period...
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If you press and hold the power button for more than from Sleep mode. You can use VAIO Control Center to configure your computer to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than four seconds, your computer will be lost if you open ...the LCD screen lid. The computer returns to Normal mode Press the power button. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 104). This power resuming preference will turn off automatically. ✍ It takes more time to return to Normal mode when you remove...
If you press and hold the power button for more than from Sleep mode. You can use VAIO Control Center to configure your computer to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than four seconds, your computer will be lost if you open ...the LCD screen lid. The computer returns to Normal mode Press the power button. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 104). This power resuming preference will turn off automatically. ✍ It takes more time to return to Normal mode when you remove...
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... select Power Options. 2 Select your power status. See the help file included with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your requirements for more information. This icon indicates what kind of your..., click Change advanced power settings and go to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your computer and longer battery life. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for each item. 4 Click OK. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as...
... select Power Options. 2 Select your power status. See the help file included with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your requirements for more information. This icon indicates what kind of your..., click Change advanced power settings and go to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your computer and longer battery life. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for each item. 4 Click OK. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as...
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...electricity (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 the computer. Before you can increase the amount of memory by maintaining contact with the safety ...the manufacturer of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage memory modules and other components. n 113 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes ...
...electricity (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 the computer. Before you can increase the amount of memory by maintaining contact with the safety ...the manufacturer of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage memory modules and other components. n 113 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes ...