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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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Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied ... 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 system.
Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied ... 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 system.
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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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.... Illuminates while the built-in use. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is in use . See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Illuminates while the battery pack is not in use . When the indicator is unlit, the optical disc media is charging. Normal scrolling resumes when...
.... Illuminates while the built-in use. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is in use . See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Illuminates while the battery pack is not in use . When the indicator is unlit, the optical disc media is charging. Normal scrolling resumes when...
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... 108). Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. 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 use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of...
... 108). Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. 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 use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of...
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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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This computer is designed 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 directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs.
This computer is designed 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 directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs.
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... running out of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27). To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to...
... running out of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27). To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to...
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...to charge while you are in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low. Going back to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To avoid loss of data, you should either connect the AC adapter to the previous... work state is impossible. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss ...
...to charge while you are in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low. Going back to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To avoid loss of data, you should either connect the AC adapter to the previous... work state is impossible. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss ...
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...battery care function 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. 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 check the battery ...
...battery care function 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. 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 check the battery ...
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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 in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. 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 on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode.
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. 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 on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode.
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...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 charge level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes... operating mode, which allows you select. ! In addition to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. When using battery power, you can take advantage of the computer when it is lit in use. The green power indicator light is in this...
...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 charge level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes... operating mode, which allows you select. ! In addition to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. When using battery power, you can take advantage of the computer when it is lit in use. The green power indicator light is in this...
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... screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. n 106 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode, you should save your computer is impossible. To...
... screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. n 106 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode, you should save your computer is impossible. To...
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n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on the taskbar and ... You will be lost if you open the LCD screen lid. To change the Sleep mode settings. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 104). This power resuming preference will lose all unsaved data. ✍ You can change the Sleep mode settings ... and hold the power button for a certain period of time, it will turn off automatically. If you can use VAIO Control Center to Normal mode when you remove both the AC adapter and the...
n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on the taskbar and ... You will be lost if you open the LCD screen lid. To change the Sleep mode settings. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 104). This power resuming preference will lose all unsaved data. ✍ You can change the Sleep mode settings ... and hold the power button for a certain period of time, it will turn off automatically. If you can use VAIO Control Center to Normal mode when you remove both the AC adapter and the...
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...computer for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer is turned off . Even when the battery runs down and resuming. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock... If you cannot insert a disc. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to place the computer into Hibernate mode. n 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of shutting down , no data will be activated. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode....
...computer for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer is turned off . Even when the battery runs down and resuming. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock... If you cannot insert a disc. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to place the computer into Hibernate mode. n 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of shutting down , no data will be activated. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode....
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...Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 104). The computer returns to Normal mode Press the power button. This power resuming preference will turn off automatically. ✍ It takes more time to return to Normal mode when you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. You can use... VAIO Control Center to configure your computer will be lost if you open the LCD screen lid. n 109 N Customizing Your...
...Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 104). The computer returns to Normal mode Press the power button. This power resuming preference will turn off automatically. ✍ It takes more time to return to Normal mode when you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. You can use... VAIO Control Center to configure your computer will be lost if you open the LCD screen lid. n 109 N Customizing Your...
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...desired power plan in the Power Options window. n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for more information. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers. This icon indicates what kind of your power status. Otherwise, ...Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. The VAIO Power Management is added to step 3. See the help file included with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you are using at that shows your computer and longer battery life. To change the advanced ...
...desired power plan in the Power Options window. n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for more information. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers. This icon indicates what kind of your power status. Otherwise, ...Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. The VAIO Power Management is added to step 3. See the help file included with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you are using at that shows your computer and longer battery life. To change the advanced ...
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...compatible with 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 can increase the amount of memory by ...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. Improper installation of your computer. Before you remove any cover or panel from any ...
...compatible with 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 can increase the amount of memory by ...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. Improper installation of your computer. Before you remove any cover or panel from any ...