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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 ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Touch Pad ...34 Using the Special-function Button ...35 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 ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Touch Pad ...34 Using the Special-function Button ...35 Using the Touch...
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n4 N Precautions ...121 Handling the LCD Screen ...122 Using the Power Source ...123 Handling Your Computer ...124 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...126 Handling Floppy Disks ...127 Handling Discs ...128 Using the Battery Pack ...129 Using Headphones ...131 Handling the Memory Stick ...132 Handling the Hard Disk ...133 Updating Your Computer ...134 Troubleshooting ...135 Computer ...137 System Security ...143 Battery...144 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...146 Internet ...148 Networking ...150 Bluetooth Technology ...153 Optical Discs ...157 Display ...162 Printing ...166 Microphone ...167
n4 N Precautions ...121 Handling the LCD Screen ...122 Using the Power Source ...123 Handling Your Computer ...124 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...126 Handling Floppy Disks ...127 Handling Discs ...128 Using the Battery Pack ...129 Using Headphones ...131 Handling the Memory Stick ...132 Handling the Hard Disk ...133 Updating Your Computer ...134 Troubleshooting ...135 Computer ...137 System Security ...143 Battery...144 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...146 Internet ...148 Networking ...150 Bluetooth Technology ...153 Optical Discs ...157 Display ...162 Printing ...166 Microphone ...167
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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 30) Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware...
...) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 30) Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware...
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Back A Modem port (page 64) B Battery connector (page 22) C Air vent D Security slot n 16 N Getting Started
Back A Modem port (page 64) B Battery connector (page 22) C Air vent D Security slot n 16 N Getting Started
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...indicator is unlit, the optical disc media is reading or writing data. Press the Num Lk key to deactivate the numeric keypad. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Letters appear in lowercase if you scroll the display. n 20 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped... off when the computer is off or in Hibernate mode. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is charging. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Press the Caps Lock key to change how you press the Shift key while the indicator is lit...
...indicator is unlit, the optical disc media is reading or writing data. Press the Num Lk key to deactivate the numeric keypad. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Letters appear in lowercase if you scroll the display. n 20 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped... off when the computer is off or in Hibernate mode. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is charging. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Press the Caps Lock key to change how you press the Shift key while the indicator is lit...
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... adapter. 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 your computer. If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of the DC In plug varies...
... adapter. 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 your computer. If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of the DC In plug varies...
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n 22 N Getting Started 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. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
n 22 N Getting Started 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. 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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4 Push the battery pack down into place. This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. n 24 N Getting Started 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 clicks into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. !
4 Push the battery pack down into place. This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. n 24 N Getting Started 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 clicks into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. !
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... 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 charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to the maximum charge level you selected with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off. The charge indicator...
... 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 charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to the maximum charge level you selected with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off. The charge indicator...
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..., your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life is short. To avoid loss of battery. The battery pack continues to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is impossible. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should save your computer is... or Hibernate. Your computer is directly connected to charge while you should save your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data when using the computer. Going back to the previous work state is ...
..., your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life is short. To avoid loss of battery. The battery pack continues to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is impossible. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should save your computer is... or Hibernate. Your computer is directly connected to charge while you should save your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data when using the computer. Going back to the previous work state is ...
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... check detailed information. To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. n 27 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can customize the...
... check detailed information. To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. n 27 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can customize the...
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At the confirmation prompt, click OK. Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. n 28 N Getting Started To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper.
At the confirmation prompt, click OK. Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. n 28 N Getting Started To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper.
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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 lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 29 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 lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 29 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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... power management setting you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management... settings to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the...
... power management setting you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management... settings to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the...
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... Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the previous work state is in Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. n 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is disconnected from AC power... the CPU into a low power consumption mode. If you should save your computer for a long period of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! If the battery runs out of data, you do not intend to use your data frequently.
... Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the previous work state is in Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. n 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is disconnected from AC power... the CPU into a low power consumption mode. If you should save your computer for a long period of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! If the battery runs out of data, you do not intend to use your data frequently.
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See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 106). You will turn off automatically. To change the Sleep mode settings. If the computer is not used for more than four ... on your computer to return to Normal mode when you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. To modify this, you can use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer. ! n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on...
See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 106). You will turn off automatically. To change the Sleep mode settings. If the computer is not used for more than four ... on your computer to return to Normal mode when you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. To modify this, you can use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer. ! n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on...
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Even when the battery runs out of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. The computer enters Hibernate mode. n 110 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 . Alternatively, ...
Even when the battery runs out of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. The computer enters Hibernate mode. n 110 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 . Alternatively, ...
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... for more than from Hibernate mode than four seconds, your computer to return to Normal mode when you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. This power resuming preference will turn off automatically. ✍ It takes more time to return to configure your computer will be lost if... you open the LCD screen lid. n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to its normal state. ! You can use the VAIO Control Center to Normal mode from Sleep mode. See Setting Up Your Computer with the...
... for more than from Hibernate mode than four seconds, your computer to return to Normal mode when you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. This power resuming preference will turn off automatically. ✍ It takes more time to return to configure your computer will be lost if... you open the LCD screen lid. n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to its normal state. ! You can use the VAIO Control Center to Normal mode from Sleep mode. See Setting Up Your Computer with the...
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... information. See the help file included with the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on the taskbar. Selecting a Power Plan When you are using at that shows your computer and longer battery life. With this icon to the Windows Power ...Options. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you can enhance the Windows power management functions to step 3. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed ...
... information. See the help file included with the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on the taskbar. Selecting a Power Plan When you are using at that shows your computer and longer battery life. With this icon to the Windows Power ...Options. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you can enhance the Windows power management functions to step 3. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed ...