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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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...) ❑ 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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..., and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to 3 in To enable the battery care function above and 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. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. 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...
..., and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to 3 in To enable the battery care function above and 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. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. 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...
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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. 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.
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...Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the computer when it is in this mode. Using Normal Mode This is lit in use. The green power indicator light is the normal state of the power management settings to conserve battery life. When using battery ...power, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you should either ...
...Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the computer when it is in this mode. Using Normal Mode This is lit in use. The green power indicator light is the normal state of the power management settings to conserve battery life. When using battery ...power, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you should either ...
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...Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is in this mode. ! If the battery runs out of Hibernate mode. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next... a low power consumption mode. The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. n 108 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...
...Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is in this mode. ! If the battery runs out of Hibernate mode. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next... a low power consumption mode. The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. n 108 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...
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...the power button for a certain period of time, it will enter Sleep mode. To modify this, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. To change the Sleep mode settings. This power resuming preference will turn off automatically. See Setting Up Your Computer with the... VAIO Control Center (page 106). If the computer is not used for more than four seconds, your computer. ! n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the ...
...the power button for a certain period of time, it will enter Sleep mode. To modify this, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. To change the Sleep mode settings. This power resuming preference will turn off automatically. See Setting Up Your Computer with the... VAIO Control Center (page 106). If the computer is not used for more than four seconds, your computer. ! n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the ...
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... Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to be lost. Even when the battery runs out of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer for a long period of power, no data will be activated...is turned off . Alternatively, you cannot insert a disc. Do not move your computer before its power indicator light turns off . 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 in Hibernate mode...
... Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to be lost. Even when the battery runs out of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer for a long period of power, no data will be activated...is turned off . Alternatively, you cannot insert a disc. Do not move your computer before its power indicator light turns off . 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 in Hibernate mode...
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If you press and hold the power button for more time to return to Normal mode when you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. The computer returns to Normal mode Press the power button. This power resuming preference will turn off automatically. ✍ It takes more than four... seconds, your computer to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Sleep mode. n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to its normal state. ! You can use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer will be lost if you open the LCD screen lid. See Setting Up Your...
If you press and hold the power button for more time to return to Normal mode when you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. The computer returns to Normal mode Press the power button. This power resuming preference will turn off automatically. ✍ It takes more than four... seconds, your computer to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Sleep mode. n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to its normal state. ! You can use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer will be lost if you open the LCD screen lid. See Setting Up Your...
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... power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on AC or battery power to ensure better operation of power source you set up power plans for VAIO computers. See the help file included with the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you are using at that shows your ... you can enhance the Windows power management functions to suit your computer and longer battery life. Selecting a Power Plan When you need to step 3. Change the settings for example, AC power. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for running on the taskbar ...
... power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on AC or battery power to ensure better operation of power source you set up power plans for VAIO computers. See the help file included with the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you are using at that shows your ... you can enhance the Windows power management functions to suit your computer and longer battery life. Selecting a Power Plan When you need to step 3. Change the settings for example, AC power. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for running on the taskbar ...
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n 115 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 your memory module. ❑ ... may cause damage to place your computer on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from the computer. Notes on a flat surface before you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in the...
n 115 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 your memory module. ❑ ... may cause damage to place your computer on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from the computer. Notes on a flat surface before you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in the...
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n 117 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.
n 117 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.
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... to the slot and the module. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of your computer. n 119 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it clicks into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with.... If you want to install only one memory module, be sure to use the slot closer to the front of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer.
... to the slot and the module. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of your computer. n 119 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it clicks into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with.... If you want to install only one memory module, be sure to use the slot closer to the front of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer.
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n 121 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 122) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 123) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 124... ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 126) ❑ Handling Floppy Disks (page 127) ❑ Handling Discs (page 128) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 129) ❑ Using Headphones (page 131) ❑ Handling the Memory Stick (page 132) ❑ Handling the Hard Disk (page 133) ❑ ...
n 121 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 122) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 123) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 124... ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 126) ❑ Handling Floppy Disks (page 127) ❑ Handling Discs (page 128) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 129) ❑ Using Headphones (page 131) ❑ Handling the Memory Stick (page 132) ❑ Handling the Hard Disk (page 133) ❑ ...
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... following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for concern. ❑ Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat. ❑ Keep the battery pack dry. ❑ Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack. ❑ Do not expose the battery pack to use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter.... is shorter in case of any losses or damages arising from: ❑ The use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your VAIO computer. ❑ The disassembly, alteration of, or tampering with any mechanical shock, such as dropping it on a hard surface. ❑ If ...
... following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for concern. ❑ Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat. ❑ Keep the battery pack dry. ❑ Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack. ❑ Do not expose the battery pack to use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter.... is shorter in case of any losses or damages arising from: ❑ The use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your VAIO computer. ❑ The disassembly, alteration of, or tampering with any mechanical shock, such as dropping it on a hard surface. ❑ If ...
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...encounter when using your VAIO computer. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for ...customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page 137) ❑ System Security (page 143) ❑ Battery...
...encounter when using your VAIO computer. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for ...customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page 137) ❑ System Security (page 143) ❑ Battery...
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... ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer. For your safety, use the computer for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Wait three to turn on . n 137 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I ...do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for your display for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any . ❑ If your computer is plugged into...
... ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer. For your safety, use the computer for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Wait three to turn on . n 137 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I ...do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for your display for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any . ❑ If your computer is plugged into...