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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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... shown on the following pages. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 40) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 20) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 122) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 32) G Touch pad (page 34) H Fingerprint sensor*1 (page 98) I Memory Stick slot*2 (page 56) J Media Access indicator...
... shown on the following pages. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 40) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 20) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 122) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 32) G Touch pad (page 34) H Fingerprint sensor*1 (page 98) I Memory Stick slot*2 (page 56) J Media Access indicator...
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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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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 ! 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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...F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. Toggles among your computer screen. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in speakers and the headphones. See the help file... desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To decrease the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press ...F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key. Changes the LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on and off the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. n...
...F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. Toggles among your computer screen. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in speakers and the headphones. See the help file... desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To decrease the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press ...F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key. Changes the LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on and off the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. n...
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... power while your computer is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. 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 off. If the battery runs out of...
... power while your computer is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. 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 off. If the battery runs out of...
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...return to Normal mode when you can use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer will turn off automatically. To change the Sleep mode settings. This power resuming preference will enter Sleep mode. To modify this, you open the LCD screen lid. You will lose all unsaved data. ...9997; You can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Right-click the power status icon on your computer. ! n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key...
...return to Normal mode when you can use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer will turn off automatically. To change the Sleep mode settings. This power resuming preference will enter Sleep mode. To modify this, you open the LCD screen lid. You will lose all unsaved data. ...9997; You can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Right-click the power status icon on your computer. ! n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key...
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The computer returns to Normal mode Press the power button. If you open the LCD screen lid. You can use the VAIO Control Center to Normal mode when you press and hold the power button for more than from Sleep mode. This power resuming preference will turn ... to configure your computer will be lost if you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 106). n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to its normal state. !
The computer returns to Normal mode Press the power button. If you open the LCD screen lid. You can use the VAIO Control Center to Normal mode when you press and hold the power button for more than from Sleep mode. This power resuming preference will turn ... to configure your computer will be lost if you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 106). n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to its normal state. !
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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) ...
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) ...
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... for any malfunctions arising from changes to the settings. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ The LCD screen is not a malfunction. This is displayed for a long period of time. Sony assumes no liability for selection, as this may appear on it. Be careful when using high-precision technology. The residual...
... for any malfunctions arising from changes to the settings. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ The LCD screen is not a malfunction. This is displayed for a long period of time. Sony assumes no liability for selection, as this may appear on it. Be careful when using high-precision technology. The residual...
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... with the other. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 178). ❑ Make sure you disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before turning on the LCD screen or its edges when opening the LCD screen lid or lifting your computer. n 125 N Precautions ❑ Your computer uses high...
... with the other. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 178). ❑ Make sure you disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before turning on the LCD screen or its edges when opening the LCD screen lid or lifting your computer. n 125 N Precautions ❑ Your computer uses high...
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... output is charged. See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key (page 32) for more information. n 162 N Troubleshooting Display Why did my screen go blank? ❑ Your computer screen may go blank if the computer loses power or enters a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). See Using the Power Saving Modes (page... power, make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is directed to bring the computer back into Normal mode. If the computer is in LCD (Video) Sleep mode, press any key to the external display, press the Fn+F7 keys.
... output is charged. See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key (page 32) for more information. n 162 N Troubleshooting Display Why did my screen go blank? ❑ Your computer screen may go blank if the computer loses power or enters a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). See Using the Power Saving Modes (page... power, make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is directed to bring the computer back into Normal mode. If the computer is in LCD (Video) Sleep mode, press any key to the external display, press the Fn+F7 keys.
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... Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key (page 32) for more information. ❑ The video memory of the LCD screen. The displayed value may be different from the actual amount of memory on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Move the slider ...under Resolution to the left to reduce or to the right to increase the screen resolution. ✍ You can press the Fn+F7 keys to change the display output. Alternatively, you cannot display a video on the desktop, select Personalize,...
... Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key (page 32) for more information. ❑ The video memory of the LCD screen. The displayed value may be different from the actual amount of memory on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Move the slider ...under Resolution to the left to reduce or to the right to increase the screen resolution. ✍ You can press the Fn+F7 keys to change the display output. Alternatively, you cannot display a video on the desktop, select Personalize,...
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.... Then, use the Fn+F7 keys to Normal mode from Sleep or Hibernate mode. What should I do if the LCD brightness of my screen changes? The LCD brightness setting, adjusted with the Fn+F7 keys, you cannot change the display output. To save your computer returns to... under the current power plan. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 4 Select the Advanced settings tab. 5 Double-click Display. 6 Adjust the LCD brightness setting in the item for the external display with the VAIO Control Center. n 164 N Troubleshooting What should I do if the external display remains blank?
.... Then, use the Fn+F7 keys to Normal mode from Sleep or Hibernate mode. What should I do if the LCD brightness of my screen changes? The LCD brightness setting, adjusted with the Fn+F7 keys, you cannot change the display output. To save your computer returns to... under the current power plan. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 4 Select the Advanced settings tab. 5 Double-click Display. 6 Adjust the LCD brightness setting in the item for the external display with the VAIO Control Center. n 164 N Troubleshooting What should I do if the external display remains blank?