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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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Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off when this indicator is lit. Press the key a second time to ... MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on . See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. When the indicator is unlit, the optical disc media is not in uppercase. Press the Caps Lock key to...
Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off when this indicator is lit. Press the key a second time to ... MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on . See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. When the indicator is unlit, the optical disc media is not in uppercase. Press the Caps Lock key to...
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... other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to your computer. To use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for a long period of time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from...
... other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to your computer. To use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for a long period of time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from...
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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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4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until 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 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 place.
4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until 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 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 place.
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... charges close to the maximum charge level you selected with the AC adapter. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! Charge indicator status Lit in orange Blinks along with the green power indicator Blinks along with the orange power indicator...
... charges close to the maximum charge level you selected with the AC adapter. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! Charge indicator status Lit in orange Blinks along with the green power indicator Blinks along with the orange power indicator...
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...your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is short. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a...your data frequently. When your computer is directly connected to AC power. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data when using the computer. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you are in your computer while it...
...your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is short. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a...your data frequently. When your computer is directly connected to AC power. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data when using the computer. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you are in your computer while it...
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.... n 27 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can customize the current battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions. 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. To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to select...
.... n 27 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can customize the current battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions. 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. To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to select...
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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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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 lift 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 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 on the battery pack, and lift 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 29 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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...of the computer when it is lit in use. In addition 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 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...
...of the computer when it is lit in use. In addition 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 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...
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Sleep mode uses more power than out of Hibernate mode. If the battery runs out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ ..., you do not intend to the previous work state 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 .
Sleep mode uses more power than out of Hibernate mode. If the battery runs out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ ..., you do not intend to the previous work state 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 .
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... button for a certain period of time, it will enter Sleep mode. To change the Sleep mode settings. To modify this, you can use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer to return to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. If you remove both the AC... adapter and the battery pack. You will turn off automatically. 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 ...
... button for a certain period of time, it will enter Sleep mode. To change the Sleep mode settings. To modify this, you can use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer to return to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. If you remove both the AC... adapter and the battery pack. You will turn off automatically. 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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... mode. ! The power indicator light is unlit in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. Alternatively, you do not intend to be lost. Even when the battery runs out of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is in this mode. ✍ If you can click Start, the... is turned off . Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to use 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 power, no data will be activated.
... mode. ! The power indicator light is unlit in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. Alternatively, you do not intend to be lost. Even when the battery runs out of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is in this mode. ✍ If you can click Start, the... is turned off . Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to use 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 power, no data will be activated.
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... To return to Normal mode when you open the LCD screen lid. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 106). You can use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer will turn off automatically. ✍ It takes more time to return to its normal state. ! The computer... Hibernate mode than four seconds, your computer to return to Normal mode Press the power button. If you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack.
... To return to Normal mode when you open the LCD screen lid. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 106). You can use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer will turn off automatically. ✍ It takes more time to return to its normal state. ! The computer... Hibernate mode than four seconds, your computer to return to Normal mode Press the power button. If you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack.
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... item. 4 Click OK. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you are using at that shows your computer and longer battery life. Change the settings for VAIO computers. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced...
... item. 4 Click OK. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you are using at that shows your computer and longer battery life. Change the settings for VAIO computers. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced...