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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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... using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the 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...
... using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the 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...
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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 reading or writing data. Illuminates while data is being read from or written to deactivate the numeric keypad. Press the Num Lk key ... unlit. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in uppercase. Press the key a second time to activate the numeric keypad. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is unlit. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the...
Illuminates while the battery pack is reading or writing data. Illuminates while data is being read from or written to deactivate the numeric keypad. Press the Num Lk key ... unlit. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in uppercase. Press the key a second time to activate the numeric keypad. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is unlit. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the...
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... adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 110). n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can 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. If you...
... adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 110). n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can 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. If you...
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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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.... The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is charging. To select your first battery charge. Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27). Charge indicator status Lit...Meaning The battery pack is charging. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is running out of delivery. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! When the battery pack charges...
.... The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is charging. To select your first battery charge. Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27). Charge indicator status Lit...Meaning The battery pack is charging. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is running out of delivery. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! When the battery pack charges...
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...avoid loss of data when using the computer. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data, you will lose all unsaved data. The battery pack continues to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to the previous work state is ...while you should save your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. When your data frequently. To avoid loss of battery. Going back to AC power. Your computer is impossible. n 26 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your computer while it uses power from the...
...avoid loss of data when using the computer. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data, you will lose all unsaved data. The battery pack continues to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to the previous work state is ...while you should save your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. When your data frequently. To avoid loss of battery. Going back to AC power. Your computer is impossible. n 26 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your computer while it uses power from the...
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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. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. 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. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. n 27 N Getting Started Using the Battery...
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At the confirmation prompt, click OK. 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. Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background.
At the confirmation prompt, click OK. 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. 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 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 and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) 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 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 and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) 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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...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. The green power indicator light is in this mode. In addition to conserve battery life. 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, ...
...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. The green power indicator light is in this mode. In addition to conserve battery life. 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, ...
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... the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer for a long period of power while your data frequently. If the battery runs out of time while it off. 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...
... the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer for a long period of power while your data frequently. If the battery runs out of time while it off. 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...
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n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on ..., your computer. ! See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 106). To change the Sleep mode settings. To modify this, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. If you press and hold the power button for a... certain period of time, it will be lost if you can use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer to return to...
n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on ..., your computer. ! See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 106). To change the Sleep mode settings. To modify this, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. If you press and hold the power button for a... certain period of time, it will be lost if you can use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer to return to...
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... power is unlit in Hibernate mode, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to be lost. n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer is in this mode.... ✍ If you do not intend to use your computer before its power indicator light turns off . Even when the battery runs out of power, no data will be activated. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep...
... power is unlit in Hibernate mode, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to be lost. n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer is in this mode.... ✍ If you do not intend to use your computer before its power indicator light turns off . Even when the battery runs out of power, no data will be activated. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep...
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... off automatically. ✍ It takes more than from Hibernate mode than four seconds, your 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. The computer returns to Normal mode when you remove... both the AC adapter and the battery pack. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 106). If you press and hold the power button for more time to return to Normal mode Press...
... off automatically. ✍ It takes more than from Hibernate mode than four seconds, your 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. The computer returns to Normal mode when you remove... both the AC adapter and the battery pack. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 106). If you press and hold the power button for more time to return to Normal mode Press...
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... settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your computer and longer battery life. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. n 112 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for more information. See the help file included with the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you need to the Windows Power...
... settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your computer and longer battery life. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. n 112 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for more information. See the help file included with the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you need to the Windows Power...