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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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Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied ... 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 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 30) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system.
Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied ... 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 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 30) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system.
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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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... Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is not in Hibernate mode. Press the key a second time to type letters in use . See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off when this indicator is lit. Press it a second... time to activate the numeric keypad. Letters appear in use . Press the Caps Lock key to turn it off or in use. Illuminates while the battery pack is reading or writing data. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is not in uppercase. When the indicator is unlit, the optical...
... Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is not in Hibernate mode. Press the key a second time to type letters in use . See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off when this indicator is lit. Press it a second... time to activate the numeric keypad. Letters appear in use . Press the Caps Lock key to turn it off or in use. Illuminates while the battery pack is reading or writing data. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is not in uppercase. When the indicator is unlit, the optical...
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... cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to your computer. If you do not intend to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use your computer for your computer...
... cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to your computer. If you do not intend to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use your computer for your computer...
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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. 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.
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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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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. This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. 4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. !
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. This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. 4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. !
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... of delivery. When the battery pack charges close to a power source with the AC adapter. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. To select your first battery charge. n 25 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer... is 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. ! Charge indicator status Lit in orange Blinks along with the green power indicator Blinks along with the ...
... of delivery. When the battery pack charges close to a power source with the AC adapter. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. To select your first battery charge. n 25 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer... is 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. ! Charge indicator status Lit in orange Blinks along with the green power indicator Blinks along with the ...
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Your computer is impossible. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power. ... unsaved data. When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Going back to charge while you are in your computer while it uses ...
Your computer is impossible. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power. ... unsaved data. When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Going back to charge while you are in your computer while it uses ...
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... Start, All Programs, 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. 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...
... Start, All Programs, 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. 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...
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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. At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
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n 29 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! 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 fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. 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.
n 29 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! 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 fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. 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.
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... in use. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management setting you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the power... management settings to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. In addition to conserve battery life. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you select....
... in use. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management setting you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the power... management settings to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. In addition to conserve battery life. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you select....
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... state is in Sleep mode, you should save your computer is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. If the battery runs out of time while it is in this mode. ! If you will lose all unsaved data. Sleep mode uses more power than out of... blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of power while your data frequently. 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...
... state is in Sleep mode, you should save your computer is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. If the battery runs out of time while it is in this mode. ! If you will lose all unsaved data. Sleep mode uses more power than out of... blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of power while your data frequently. 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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...computer is not used for more than four seconds, your computer will enter Sleep mode. To change the Sleep mode settings. n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change... under the current power plan. 3 Change the time 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). This power resuming preference will lose all unsaved data. ✍ You can change the Sleep ...
...computer is not used for more than four seconds, your computer will enter Sleep mode. To change the Sleep mode settings. n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change... under the current power plan. 3 Change the time 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). This power resuming preference will lose all unsaved data. ✍ You can change the Sleep ...
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The power indicator light is unlit in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. 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 this mode. ... mode. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! The computer enters Hibernate mode. Do not move your computer is turned off . Even when the battery runs out of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer before its power indicator light turns off .
The power indicator light is unlit in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. 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 this mode. ... mode. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! The computer enters Hibernate mode. Do not move your computer is turned off . Even when the battery runs out of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer before its power indicator light turns off .
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The computer returns to Normal mode Press the power button. If you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 106). This power resuming preference will turn off automatically. ✍ It takes more time to return to Normal mode when you... open the LCD screen lid. You can use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer will be lost if you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds, your computer to...
The computer returns to Normal mode Press the power button. If you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 106). This power resuming preference will turn off automatically. ✍ It takes more time to return to Normal mode when you... open the LCD screen lid. You can use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer will be lost if you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds, your computer to...
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... computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your computer and longer battery life. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. Change the settings for example, AC power. With this icon to display the window that time... operation of power source you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your power status. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go ...
... computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your computer and longer battery life. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. Change the settings for example, AC power. With this icon to display the window that time... operation of power source you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your power status. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go ...