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... ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in...
... ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in...
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n4 N Precautions ...108 Handling the LCD Screen ...109 Using the Power Source ...110 Handling Your Computer ...111 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...113 Handling Floppy Disks ...114 Handling Discs ...115 Using the Battery Pack ...116 Using Headphones ...118 Handling the Memory Stick ...119 Handling the Hard Disk ...120 Updating Your Computer ...121 Troubleshooting ...122 Computer ...124 System Security ...131 Battery...132 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...134 Internet ...137 Networking ...139 Bluetooth Technology ...142 Optical Discs ...147 Display ...152 Printing ...157 Microphone ...158
n4 N Precautions ...108 Handling the LCD Screen ...109 Using the Power Source ...110 Handling Your Computer ...111 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...113 Handling Floppy Disks ...114 Handling Discs ...115 Using the Battery Pack ...116 Using Headphones ...118 Handling the Memory Stick ...119 Handling the Hard Disk ...120 Updating Your Computer ...121 Troubleshooting ...122 Computer ...124 System Security ...131 Battery...132 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...134 Internet ...137 Networking ...139 Bluetooth Technology ...142 Optical Discs ...147 Display ...152 Printing ...157 Microphone ...158
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...) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) 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 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) 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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See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more information. Illuminates while the drive is charging. Press the Num Lk key to change how you scroll the display. Letters ... Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on . Illuminates while the battery pack is reading or writing data. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is reading or writing data. Illuminates while data is being read...
See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more information. Illuminates while the drive is charging. Press the Num Lk key to change how you scroll the display. Letters ... Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on . Illuminates while the battery pack is reading or writing data. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is reading or writing data. Illuminates while data is being read...
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... adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of shutting down and resuming. n 20 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer for your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. Make sure that the AC outlet is...
... adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of shutting down and resuming. n 20 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer for your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. Make sure that the AC outlet is...
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n 21 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 21 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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n 22 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 22 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 23 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and push the battery pack down into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs.
n 23 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and push the battery pack down into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs.
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...at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! Charge the battery pack as described in orange Blinks along with the green power indicator Blinks along with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off. n ...out of delivery. The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is charging. To select your first battery charge. When the battery pack charges close to the computer. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the maximum charge level...
...at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! Charge the battery pack as described in orange Blinks along with the green power indicator Blinks along with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off. n ...out of delivery. The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is charging. To select your first battery charge. When the battery pack charges close to the computer. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the maximum charge level...
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...AC adapter to charge while you are in your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. Going back to AC power. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To ...will lose all unsaved data. When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to the previous work state is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. Your...
...AC adapter to charge while you are in your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. Going back to AC power. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To ...will lose all unsaved data. When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to the previous work state is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. Your...
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To make the battery life longer, enable the battery care function. If the battery wear level is high, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click to 4 in the right pane. 4 Click Advanced. 5 Select the...
To make the battery life longer, enable the battery care function. If the battery wear level is high, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click to 4 in the right pane. 4 Click Advanced. 5 Select the...
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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 turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 27 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 turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 27 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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... is lit in use. In addition to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you select. ! n 94 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage... of the computer when it is in this mode. When using battery power, you should be aware that the computer...
... is lit in use. In addition to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you select. ! n 94 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage... of the computer when it is in this mode. When using battery power, you should be aware that the computer...
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n 95 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 off . ..., you press and hold the power button for a long period of time while it off automatically. Sleep mode uses more than Hibernate mode. ! If the battery runs down while your data frequently. Going back to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on your computer is disconnected...
n 95 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 off . ..., you press and hold the power button for a long period of time while it off automatically. Sleep mode uses more than Hibernate mode. ! If the battery runs down while your data frequently. Going back to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on your computer is disconnected...
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Do not move your computer is in this mode. ✍ If you do not intend to be lost. n 97 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 turned off . The ... mode uses less power than Sleep mode to use your computer for a long period of shutting down , no data will be activated. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and...
Do not move your computer is in this mode. ✍ If you do not intend to be lost. n 97 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 turned off . The ... mode uses less power than Sleep mode to use your computer for a long period of shutting down , no data will be activated. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and...
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...Power with the software for VAIO computers. This icon indicates what kind of your desired power plan in the Power Options window. See the help file included with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your desired... power plan. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. The VAIO Power Management is added to step 3. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status ...
...Power with the software for VAIO computers. This icon indicates what kind of your desired power plan in the Power Options window. See the help file included with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your desired... power plan. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. The VAIO Power Management is added to step 3. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status ...
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...electricity (cellophane wrappers, for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before adding or removing memory modules. ❑ Be careful ...procedures described in personal injury or equipment damage. ❑ ESD can damage memory modules and other components. n 102 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 memory by ...
...electricity (cellophane wrappers, for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before adding or removing memory modules. ❑ Be careful ...procedures described in personal injury or equipment damage. ❑ ESD can damage memory modules and other components. n 102 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 memory by ...
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n 104 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. 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity.
n 104 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. 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity.
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Do not touch any other components on the computer. Do not force the memory module into the slot in the open slot. n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging. 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it may ...cause damage to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the motherboard. Be sure to the slot and the module. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on...
Do not touch any other components on the computer. Do not force the memory module into the slot in the open slot. n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging. 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it may ...cause damage to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the motherboard. Be sure to the slot and the module. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on...