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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 ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 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 ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in...
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n4 N Precautions ...112 Handling the LCD Screen ...113 Using the Power Source ...114 Handling Your Computer ...115 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...117 Handling Floppy Disks ...118 Handling Discs ...119 Using the Battery Pack ...120 Using Headphones ...122 Handling the Memory Stick ...123 Handling the Hard Disk ...124 Updating Your Computer ...125 Troubleshooting ...126 Computer ...128 System Security ...136 Battery...137 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...139 Internet ...142 Networking ...144 Bluetooth Technology ...147 Optical Discs ...151 Display ...156 Printing ...160 Microphone ...161
n4 N Precautions ...112 Handling the LCD Screen ...113 Using the Power Source ...114 Handling Your Computer ...115 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...117 Handling Floppy Disks ...118 Handling Discs ...119 Using the Battery Pack ...120 Using Headphones ...122 Handling the Memory Stick ...123 Handling the Hard Disk ...124 Updating Your Computer ...125 Troubleshooting ...126 Computer ...128 System Security ...136 Battery...137 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...139 Internet ...142 Networking ...144 Bluetooth Technology ...147 Optical Discs ...151 Display ...156 Printing ...160 Microphone ...161
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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 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer...
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 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer...
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Back A Battery connector n 15 N Getting Started
Back A Battery connector n 15 N Getting Started
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...turn off when this indicator is lit. Scroll lock Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to deactivate the numeric keypad. Charge Illuminates while the battery pack is reading or writing data. Press it a second time to change how you scroll the display. Hard disk drive*/ Optical disc drive...is unlit. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is unlit. See the online specifications to activate the numeric keypad. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more information. Optical disc drive Illuminates while the drive is not in flash memory storage drive depending on the ...
...turn off when this indicator is lit. Scroll lock Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to deactivate the numeric keypad. Charge Illuminates while the battery pack is reading or writing data. Press it a second time to change how you scroll the display. Hard disk drive*/ Optical disc drive...is unlit. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is unlit. See the online specifications to activate the numeric keypad. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more information. Optical disc drive Illuminates while the drive is not in flash memory storage drive depending on the ...
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... connected to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. 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...
... connected to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. 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. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. n 21 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 21 N Getting Started
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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. 4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until it clicks into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer.
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. 4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until it clicks into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer.
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This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. n 23 N Getting Started ✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. !
This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. n 23 N Getting Started ✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. !
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... Lit in orange Blinks along with the green power indicator Blinks along with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is charging. When the battery pack charges close to the maximum charge level you selected with the orange power...
... Lit in orange Blinks along with the green power indicator Blinks along with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is charging. When the battery pack charges close to the maximum charge level you selected with the orange power...
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...computer is impossible. To avoid loss of data, you are in your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently. When your computer is directly connected to the ... 10%, you will lose all unsaved data. To avoid loss of battery. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data when using the computer....
...computer is impossible. To avoid loss of data, you are in your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently. When your computer is directly connected to the ... 10%, you will lose all unsaved data. To avoid loss of battery. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data when using the computer....
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... the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge ...battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed information. n 26 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can select the battery charging method for your battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery...
... the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge ...battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed information. n 26 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can select the battery charging method for your battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery...
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n 27 N Getting Started 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. 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.
n 27 N Getting Started 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. 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.
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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 in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. 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. n 28 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 computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. 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. n 28 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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... 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 lit in use. ...normal state of the power management settings to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you select. ! n 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the computer when it is in this mode...
... 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 lit in use. ...normal state of the power management settings to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you select. ! n 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the computer when it is in this mode...
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.... ! The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. If you should save your computer. ! If the battery runs down while your computer will lose all unsaved data. To avoid loss of time while it off. Your computer comes out of Hibernate mode...Click Start, the arrow next to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on your data frequently. n 99 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. If you press and hold the power button for a long period of data, you do not...
.... ! The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. If you should save your computer. ! If the battery runs down while your computer will lose all unsaved data. To avoid loss of time while it off. Your computer comes out of Hibernate mode...Click Start, the arrow next to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on your data frequently. n 99 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. If you press and hold the power button for a long period of data, you do not...
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To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. The computer enters Hibernate mode. n 101 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! ... a disc. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to use your computer for a long period of the system is turned off . Even when the battery runs down, no data will be activated. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to place the computer...
To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. The computer enters Hibernate mode. n 101 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! ... a disc. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to use your computer for a long period of the system is turned off . Even when the battery runs down, no data will be activated. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to place the computer...
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.... To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on AC or battery power to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your computer and longer battery life. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. This icon indicates what kind of your desired power plan in...
.... To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on AC or battery power to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your computer and longer battery life. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. This icon indicates what kind of your desired power plan in...
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...not open the memory module package before adding or removing memory modules. ❑ Be careful when changing memory. n 106 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 the ...can damage memory modules and other components. This damage may cause damage to place your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you are compatible with your system. Improper installation of...
...not open the memory module package before adding or removing memory modules. ❑ Be careful when changing memory. n 106 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 the ...can damage memory modules and other components. This damage may cause damage to place your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you are compatible with your system. Improper installation of...
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n 108 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 108 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.