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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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... the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so ...' 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)
... the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so ...' 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)
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...Press it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is not in use. Charge Illuminates while the battery pack is reading or writing data. Num lock Press the Num Lk key to change how you scroll the display. Scroll lock Press the ... is equipped with all programs. WIRELESS Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is turned on. * The storage device configuration of your configuration. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more information. Built-in MOTION EYE camera Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in use . Media Access...
...Press it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is not in use. Charge Illuminates while the battery pack is reading or writing data. Num lock Press the Num Lk key to change how you scroll the display. Scroll lock Press the ... is equipped with all programs. WIRELESS Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is turned on. * The storage device configuration of your configuration. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more information. Built-in MOTION EYE camera Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in use . Media Access...
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... AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to 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.
... AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to 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.
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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. 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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✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. ! n 23 N Getting Started This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs.
✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. ! n 23 N Getting Started This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs.
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...out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is running out of delivery. When the battery pack charges close to the computer. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter ...orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your first battery charge. To select your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 26). n 24 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the...
...out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is running out of delivery. When the battery pack charges close to the computer. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter ...orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your first battery charge. To select your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 26). n 24 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the...
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...wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently. The battery pack continues to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to charge while ... Sleep or Hibernate. When your computer is directly connected to the previous work state is directly connected to AC power. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data, you will lose all unsaved data. Going back to AC power and has...
...wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently. The battery pack continues to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to charge while ... Sleep or Hibernate. When your computer is directly connected to the previous work state is directly connected to AC power. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data, you will lose all unsaved data. Going back to AC power and has...
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..., All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to 4 in the right pane. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. 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 pack. To make...
..., All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to 4 in the right pane. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. 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 pack. To make...
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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 27 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 27 N Getting Started
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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 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 the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 28 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 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 the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 28 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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... state of the computer when it is lit in use. The green power indicator light is in this mode. In addition to conserve battery life. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining... 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 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management settings ...
... state of the computer when it is lit in use. The green power indicator light is in this mode. In addition to conserve battery life. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining... 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 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management settings ...
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n 99 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 . ... mode. To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs down while your data frequently. If you do not intend to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer for more power than...
n 99 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 . ... mode. To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs down while your data frequently. If you do not intend to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer for more power than...
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... Hibernate mode. Alternatively, you cannot insert a disc. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to place the computer into 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. ✍ When your computer is in storage device...
... Hibernate mode. Alternatively, you cannot insert a disc. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to place the computer into 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. ✍ When your computer is in storage device...
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... is a software application developed exclusively for power consumption. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. The VAIO Power Management is added to suit your requirements for VAIO computers. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar. With...more information. See the help file included with the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you start the computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your computer and longer battery life. Selecting a Power Plan When you set ...
... is a software application developed exclusively for power consumption. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. The VAIO Power Management is added to suit your requirements for VAIO computers. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar. With...more information. See the help file included with the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you start the computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your computer and longer battery life. Selecting a Power Plan When you set ...
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... static 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 you remove any cover or panel from ESD. Ground yourself... by installing optional memory modules. 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 the chassis while ...
... static 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 you remove any cover or panel from ESD. Ground yourself... by installing optional memory modules. 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 the chassis while ...
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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.