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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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Be sure to get started using your system. n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up 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) Before starting your computer.
Be sure to get started using your system. n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up 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) Before starting your computer.
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... check detailed information. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. If the battery charge capacity is low, 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 Advanced. 4 Click to 4 in...
... check detailed information. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. If the battery charge capacity is low, 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 Advanced. 4 Click to 4 in...
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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 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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...two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. In addition to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. 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. Using Normal Mode ...This is lit in use. When using battery power, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life ...
...two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. In addition to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. 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. Using Normal Mode ...This is lit in use. When using battery power, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life ...
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...more power than Hibernate mode. ! If you press and hold the power button for a long period of time while it off. 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... automatically. If you should save your computer. ! To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. If the battery runs down while your computer is impossible. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ ...
...more power than Hibernate mode. ! If you press and hold the power button for a long period of time while it off. 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... automatically. If you should save your computer. ! To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. If the battery runs down while your computer is impossible. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ ...
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Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Even when the battery runs down, no data will be activated. The computer enters Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to be lost. Do not ... use your computer before its power indicator light turns off . Alternatively, you do not intend 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 Hibernate mode...
Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Even when the battery runs down, no data will be activated. The computer enters Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to be lost. Do not ... use your computer before its power indicator light turns off . Alternatively, you do not intend 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 Hibernate mode...
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...you start the computer, a power status icon appears on AC or battery power to display the window that time, for example, AC power. With this icon to suit your requirements for power consumption. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for each item...taskbar. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. n 103 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for more information. This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. To change the advanced settings, click Change ...
...you start the computer, a power status icon appears on AC or battery power to display the window that time, for example, AC power. With this icon to suit your requirements for power consumption. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for each item...taskbar. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. n 103 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for more information. This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. To change the advanced settings, click Change ...
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...hold 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 cover or panel from ESD. If such a station is not detected by the computer or the ... ❑ The procedures described in personal injury or equipment damage. ❑ ESD can damage memory modules and other components. n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can damage electronic components.
...hold 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 cover or panel from ESD. If such a station is not detected by the computer or the ... ❑ The procedures described in personal injury or equipment damage. ❑ ESD can damage memory modules and other components. n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can damage electronic components.
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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.
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... projection in the open slot. Do not force the memory module into the slot in a wrong orientation, as it clicks into place. ! n 110 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 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 computer. Be sure to the slot and the module. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on...
... projection in the open slot. Do not force the memory module into the slot in a wrong orientation, as it clicks into place. ! n 110 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 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 computer. Be sure to the slot and the module. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on...
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n 112 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 113) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 114) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 115... ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 117) ❑ Handling Floppy Disks (page 118) ❑ Handling Discs (page 119) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 120) ❑ Using Headphones (page 122) ❑ Handling the Memory Stick (page 123) ❑ Handling the Hard Disk (page 124) ❑ ...
n 112 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 113) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 114) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 115... ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 117) ❑ Handling Floppy Disks (page 118) ❑ Handling Discs (page 119) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 120) ❑ Using Headphones (page 122) ❑ Handling the Memory Stick (page 123) ❑ Handling the Hard Disk (page 124) ❑ ...
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... or damages arising from: ❑ The use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with this user guide or as designated by Sony in writing. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are not using your VAIO computer. ❑ The disassembly, alteration of, or tampering with...
... or damages arising from: ❑ The use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with this user guide or as designated by Sony in writing. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are not using your VAIO computer. ❑ The disassembly, alteration of, or tampering with...
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... solutions. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking ...Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page 128) ❑ System Security (page 136) ❑ Battery...
... solutions. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking ...Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page 128) ❑ System Security (page 136) ❑ Battery...
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...malfunction. See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. n 128 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the ...power button to five minutes. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your VAIO computer. Wait three...
...malfunction. See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. n 128 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the ...power button to five minutes. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your VAIO computer. Wait three...