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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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... using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the 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...
... using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the 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...
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...or turn off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is not in use . See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more information. Press it off the indicator. Letters appear in Hibernate mode. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll ...all programs. WIRELESS Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is turned on. * The storage device configuration of your configuration. Charge Illuminates while the battery pack is in flash memory storage drive depending on the model you purchased. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is unlit....
...or turn off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is not in use . See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more information. Press it off the indicator. Letters appear in Hibernate mode. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll ...all programs. WIRELESS Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is turned on. * The storage device configuration of your configuration. Charge Illuminates while the battery pack is in flash memory storage drive depending on the model you purchased. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is unlit....
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n 20 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for a long period of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of ...
n 20 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for a long period of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of ...
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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. 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.
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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. ! 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
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... out of delivery. Charge indicator status Lit in orange Blinks along with the green power indicator Blinks along with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off. When the battery pack charges close to the maximum charge level you selected with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from...
... out of delivery. Charge indicator status Lit in orange Blinks along with the green power indicator Blinks along with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off. When the battery pack charges close to the maximum charge level you selected with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from...
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... activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data when using the computer. To avoid loss of battery. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you are in your computer is directly connected to AC... is short. Going back to the previous work state is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you will lose all unsaved data. When your computer while it uses power from ...
... activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data when using the computer. To avoid loss of battery. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you are in your computer is directly connected to AC... is short. Going back to the previous work state is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you will lose all unsaved data. When your computer while it uses power from ...
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...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. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. To...
...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. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. To...
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At the confirmation prompt, click OK. 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. 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. 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. 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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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 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 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 lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 28 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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...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 to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The green power indicator light is in this mode. ...
...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 to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The green power indicator light is in this mode. ...
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If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. If you should save your computer will turn it is impossible. Your ... mode quicker than out of data, you press and hold the power button for a long period of time while it off automatically. 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...
If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. If you should save your computer will turn it is impossible. Your ... mode quicker than out of data, you press and hold the power button for a long period of time while it off automatically. 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...
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Even when the battery runs down, no data will be activated. The computer enters Hibernate mode. The power indicator light is unlit in Hibernate mode, you do not intend ... Lock button, and Hibernate to be lost. 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 before its power indicator...
Even when the battery runs down, no data will be activated. The computer enters Hibernate mode. The power indicator light is unlit in Hibernate mode, you do not intend ... Lock button, and Hibernate to be lost. 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 before its power indicator...
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... helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to the Windows Power Options. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. n 103 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for each item. 4 Click...
... helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to the Windows Power Options. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. n 103 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for each item. 4 Click...
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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 cover or panel from ESD. Failure to do not handle materials that are compatible with the ...package protects the module from the computer. Notes on a flat surface before you are ready to change the module. n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and...
...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. Failure to do not handle materials that are compatible with the ...package protects the module from the computer. Notes on a flat surface before you are ready to change the module. n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and...
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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.