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... 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using Special-function Buttons 33 Using the... Modes 74 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 76 Connecting an External Microphone 79 Connecting a USB Device 80 Connecting an i.LINK Device 82 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 84 Setting the Password 85 Using the VAIO Control Center 90 Using the Power Saving Modes 91 Using the...
... 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using Special-function Buttons 33 Using the... Modes 74 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 76 Connecting an External Microphone 79 Connecting a USB Device 80 Connecting an i.LINK Device 82 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 84 Setting the Password 85 Using the VAIO Control Center 90 Using the Power Saving Modes 91 Using the...
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...Screen 106 Using the Power Source 107 Handling Your Computer 108 Handling the Built-in Camera 111 Handling Discs 112 Using the Battery Pack 113 Using Headphones 115 Handling the Memory Stick 116 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 117 Troubleshooting 118 Computer 120 System ...Security 128 Battery 129 Built-in Camera 131 Internet 133 Networking 135 Bluetooth Technology 138 Optical Discs 142 Display 146 Printing 151 Microphone 152 Speakers...
...Screen 106 Using the Power Source 107 Handling Your Computer 108 Handling the Built-in Camera 111 Handling Discs 112 Using the Battery Pack 113 Using Headphones 115 Handling the Memory Stick 116 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 117 Troubleshooting 118 Computer 120 System ...Security 128 Battery 129 Built-in Camera 131 Internet 133 Networking 135 Bluetooth Technology 138 Optical Discs 142 Display 146 Printing 151 Microphone 152 Speakers...
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... location. Sony Style store...VAIO computer model You can find it at a U.S. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO... Computer n8 N 4. Visit the web site at our site, you might need. In order to find it on the Sony... online support web site. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your VAIO... PC. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with a Sony...VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony...
... location. Sony Style store...VAIO computer model You can find it at a U.S. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO... Computer n8 N 4. Visit the web site at our site, you might need. In order to find it on the Sony... online support web site. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your VAIO... PC. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with a Sony...VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony...
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..., do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Before starting your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, ... instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 29)
..., do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Before starting your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, ... instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 29)
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...the numeric keypad. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is charging. Illuminates while the built-in use . Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Illuminates while the drive is unlit. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this ...is reading or writing data. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is in lowercase if you scroll the display. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 23) for more wireless options are enabled. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is off the indicator. Letters ...
...the numeric keypad. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is charging. Illuminates while the built-in use . Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Illuminates while the drive is unlit. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this ...is reading or writing data. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is in lowercase if you scroll the display. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 23) for more wireless options are enabled. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is off the indicator. Letters ...
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... adapter for your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. If you do not intend to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source Connecting a Power Source You can use your computer for...
... adapter for your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. If you do not intend to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source Connecting a Power Source You can use your computer for...
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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. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. n 20 N
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. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. n 20 N
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 21 N 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.
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 21 N 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 22 N 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into place. This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack 4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. !
n 22 N 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into place. This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack 4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. !
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...charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is running out of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is charging. To select your ...desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 25). ...
...charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is running out of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is charging. To select your ...desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 25). ...
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... management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Going back to the previous work state is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the...your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. To avoid loss of battery. Your computer is impossible. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should save your data frequently. The battery pack continues to charge while you are in your computer is directly connected to AC...
... management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Going back to the previous work state is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the...your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. To avoid loss of battery. Your computer is impossible. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should save your data frequently. The battery pack continues to charge while you are in your computer is directly connected to AC...
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N Using the Battery Charge Functions You can customize the current battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then...
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N Using the Battery Charge Functions You can customize the current battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then...
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n 26 N Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack 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 26 N Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack 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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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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... addition to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter 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 battery life becomes short, regardless of the power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n...
... addition to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter 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 battery life becomes short, regardless of the power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n...
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.... Going back to use your computer will lose all unsaved data. To avoid loss of power while your computer is in this mode. ! If the battery runs out of data, you should save your computer. ! To return to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is in storage device... your data frequently. If you press and hold the power button for a long period of Hibernate mode. You will turn it is impossible. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 92 N Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the built-in Sleep mode, you...
.... Going back to use your computer will lose all unsaved data. To avoid loss of power while your computer is in this mode. ! If the battery runs out of data, you should save your computer. ! To return to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is in storage device... your data frequently. If you press and hold the power button for a long period of Hibernate mode. You will turn it is impossible. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 92 N Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the built-in Sleep mode, you...
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...than Sleep mode to be lost. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 94 N Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the built-in...Hibernate to place the computer into Hibernate mode. Do not move your computer is turned off . Alternatively, you cannot insert a disc. Even when the battery runs out of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer before its power indicator light turns off .
...than Sleep mode to be lost. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 94 N Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the built-in...Hibernate to place the computer into Hibernate mode. Do not move your computer is turned off . Alternatively, you cannot insert a disc. Even when the battery runs out of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer before its power indicator light turns off .
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.... 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. The VAIO Power Management is added to the Windows Power Options. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 96 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your... icon indicates what kind of your power status. Click this software application, you are using at that shows your computer and longer battery life. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to ensure better operation of power source you can...
.... 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. The VAIO Power Management is added to the Windows Power Options. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 96 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your... icon indicates what kind of your power status. Click this software application, you are using at that shows your computer and longer battery life. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to ensure better operation of power source you can...
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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. If such ...a station is not detected by installing optional memory modules. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 99 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can...
... 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. If such ...a station is not detected by installing optional memory modules. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 99 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can...