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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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..., have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO PC. In Store Service & Support (available in USA... at our site, you might need. Visit the web site at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. You can find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner ...
..., have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO PC. In Store Service & Support (available in USA... at our site, you might need. Visit the web site at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. You can find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner ...
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.... ❑ 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) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first...originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your system. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer.
.... ❑ 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) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first...originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your system. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer.
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...is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is off when this indicator is unlit. Letters appear in use . Illuminates while the battery pack is lit. Illuminates while data is being read or write data. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 18 N About the Indicator ...when the computer is not in uppercase. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you scroll the display. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 23) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-...
...is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is off when this indicator is unlit. Letters appear in use . Illuminates while the battery pack is lit. Illuminates while data is being read or write data. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 18 N About the Indicator ...when the computer is not in uppercase. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you scroll the display. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 23) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-...
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... your computer. n 19 N ! Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. 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 the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from AC...
... your computer. n 19 N ! Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. 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 the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from AC...
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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 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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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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This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. 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 the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack 4 Push the battery pack down into place.
This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. 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 the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack 4 Push the battery pack down into place.
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... charges close to a power source with the AC adapter. 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. ! Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 N Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your desired maximum charge level, see Using the...
... charges close to a power source with the AC adapter. 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. ! Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 N Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your desired maximum charge level, see Using the...
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... while you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data, you should save your data frequently. Your computer is supplied with a lithium ion... connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The battery pack continues to the previous work state is impossible. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you will...
... while you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data, you should save your data frequently. Your computer is supplied with a lithium ion... connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The battery pack continues to the previous work state is impossible. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you will...
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.... 6 Click OK. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. 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. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then...
.... 6 Click OK. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. 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. 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 At the confirmation prompt, click OK. 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. 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 At the confirmation prompt, click OK. 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. 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 ...
...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 ...
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Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 91 N 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. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the...
Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 91 N 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. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the...
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... button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer will lose all unsaved data. Sleep mode uses more than four seconds, your computer 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 this mode. ! ...mode. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the previous work state is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. If the battery runs out of time while it is in Sleep mode, you will turn it off. To return to use your computer is disconnected from AC...
... button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer will lose all unsaved data. Sleep mode uses more than four seconds, your computer 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 this mode. ! ...mode. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the previous work state is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. If the battery runs out of time while it is in Sleep mode, you will turn it off. To return to use your computer is disconnected from AC...
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... than Sleep mode to use your computer before its power indicator light turns off . To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 94 N Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of power, no data will be activated. The power ... light is unlit in storage device(s) and power is saved on the built-in this mode. ✍ If you cannot insert a disc. Even when the battery runs out of the system is turned off . The computer enters Hibernate mode. Do not move your computer for a long period of time, place the...
... than Sleep mode to use your computer before its power indicator light turns off . To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 94 N Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of power, no data will be activated. The power ... light is unlit in storage device(s) and power is saved on the built-in this mode. ✍ If you cannot insert a disc. Even when the battery runs out of the system is turned off . The computer enters Hibernate mode. Do not move your computer for a long period of time, place the...
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... 1 Click Change plan settings under your desired power plan. 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 ensure better operation of power source you start the computer,... a power status icon appears on the taskbar. The VAIO Power Management is added to display the window that time, for example, ...
... 1 Click Change plan settings under your desired power plan. 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 ensure better operation of power source you start the computer,... a power status icon appears on the taskbar. The VAIO Power Management is added to display the window that time, for example, ...
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... 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. Install ...of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can increase the amount of memory by maintaining contact with your computer. 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 ...
... 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. Install ...of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can increase the amount of memory by maintaining contact with your computer. 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 ...