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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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... to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 ... support web site. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of your VAIO PC. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find it at a ...
... to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 ... support web site. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of your VAIO PC. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find it at a ...
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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) Be sure to get started using your... VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for ...
... 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) Be sure to get started using your... VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for ...
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.... Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is lit. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is charging. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Press the Caps Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. Press the Num Lk key to type letters in lowercase if...off the indicator. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in use . 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-in ...
.... Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is lit. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is charging. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Press the Caps Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. Press the Num Lk key to type letters in lowercase if...off the indicator. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in use . 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-in ...
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... adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the power cord 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. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. The shape of time, place the computer into the...
... adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the power cord 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. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. The shape of time, place the computer into the...
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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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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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...manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 25). The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is running out of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a power source with the orange...Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 N Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! Charge indicator ...
...manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 25). The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is running out of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a power source with the orange...Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 N Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! Charge indicator ...
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... power from the AC outlet. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 24 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. Your computer is ... your data frequently. To avoid loss of data, you should save your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. When your computer is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate...
... power from the AC outlet. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 24 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. Your computer is ... your data frequently. To avoid loss of data, you should save your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. When your computer is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate...
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... VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to 3 in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed information. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. To check the battery...
... VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to 3 in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed information. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. To check the battery...
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n 26 N 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. 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.
n 26 N 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. 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.
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... screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward, put your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. You... may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then ...
... screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward, put your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. You... may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then ...
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... aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you select. ! Using Normal Mode ...This is the normal state 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 91 N Using the Power Saving Modes You...
... aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you select. ! Using Normal Mode ...This is the normal state 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 91 N Using the Power Saving Modes You...
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...all unsaved data. Sleep mode uses more than four seconds, your computer for more power than out of power while your data frequently. 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 storage... device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off . Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! If the battery runs out of Hibernate mode. If you should save your computer is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode....
...all unsaved data. Sleep mode uses more than four seconds, your computer for more power than out of power while your data frequently. 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 storage... device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off . Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! If the battery runs out of Hibernate mode. If you should save your computer is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode....
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... Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer is unlit in this mode. ✍ If you cannot insert a disc. The computer enters Hibernate mode. Even when the battery runs out of power, no data will be activated. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to use... your computer before its power indicator light turns off . 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 mode. ✍ When your computer is unlit in this mode. ✍ If you cannot insert a disc. The computer enters Hibernate mode. Even when the battery runs out of power, no data will be activated. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to use... your computer before its power indicator light turns off . 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 ...
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... on the taskbar. Change the settings for power consumption. 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 requirements for each item. 4 Click OK. ...The VAIO Power Management is added to step 3. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced ...
... on the taskbar. Change the settings for power consumption. 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 requirements for each item. 4 Click OK. ...The VAIO Power Management is added to step 3. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced ...
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...careful when changing memory. This damage may cause damage to your system. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. 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 remove... (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. Improper installation of memory by maintaining contact with the safety ...
...careful when changing memory. This damage may cause damage to your system. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. 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 remove... (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. Improper installation of memory by maintaining contact with the safety ...