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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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...digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the problem 5. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient ...Visit the web site at our site, you might need. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it on your VAIO PC. In order to find it at a U.S. In Store Service & Support (available...
...digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the problem 5. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient ...Visit the web site at our site, you might need. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it on your VAIO PC. In order to find it at a U.S. In Store Service & Support (available...
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... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, ...❑ 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)
... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, ...❑ 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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See Charging the Battery Pack (page 23) for more wireless options are using and does not work with all programs. Illuminates when one or more information. Press it a second ... drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on the program you are enabled. Illuminates while the battery pack is charging.
See Charging the Battery Pack (page 23) for more wireless options are using and does not work with all programs. Illuminates when one or more information. Press it a second ... drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on the program you are enabled. Illuminates while the battery pack is charging.
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... sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for a long period of time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer.
... sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for a long period of time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer.
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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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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. ! 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.
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... fast in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 25). To select your first battery charge. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to the maximum charge level you selected with.... (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 N Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer...
... fast in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 25). To select your first battery charge. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to the maximum charge level you selected with.... (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 N Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer...
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... does not affect the life of data when using the computer. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of data, you should... to AC power. When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is short. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your computer may...
... does not affect the life of data when using the computer. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of data, you should... to AC power. When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is short. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your computer may...
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... the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. 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 Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to 3 in To enable the battery care function...
... the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. 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 Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to 3 in To enable the battery care function...
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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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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 27 N Removing the Battery Pack ! 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 fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not ...connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is in the direction ...
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 27 N Removing the Battery Pack ! 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 fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not ...connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is in the direction ...
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...computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. 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 the normal ...operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. 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 ...
...computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. 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 the normal ...operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. 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 ...
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...power consumption mode. If you should save your computer. ! To avoid loss of power while your computer will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs out of data, you press and hold the power button for a long period of Hibernate mode. Going back to the Lock button, ...and Sleep. ✍ When your computer for more power 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 orange power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep...
...power consumption mode. If you should save your computer. ! To avoid loss of power while your computer will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs out of data, you press and hold the power button for a long period of Hibernate mode. Going back to the Lock button, ...and Sleep. ✍ When your computer for more power 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 orange power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep...
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Even when the battery runs out of power, no data will be activated. The computer enters Hibernate mode. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock ... is turned off . Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to be lost. 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 the system is saved on the built-in storage...
Even when the battery runs out of power, no data will be activated. The computer enters Hibernate mode. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock ... is turned off . Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to be lost. 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 the system is saved on the built-in storage...
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...settings and go to suit 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 step 3. This icon indicates what kind of your ...2 If you need to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your computer and longer battery life. See the help file included with the software for example, AC power. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for each item. 4 Click OK.
...settings and go to suit 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 step 3. This icon indicates what kind of your ...2 If you need to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your computer and longer battery life. See the help file included with the software for example, AC power. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for each item. 4 Click OK.
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... the notes and procedures in a carpeted area, and do so may cause damage to 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. Notes on...general terminology associated with personal computers and with your computer on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to place 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 memory module. ...
... the notes and procedures in a carpeted area, and do so may cause damage to 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. Notes on...general terminology associated with personal computers and with your computer on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to place 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 memory module. ...