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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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...VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Visit the web site at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find it on the Sony... online support web site. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the problem 5. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of your new VAIO... PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony...system on your VAIO PC. Sony Style store ...VAIO computer model You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you might need. Sony...
...VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Visit the web site at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find it on the Sony... online support web site. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the problem 5. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of your new VAIO... PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony...system on your VAIO PC. Sony Style store ...VAIO computer model You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you might need. Sony...
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... (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up 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...10065; 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)
... (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up 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...10065; 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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Illuminates while the drive is unlit. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 23) for more wireless options are enabled. When the indicator is unlit, the optical disc media is not in use . Normal typing resumes ... how you press the Shift key while the indicator is in use. Press the key a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Press the Num Lk key to turn it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card...
Illuminates while the drive is unlit. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 23) for more wireless options are enabled. When the indicator is unlit, the optical disc media is not in use . Normal typing resumes ... how you press the Shift key while the indicator is in use. Press the key a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Press the Num Lk key to turn it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card...
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Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for a long period of time, place the ...
Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for a long period of time, place the ...
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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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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. ! 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.
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... charges close to a power source with the AC adapter. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to the maximum charge level you selected with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your...
... charges close to a power source with the AC adapter. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to the maximum charge level you selected with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your...
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... management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. To avoid loss of battery. Your computer is impossible. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you are in your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when ... it uses power from the AC outlet. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should save your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to AC power. Going back to charge while you will...
... management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. To avoid loss of battery. Your computer is impossible. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you are in your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when ... it uses power from the AC outlet. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should save your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to AC power. Going back to charge while you will...
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... 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 above and check detailed information. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N Using the...
... 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 above and check detailed information. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N Using the...
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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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...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. 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...
...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. 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...
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...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 conserve battery life. 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 setting you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your...
...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 conserve battery life. 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 setting you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your...
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...the LCD screen and places the built-in Sleep mode, you press and hold the power button for a long period of Hibernate mode. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 92 N Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. To avoid loss of Sleep mode quicker than four... you will lose all unsaved data. You will lose all unsaved data. Sleep mode uses more than out of time while it off. If the battery runs out of power while your computer will turn it is impossible. To return to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer ...
...the LCD screen and places the built-in Sleep mode, you press and hold the power button for a long period of Hibernate mode. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 92 N Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. To avoid loss of Sleep mode quicker than four... you will lose all unsaved data. You will lose all unsaved data. Sleep mode uses more than out of time while it off. If the battery runs out of power while your computer will turn it is impossible. To return to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer ...
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... unlit in this mode. ✍ If you cannot insert a disc. Do not move 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 storage... indicator light is in Hibernate mode, you do not intend to be lost. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Even when the battery runs out of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer for a long period of power, no data will be activated...
... unlit in this mode. ✍ If you cannot insert a disc. Do not move 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 storage... indicator light is in Hibernate mode, you do not intend to be lost. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Even when the battery runs out of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer for a long period of power, no data will be activated...
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...step 3. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. 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... power management functions to the Windows Power Options. Selecting a Power Plan When you are using at that shows your computer and longer battery life. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar. Change the settings for power consumption. ...
...step 3. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. 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... power management functions to the Windows Power Options. Selecting a Power Plan When you are using at that shows your computer and longer battery life. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar. Change the settings for power consumption. ...
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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. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. If such...adding or removing memory modules. ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. 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 ...
... 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. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. If such...adding or removing memory modules. ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. 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 ...