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... ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in...
... ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in...
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n4 N Precautions ...101 Handling the LCD Screen ...102 Using the Power Source ...103 Handling Your Computer ...104 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...106 Handling Floppy Disks ...107 Handling Discs ...108 Using the Battery Pack ...109 Using Headphones ...111 Handling the Memory Stick ...112 Handling the Hard Disk ...113 Updating Your Computer ...114 Troubleshooting ...115 Computer ...117 System Security ...123 Battery...124 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...126 Internet ...129 Networking ...131 Optical Discs ...134 Display ...138 Printing ...142 Microphone ...143 Mouse ...144
n4 N Precautions ...101 Handling the LCD Screen ...102 Using the Power Source ...103 Handling Your Computer ...104 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...106 Handling Floppy Disks ...107 Handling Discs ...108 Using the Battery Pack ...109 Using Headphones ...111 Handling the Memory Stick ...112 Handling the Hard Disk ...113 Updating Your Computer ...114 Troubleshooting ...115 Computer ...117 System Security ...123 Battery...124 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...126 Internet ...129 Networking ...131 Optical Discs ...134 Display ...138 Printing ...142 Microphone ...143 Mouse ...144
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n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come ... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29)
n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come ... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29)
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Bottom n 18 N Getting Started A Battery connector (page 22) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 97)
Bottom n 18 N Getting Started A Battery connector (page 22) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 97)
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See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Illuminates when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick in the Memory Stick slot. (Do not ... key to deactivate the numeric keypad. Illuminates while the drive is unlit. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is charging. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Illuminates while the drive is unlit. Letters appear in lowercase if you scroll the display. n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights...
See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Illuminates when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick in the Memory Stick slot. (Do not ... key to deactivate the numeric keypad. Illuminates while the drive is unlit. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is charging. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Illuminates while the drive is unlit. Letters appear in lowercase if you scroll the display. n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights...
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... IN port (4) on the computer. ✍ To disconnect your computer. n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 90). Make sure that the...
... IN port (4) on the computer. ✍ To disconnect your computer. n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 90). Make sure that the...
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Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. n 22 N Getting Started 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.
Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. n 22 N Getting Started 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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n 23 N Getting Started 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.
n 23 N Getting Started 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 24 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and push the battery pack down into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs.
n 24 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and push the battery pack down into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs.
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...with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your first battery charge. When the battery pack charges close to the computer. n 25 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is charging. To select your desired maximum charge... level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27). Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is not fully charged at...
...with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your first battery charge. When the battery pack charges close to the computer. n 25 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is charging. To select your desired maximum charge... level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27). Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is not fully charged at...
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...back to charge while you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. While some software applications or peripheral ...to AC power. n 26 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. 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...
...back to charge while you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. While some software applications or peripheral ...to AC power. n 26 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. 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...
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... the battery care function above and check detailed information. To make the battery life longer, enable the battery care function. If the battery wear level is high, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. n 27 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can select the battery charging method for your battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack...
... the battery care function above and check detailed information. To make the battery life longer, enable the battery care function. If the battery wear level is high, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. n 27 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can select the battery charging method for your battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack...
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You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. 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 on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 28 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. 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 on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 28 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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...power while not working, you to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 87 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen ...or the hard disk drive. When using battery power, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate ...
...power while not working, you to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 87 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen ...or the hard disk drive. When using battery power, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate ...
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... computer for more power than out of data, you should save your computer is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. n 88 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off...10065; Press the power button on your computer is in this mode. ! To return to use your computer will turn it off automatically. If the battery runs down while your computer. ! To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the previous work state is disconnected from AC power, place...
... computer for more power than out of data, you should save your computer is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. n 88 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off...10065; Press the power button on your computer is in this mode. ! To return to use your computer will turn it off automatically. If the battery runs down while your computer. ! To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the previous work state is disconnected from AC power, place...
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... is in this mode. ✍ If you cannot insert a disc. Alternatively, you the time of shutting down , no data will be activated. n 90 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off . Even...
... is in this mode. ✍ If you cannot insert a disc. Alternatively, you the time of shutting down , no data will be activated. n 90 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off . Even...
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...Power with the software for more information. See the help file included with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your computer and longer battery life. This icon indicates what kind of your requirements for each item.... 4 Click OK. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar. Change the settings for power consumption. The VAIO Power Management...
...Power with the software for more information. See the help file included with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your computer and longer battery life. This icon indicates what kind of your requirements for each item.... 4 Click OK. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar. Change the settings for power consumption. The VAIO Power Management...
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...the module. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. Improper installation of 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. Failure ...modules. Notes on a flat surface before adding or removing memory modules. ❑ Be careful when changing memory. n 95 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the amount of the chassis while ...
...the module. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. Improper installation of 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. Failure ...modules. Notes on a flat surface before adding or removing memory modules. ❑ Be careful when changing memory. n 95 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the amount of the chassis while ...
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n 97 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack. 3 Wait about an hour until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screw (indicated by the arrow below) on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover.
n 97 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack. 3 Wait about an hour until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screw (indicated by the arrow below) on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover.
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... edge of the memory module into the slot in a wrong orientation, as it may cause damage to the back of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. Do not force the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the motherboard. Do not touch... to the slot and the module. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of your computer. n 99 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in the open slot.
... edge of the memory module into the slot in a wrong orientation, as it may cause damage to the back of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. Do not force the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the motherboard. Do not touch... to the slot and the module. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of your computer. n 99 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in the open slot.