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... Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in...
... Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in...
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n4 N Precautions ...104 Handling the LCD Screen ...105 Using the Power Source ...106 Handling Your Computer ...107 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...109 Handling Floppy Disks ...110 Handling Discs ...111 Using the Battery Pack ...112 Using Headphones ...114 Handling the Memory Stick ...115 Handling the Hard Disk ...116 Updating Your Computer ...117 Troubleshooting ...118 Computer ...120 System Security ...126 Battery...127 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...129 Internet ...132 Networking ...134 Optical Discs ...137 Display ...141 Printing ...146 Microphone ...147 Mouse ...148
n4 N Precautions ...104 Handling the LCD Screen ...105 Using the Power Source ...106 Handling Your Computer ...107 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...109 Handling Floppy Disks ...110 Handling Discs ...111 Using the Battery Pack ...112 Using Headphones ...114 Handling the Memory Stick ...115 Handling the Hard Disk ...116 Updating Your Computer ...117 Troubleshooting ...118 Computer ...120 System Security ...126 Battery...127 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...129 Internet ...132 Networking ...134 Optical Discs ...137 Display ...141 Printing ...146 Microphone ...147 Mouse ...148
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... did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, ...Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your...
... did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, ...Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your...
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Bottom n 17 N Getting Started A Battery connector (page 21) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 100)
Bottom n 17 N Getting Started A Battery connector (page 21) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 100)
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... on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is not in use. Illuminates while the battery pack is not in use. Illuminates while the drive is unlit. Press it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the... optical disc media is in use. Illuminates while the drive is lit. Press the Num Lk key to type letters in uppercase. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more information. Press the Scr Lk key to the card in the SD memory card slot. (Do not place the computer...
... on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is not in use. Illuminates while the battery pack is not in use. Illuminates while the drive is unlit. Press it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the... optical disc media is in use. Illuminates while the drive is lit. Press the Num Lk key to type letters in uppercase. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more information. Press the Scr Lk key to the card in the SD memory card slot. (Do not place the computer...
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... intend to your computer. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 93). n 20 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of...
... intend to your computer. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 93). n 20 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of...
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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. n 21 N Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
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. n 21 N Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
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n 22 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 22 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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This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. 4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! n 23 N Getting Started 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. 4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! n 23 N Getting Started 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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...you selected with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in orange Meaning The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of delivery. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is charging. Charge indicator status Lit in this manual from your...charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 26). To select your first battery charge. The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is running out of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to the computer. Charge the battery pack as described in orange ...
...you selected with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in orange Meaning The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of delivery. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is charging. Charge indicator status Lit in this manual from your...charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 26). To select your first battery charge. The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is running out of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to the computer. Charge the battery pack as described in orange ...
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... life of data when using the computer. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to the previous work state is short. To avoid loss... save your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life is impossible. Going back to AC power. n 25 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your data frequently. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should save your computer and install...
... life of data when using the computer. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to the previous work state is short. To avoid loss... save your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life is impossible. Going back to AC power. n 25 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your data frequently. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should save your computer and install...
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..., All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to 4 in the right pane. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. n 26 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. To make...
..., All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to 4 in the right pane. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. n 26 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. To make...
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At the confirmation prompt, click OK. n 27 N Getting Started 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.
At the confirmation prompt, click OK. n 27 N Getting Started 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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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 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 of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. 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 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 of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. n 28 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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...VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management setting you select. ! When using battery power, 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...should either connect the AC adapter to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. In addition to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. The green ...
...VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management setting you select. ! When using battery power, 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...should either connect the AC adapter to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. In addition to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. The green ...
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... in Sleep mode, you do not intend to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on your data frequently. If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode, you should save your computer. ! To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. n 91 N Customizing Your... VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. If you cannot insert a disc. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the ...
... in Sleep mode, you do not intend to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on your data frequently. If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode, you should save your computer. ! To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. n 91 N Customizing Your... VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. If you cannot insert a disc. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the ...
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... click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to be lost. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Do not move your computer is turned off . n 93 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk...
... click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to be lost. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Do not move your computer is turned off . n 93 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk...
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...power source you can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operation of your computer and longer battery life. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to step ...AC power. See the help file included with the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your requirements for more information. n 95 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for power consumption....
...power source you can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operation of your computer and longer battery life. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to step ...AC power. See the help file included with the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your requirements for more information. n 95 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for power consumption....
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... the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for example). n 98 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 memory by...10065; Turn off your computer on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to place your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from the computer. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. If ...
... the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for example). n 98 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 memory by...10065; Turn off your computer on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to place your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from the computer. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. If ...
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n 100 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 100 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.