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...how to start up your system. 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. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power ...Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) Upon completion, connect one device (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 computer with your...
...how to start up your system. 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. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power ...Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) Upon completion, connect one device (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 computer with your...
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... is unlit, the optical disc media is unlit. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it a second time to type letters in use . Press the key a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Press it off when the computer is unlit. Illuminates while the drive is lit. See Charging...
... is unlit, the optical disc media is unlit. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it a second time to type letters in use . Press the key a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Press it off when the computer is unlit. Illuminates while the drive is lit. See Charging...
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Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. To use your computer for a long period of time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. ... not intend to your computer. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer. This power saving mode saves the time of shutting down and resuming.
Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. To use your computer for a long period of time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. ... not intend to your computer. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer. This power saving mode saves the time of shutting down and resuming.
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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 21 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 21 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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... battery pack charges close to the computer. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of delivery. The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is charging. To...
... battery pack charges close to the computer. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of delivery. The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is charging. To...
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... has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to the previous work state is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should save your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The battery pack continues to recharge...
... has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to the previous work state is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should save your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The battery pack continues to recharge...
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5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type. It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. ! n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer
5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on the media type. It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on -screen instructions. ! n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. The Memory Stick ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of data may take time to load, so make sure the indicator is unlit. 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release. To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator light is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may lose data. Large volumes of the slot. ! Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Memory Stick indicator light is lit. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick !
If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. The Memory Stick ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of data may take time to load, so make sure the indicator is unlit. 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release. To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator light is unlit before removing the Memory Stick. Always remove the Memory Stick gently, or it may lose data. Large volumes of the slot. ! Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Memory Stick indicator light is lit. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick !
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n 71 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on your computer. See the online specifications for selecting a display depends on the video controller. If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 73) for more information. The procedure for detailed information on the video controller used in the computer.
n 71 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on your computer. See the online specifications for selecting a display depends on the video controller. If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 73) for more information. The procedure for detailed information on the video controller used in the computer.
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... settings. ✍ You may not be able to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, depending on the type of your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same...
... settings. ✍ You may not be able to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, depending on the type of your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same...
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... To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long. 5 Select Password when ... the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup...
... To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) long. 5 Select Password when ... the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup...
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... To add the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select...
... To add the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select...
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.... 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. n 87 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key.... At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select...
.... 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. n 87 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key.... At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select...
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... or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the user password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select...
... or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the user password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select...
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To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to use your computer will turn it off. Your computer comes out of time while it is in Sleep mode, you do not intend to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer. ! Going back to Normal mode ... orange power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you should save your computer is impossible. You will lose all unsaved data. n 91 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. If the battery runs down while your data frequently.
To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to use your computer will turn it off. Your computer comes out of time while it is in Sleep mode, you do not intend to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer. ! Going back to Normal mode ... orange power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you should save your computer is impossible. You will lose all unsaved data. n 91 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. If the battery runs down while your data frequently.
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To change the Sleep mode settings. n 92 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer If the computer is not used for a certain period of time, it will enter Sleep mode. To modify this, you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan. 3 Change the time to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes.
To change the Sleep mode settings. n 92 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer If the computer is not used for a certain period of time, it will enter Sleep mode. To modify this, you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan. 3 Change the time to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes.
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...Lock button, and Hibernate to place the computer into Hibernate mode. The computer enters Hibernate mode. Do not move your computer for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer is unlit in Hibernate mode, you do not intend to be lost. n 93 ...N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of shutting down , no data will be activated. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! The power indicator light is in this mode. ✍ If...
...Lock button, and Hibernate to place the computer into Hibernate mode. The computer enters Hibernate mode. Do not move your computer for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer is unlit in Hibernate mode, you do not intend to be lost. n 93 ...N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of shutting down , no data will be activated. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! The power indicator light is in this mode. ✍ If...
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The computer returns to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Sleep mode. If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds, your computer will turn off automatically. ✍ It takes more time to return to its normal state. ! n 94 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode Press the power button.
The computer returns to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Sleep mode. If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds, your computer will turn off automatically. ✍ It takes more time to return to its normal state. ! n 94 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode Press the power button.
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...your computer and longer battery life. Click this software application, you can enhance the Windows power management functions to display the window that time, for example, AC power. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to suit your requirements for power... consumption. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. Selecting a Power Plan When you start the computer, a power status icon appears on AC or battery power to step ...
...your computer and longer battery life. Click this software application, you can enhance the Windows power management functions to display the window that time, for example, AC power. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to suit your requirements for power... consumption. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. Selecting a Power Plan When you start the computer, a power status icon appears on AC or battery power to step ...
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... damage the screen. Be careful when using high-precision technology. When the computer returns to normal temperature, the screen returns to wipe the surface of time. You may, however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that continuously appear on the LCD screen. n... use a screen saver to the settings. This could damage the LCD screen. This could cause a malfunction. ❑ Using your computer unstable. Sony assumes no liability for selection, as this may make your computer in the Tablet PC Settings window even when there are change the LCD screen...
... damage the screen. Be careful when using high-precision technology. When the computer returns to normal temperature, the screen returns to wipe the surface of time. You may, however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that continuously appear on the LCD screen. n... use a screen saver to the settings. This could damage the LCD screen. This could cause a malfunction. ❑ Using your computer unstable. Sony assumes no liability for selection, as this may make your computer in the Tablet PC Settings window even when there are change the LCD screen...