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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 33 Using Special-function Buttons 34 Using the... Modes 72 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 74 Connecting an External Microphone 77 Connecting a USB Device 78 Connecting an i.LINK Device 80 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 82 Setting the Password 83 Using the VAIO Control Center 88 Using the Power Saving Modes 89 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 33 Using Special-function Buttons 34 Using the... Modes 72 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 74 Connecting an External Microphone 77 Connecting a USB Device 78 Connecting an i.LINK Device 80 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 82 Setting the Password 83 Using the VAIO Control Center 88 Using the Power Saving Modes 89 Using the...
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n3 N Precautions 103 Handling the LCD Screen 104 Using the Power Source 105 Handling Your Computer 106 Handling the Built-in Camera 109 Handling Discs 110 Using the Battery Pack 111 Using Headphones 113 Handling the Memory Stick 114 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 115 Troubleshooting 116 Computer 118 System Security 125 Battery 126 Built-in Camera 128 Networking 130 Optical Discs 133 Display 137 Printing 143 Microphone 144 Speakers 145 Touch Pad 146 Keyboard 147 Floppy Disks 148 Audio/Video 149 Memory Stick 152 Peripherals 153 Trademarks 154 Notice 156
n3 N Precautions 103 Handling the LCD Screen 104 Using the Power Source 105 Handling Your Computer 106 Handling the Built-in Camera 109 Handling Discs 110 Using the Battery Pack 111 Using Headphones 113 Handling the Memory Stick 114 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 115 Troubleshooting 116 Computer 118 System Security 125 Battery 126 Built-in Camera 128 Networking 130 Optical Discs 133 Display 137 Printing 143 Microphone 144 Speakers 145 Touch Pad 146 Keyboard 147 Floppy Disks 148 Audio/Video 149 Memory Stick 152 Peripherals 153 Trademarks 154 Notice 156
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...the lower right corner of your VAIO PC. In order to find the contact numbers on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the display on the Sony online support web site. Before ...Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S.
...the lower right corner of your VAIO PC. In order to find the contact numbers on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the display on the Sony online support web site. Before ...Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S.
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... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ 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) Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes...
... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ 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) Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back/Bottom n 17 N A Air vents B Battery connector (page 20) C Memory module compartment cover (page 97)
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back/Bottom n 17 N A Air vents B Battery connector (page 20) C Memory module compartment cover (page 97)
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... the Fn+Scr Lk keys to turn it off the indicator. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is charging. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Press the Num Lk key to a memory card, such as the Memory Stick and the SD memory card. (Do not place the... the Scroll lock indicator is unlit. Illuminates while data is being read or write data. Press it off or in Hibernate mode. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 23) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE...
... the Fn+Scr Lk keys to turn it off the indicator. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is charging. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Press the Num Lk key to a memory card, such as the Memory Stick and the SD memory card. (Do not place the... the Scroll lock indicator is unlit. Illuminates while data is being read or write data. Press it off or in Hibernate mode. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 23) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE...
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... easily accessible. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 92). 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 completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the...
... easily accessible. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 92). 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 completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the...
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n 20 N 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. 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 20 N 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. 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. ! This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. 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.
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack 4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. 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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... is not fully charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a power source with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 N Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in orange Meaning The...
... is not fully charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a power source with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 N Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in orange Meaning The...
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... a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should save your data frequently. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power. When your computer ...is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To avoid loss of battery. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. Your ...
... a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should save your data frequently. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power. When your computer ...is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To avoid loss of battery. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. Your ...
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... check box. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. 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...
... check box. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. 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...
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n 26 N 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. 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.
n 26 N 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. 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.
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... 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...
... 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...
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...of the power management setting you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 89 N Using the Power Saving Modes... You can take advantage of the power management settings to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. When using battery power, you select. ! ...
...of the power management setting you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 89 N Using the Power Saving Modes... You can take advantage of the power management settings to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. When using battery power, you select. ! ...
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... all unsaved data. If you do not intend to the previous work state is in Sleep mode, you should save your computer. ! If the battery runs out of power while your computer for more power than Hibernate mode. ! To avoid loss of data, you cannot insert a disc. Sleep ... long period of time while it off automatically. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than four seconds, your computer is impossible. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 90 N Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the built-in storage device...
... all unsaved data. If you do not intend to the previous work state is in Sleep mode, you should save your computer. ! If the battery runs out of power while your computer for more power than Hibernate mode. ! To avoid loss of data, you cannot insert a disc. Sleep ... long period of time while it off automatically. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than four seconds, your computer is impossible. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 90 N Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the built-in storage device...
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... can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to use your computer before its power indicator light turns off . Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 92 N Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the built-in storage... device(s) and power is turned off . Even when the battery runs out of power, no data will be activated. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode...
... can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to use your computer before its power indicator light turns off . Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 92 N Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the built-in storage... device(s) and power is turned off . Even when the battery runs out of power, no data will be activated. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode...
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... what kind of your computer and longer battery life. Selecting a Power Plan When you start the computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 94 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set ...up power plans for running on AC or battery power to step 3. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed...
... what kind of your computer and longer battery life. Selecting a Power Plan When you start the computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 94 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set ...up power plans for running on AC or battery power to step 3. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed...
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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 telecommunication links, networks, or modems before adding or removing memory modules. ❑ Be careful when ...modules ❑ Be sure to place your computer on a flat surface before you remove any cover or panel from the computer. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 97 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 telecommunication links, networks, or modems before adding or removing memory modules. ❑ Be careful when ...modules ❑ Be sure to place your computer on a flat surface before you remove any cover or panel from the computer. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 97 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you ...