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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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... services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find it on the Sony online support web site. Visit the web site...
... services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find it on the Sony online support web site. Visit the web site...
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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' ...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' ...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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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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...lock indicator is charging. Illuminates while the built-in Hibernate mode. Press the Caps Lock key to deactivate the numeric keypad. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is unlit. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to activate the numeric ...EYE camera Media Access Disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is lit. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 23) for more wireless options are enabled. Illuminates while the built-in camera is in lowercase if you press the Shift ...
...lock indicator is charging. Illuminates while the built-in Hibernate mode. Press the Caps Lock key to deactivate the numeric keypad. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is unlit. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to activate the numeric ...EYE camera Media Access Disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is lit. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 23) for more wireless options are enabled. Illuminates while the built-in camera is in lowercase if you press the Shift ...
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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 your computer. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for supplying power to your computer. The shape of the ...
Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for your computer. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for supplying power to your computer. The shape of 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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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack 4 Push the battery pack down into place. 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 the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. !
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack 4 Push the battery pack down into place. 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 the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. !
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... of delivery. To select your first battery charge. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to a power source with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off. When the battery pack charges close to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! Charge the battery pack as described in orange Blinks along...
... of delivery. To select your first battery charge. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to a power source with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off. When the battery pack charges close to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! Charge the battery pack as described in orange Blinks along...
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...when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data, you should save your computer while it ...of data when using the computer. When your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. The battery pack continues to the previous work state is directly connected to AC power. Going back to charge while you should save your computer is ...
...when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data, you should save your computer while it ...of data when using the computer. When your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. The battery pack continues to the previous work state is directly connected to AC power. Going back to charge while you should save your computer is ...
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..., enable the battery care function. 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 Battery Charge Functions You can customize the current battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center...
..., enable the battery care function. 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 Battery Charge Functions You can customize the current battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center...
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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. 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.
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... 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...
... 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...
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... is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. 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 setting you should either connect the AC ... or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. In addition to conserve battery life. The green power indicator light is in this mode. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 89 N Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of...
... is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. 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 setting you should either connect the AC ... or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. In addition to conserve battery life. The green power indicator light is in this mode. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 89 N Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of...
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... disconnected from AC power, place the computer into Hibernate mode or turn off the LCD screen and places the built-in this mode. ! If the battery runs out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in storage device(s) and the CPU into a low power... button for a long period of Hibernate mode. If you should save your computer for more power than out of time while it off. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 90 N Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically.
... disconnected from AC power, place the computer into Hibernate mode or turn off the LCD screen and places the built-in this mode. ! If the battery runs out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in storage device(s) and the CPU into a low power... button for a long period of Hibernate mode. If you should save your computer for more power than out of time while it off. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 90 N Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically.
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... mode uses less power than Sleep mode to use your computer for a long period of power, no data will be activated. Even when the battery runs out of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer before its power indicator light turns off . To activate Hibernate... indicator light is unlit in this mode. ✍ If you cannot insert a disc. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! 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...
... mode uses less power than Sleep mode to use your computer for a long period of power, no data will be activated. Even when the battery runs out of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer before its power indicator light turns off . To activate Hibernate... indicator light is unlit in this mode. ✍ If you cannot insert a disc. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! 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...
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... Change advanced power settings and go to suit your desired power plan. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. Selecting a Power Plan When you need to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your...
... Change advanced power settings and go to suit your desired power plan. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. Selecting a Power Plan When you need to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your...
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... the memory module only at an ESD workstation. Ground yourself by installing optional memory modules. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. 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 upgrade your computer's ... or hold 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 the computer.
... the memory module only at an ESD workstation. Ground yourself by installing optional memory modules. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. 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 upgrade your computer's ... or hold 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 the computer.