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... Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special-function Buttons... Display Modes 72 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 73 Connecting an External Microphone 75 Connecting a USB Device 76 Connecting an i.LINK Device 78 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 80 Setting the Password 81 Using Intel® VT 86 Using the...
... Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special-function Buttons... Display Modes 72 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 73 Connecting an External Microphone 75 Connecting a USB Device 76 Connecting an i.LINK Device 78 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 80 Setting the Password 81 Using Intel® VT 86 Using the...
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... Handling Your Computer 103 Handling the LCD Screen 105 Using the Power Source 106 Handling the Built-in Camera 107 Handling Discs 108 Using the Battery Pack 109 Handling "Memory Stick 110 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 111 Troubleshooting 112 Computer 114 System Security 121... Battery 122 Built-in Camera 124 Internet 126 Networking 128 Optical Discs 131 Display 135 Printing 139 Microphone 140 Speakers 141 Touch Pad 142 Keyboard 143 ...
... Handling Your Computer 103 Handling the LCD Screen 105 Using the Power Source 106 Handling the Built-in Camera 107 Handling Discs 108 Using the Battery Pack 109 Handling "Memory Stick 110 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 111 Troubleshooting 112 Computer 114 System Security 121... Battery 122 Built-in Camera 124 Internet 126 Networking 128 Optical Discs 131 Display 135 Printing 139 Microphone 140 Speakers 141 Touch Pad 142 Keyboard 143 ...
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... is the last 7 digits of your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the problem 5. 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. In order to find the contact ...
... is the last 7 digits of your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the problem 5. 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. In order to find the contact ...
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... manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 30... using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. !
... manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 30... using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. !
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back/Bottom n 17 N A Air vents B Battery connector (page 21) C Memory module compartment cover (page 91)
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back/Bottom n 17 N A Air vents B Battery connector (page 21) C Memory module compartment cover (page 91)
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... type letters in lowercase if you scroll the display. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator light is in progress. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in...is unlit, the memory card is turned off . Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator light is in use . Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator light is charging. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the ...
... type letters in lowercase if you scroll the display. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator light is in progress. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in...is unlit, the memory card is turned off . Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator light is in use . Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator light is charging. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the ...
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... cord into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. Using the AC Adapter While your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC adapter (3) into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable from the AC outlet. ✍ Use only the supplied...
... cord into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. Using the AC Adapter While your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC adapter (3) into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable from the AC outlet. ✍ Use only the supplied...
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Installing/Removing 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 21 N
Installing/Removing 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 21 N
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 22 N 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projection (2) on either side of the battery compartment fits into the U-shaped cut (3) on either side of the battery pack. 4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until it clicks into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer.
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 22 N 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projection (2) on either side of the battery compartment fits into the U-shaped cut (3) on either side of the battery pack. 4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until it clicks into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer.
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...computer. ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. 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 and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while...
...computer. ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. 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 and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while...
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... not fully charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is charging. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to the maximum charge level you...
... not fully charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is charging. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to the maximum charge level you...
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...previous work state is directly connected to charge while you will lose all unsaved data. To avoid loss of data, you enable the battery care function of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a ...power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. If the battery pack runs out of power while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your computer while it is impossible. The...
...previous work state is directly connected to charge while you will lose all unsaved data. To avoid loss of data, you enable the battery care function of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a ...power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. If the battery pack runs out of power while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your computer while it is impossible. The...
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... When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 88) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28) for more ...information. ❑ Change the power saving settings on battery power, you can extend your battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the...
... When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 88) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28) for more ...information. ❑ Change the power saving settings on battery power, you can extend your battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the...
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.... The orange power indicator light blinks slowly while your computer while it off. Even when the battery pack runs out of the power management settings to the previous work state is in this mode. Getting Started > Using the Power Saving Modes n 28 N ... computer is in Hibernate mode, the state of Hibernate mode. If you do not intend to suit your computer is in this mode. If the battery pack runs out of time while it is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. Sleep mode turns off . However...
.... The orange power indicator light blinks slowly while your computer while it off. Even when the battery pack runs out of the power management settings to the previous work state is in this mode. Getting Started > Using the Power Saving Modes n 28 N ... computer is in Hibernate mode, the state of Hibernate mode. If you do not intend to suit your computer is in this mode. If the battery pack runs out of time while it is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. Sleep mode turns off . However...
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... Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on the taskbar. The VAIO Power Management function is added to ensure better operation of your computer and longer battery life. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. Selecting a Power Plan When you need to step 3. To change the...
... Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on the taskbar. The VAIO Power Management function is added to ensure better operation of your computer and longer battery life. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. Selecting a Power Plan When you need to step 3. To change the...
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... (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. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation.... maintaining contact with your computer. Improper installation of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 91 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you...
... (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. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation.... maintaining contact with your computer. Improper installation of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 91 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you...
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Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 93 N 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. 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity.
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 93 N 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. 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity.
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... only one memory module, be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the motherboard. Do not force the memory module into place. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it...
... only one memory module, be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the motherboard. Do not force the memory module into place. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it...
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Precautions > n 97 N Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Safety Information (page 98) ❑ Care and Maintenance Information (page 102) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 103) ❑ Handling the ... (page 105) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 106) ❑ Handling the Built-in Camera (page 107) ❑ Handling Discs (page 108) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 109) ❑ Handling "Memory Stick" (page 110) ❑ Handling the Built-in Storage Device (page 111)
Precautions > n 97 N Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Safety Information (page 98) ❑ Care and Maintenance Information (page 102) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 103) ❑ Handling the ... (page 105) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 106) ❑ Handling the Built-in Camera (page 107) ❑ Handling Discs (page 108) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 109) ❑ Handling "Memory Stick" (page 110) ❑ Handling the Built-in Storage Device (page 111)
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... ❑ Keep the battery pack away from : ❑ The use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter. If these items need to be replaced during the life of the product, be found at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio/ ❑ For customers... in Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/vaio/ ❑ For ...
... ❑ Keep the battery pack away from : ❑ The use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter. If these items need to be replaced during the life of the product, be found at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio/ ❑ For customers... in Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/vaio/ ❑ For ...