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... ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...21 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using the Switch Function ...34 Using the Built-in...
... ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...21 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using the Switch Function ...34 Using the Built-in...
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... Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 21) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 22) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 30) Before starting your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer.
... Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 21) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 22) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 30) Before starting your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer.
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... Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click to 4 in the right pane. 4 Click Advanced. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. If the battery wear level is high, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. n 28 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...
... Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click to 4 in the right pane. 4 Click Advanced. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. If the battery wear level is high, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. n 28 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...
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... management setting you select. ! The green power indicator light is in this mode. 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 computer when it is lit in use. If the...level falls below 10%, 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. n 130 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management ...
... management setting you select. ! The green power indicator light is in this mode. 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 computer when it is lit in use. If the...level falls below 10%, 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. n 130 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management ...
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If the battery runs down while your computer will lose all unsaved data. If you press and hold the power button for a long period of data, you will ... save your computer for more power than out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! Going back to use your data frequently. n 131 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off .
If the battery runs down while your computer will lose all unsaved data. If you press and hold the power button for a long period of data, you will ... save your computer for more power than out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! Going back to use your data frequently. n 131 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off .
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... mode. The computer enters Hibernate mode. Do not move your computer is in this mode. ✍ If you cannot insert a disc. n 133 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off . Hibernate...mode uses less power than Sleep mode to use your computer for a long period of shutting down , no data will be activated. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. The power indicator light is unlit in Hibernate mode, you do not intend to be lost. To activate Hibernate mode Press...
... mode. The computer enters Hibernate mode. Do not move your computer is in this mode. ✍ If you cannot insert a disc. n 133 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off . Hibernate...mode uses less power than Sleep mode to use your computer for a long period of shutting down , no data will be activated. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. The power indicator light is unlit in Hibernate mode, you do not intend to be lost. To activate Hibernate mode Press...
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...display settings as needed. 2 If you start the computer, a power status icon appears on AC or battery power to display the window that time, for example, AC power. The VAIO Power Management is added to the Windows Power Options Properties. This icon indicates what kind of your computer... and longer battery life. With this icon to suit your desired power plan in the Power Options window. See the help file included with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you can enhance the Windows power management ...
...display settings as needed. 2 If you start the computer, a power status icon appears on AC or battery power to display the window that time, for example, AC power. The VAIO Power Management is added to the Windows Power Options Properties. This icon indicates what kind of your computer... and longer battery life. With this icon to suit your desired power plan in the Power Options window. See the help file included with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you can enhance the Windows power management ...
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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 changing...cover or panel from the computer. Failure to do not handle materials that are compatible with your system. n 139 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 ...
... 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 changing...cover or panel from the computer. Failure to do not handle materials that are compatible with your system. n 139 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 ...
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n 141 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 screws (indicated by the arrows below) on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover. 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity.
n 141 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 screws (indicated by the arrows 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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Do not force the memory module into the slot in the open slot. Be sure to the slot and the module. n 144 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 9 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it may cause damage to insert the connector edge of ...the computer. 12 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the module with the small projection in a wrong orientation, as it clicks into place. ! Do not damage the insulation sheet equipped...
Do not force the memory module into the slot in the open slot. Be sure to the slot and the module. n 144 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 9 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it may cause damage to insert the connector edge of ...the computer. 12 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the module with the small projection in a wrong orientation, as it clicks into place. ! Do not damage the insulation sheet equipped...
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n 146 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 147) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 148) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 149... ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 151) ❑ Handling Floppy Disks (page 152) ❑ Handling Discs (page 153) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 154) ❑ Using Headphones (page 156) ❑ Handling the Memory Stick (page 157) ❑ Handling the Hard Disk (page 158) ❑ ...
n 146 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 147) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 148) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 149... ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 151) ❑ Handling Floppy Disks (page 152) ❑ Handling Discs (page 153) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 154) ❑ Using Headphones (page 156) ❑ Handling the Memory Stick (page 157) ❑ Handling the Hard Disk (page 158) ❑ ...
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... found at the following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for concern. ❑ Keep the battery pack away from all sources of time, remove the battery pack from : ❑ The use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with any Sony battery pack. ❑ While the battery pack is in the battery pack. If either of these items...
... found at the following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for concern. ❑ Keep the battery pack away from all sources of time, remove the battery pack from : ❑ The use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with any Sony battery pack. ❑ While the battery pack is in the battery pack. If either of these items...
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...: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page 162) ❑ System Security (page 169) ❑ Battery (page... Pad (page 199) Many problems have simple solutions. n 160 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer.
...: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page 162) ❑ System Security (page 169) ❑ Battery (page... Pad (page 199) Many problems have simple solutions. n 160 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer.
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... that you may cause your computer to malfunction. n 162 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly. For your safety, use the computer for more information...
... that you may cause your computer to malfunction. n 162 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly. For your safety, use the computer for more information...