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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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n4 N Precautions ...146 Handling the LCD Screen ...147 Using the Power Source ...148 Handling Your Computer ...149 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...151 Handling Floppy Disks ...152 Handling Discs ...153 Using the Battery Pack ...154 Using Headphones ...156 Handling the Memory Stick ...157 Handling the Hard Disk ...158 Updating Your Computer ...159 Troubleshooting ...160 Computer ...162 System Security ...169 Battery...170 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...172 Internet ...175 Networking ...177 Bluetooth Technology ...180 Optical Discs ...185 Display ...190 Printing ...195 Microphone ...196
n4 N Precautions ...146 Handling the LCD Screen ...147 Using the Power Source ...148 Handling Your Computer ...149 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...151 Handling Floppy Disks ...152 Handling Discs ...153 Using the Battery Pack ...154 Using Headphones ...156 Handling the Memory Stick ...157 Handling the Hard Disk ...158 Updating Your Computer ...159 Troubleshooting ...160 Computer ...162 System Security ...169 Battery...170 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...172 Internet ...175 Networking ...177 Bluetooth Technology ...180 Optical Discs ...185 Display ...190 Printing ...195 Microphone ...196
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... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating 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) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer...
... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating 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) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer...
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See Charging the Battery Pack (page 26) for more information. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in use . Do not place the computer into Sleep mode ... Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is turned on. Illuminates while the drive is charging. Illuminates while the battery pack is reading or writing data.
See Charging the Battery Pack (page 26) for more information. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in use . Do not place the computer into Sleep mode ... Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is turned on. Illuminates while the drive is charging. Illuminates while the battery pack is reading or writing data.
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... your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. n 22 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 133). The shape of the DC In plug varies...
... your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. n 22 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 133). The shape of the DC In plug varies...
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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 23 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 23 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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n 24 N Getting Started 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.
n 24 N Getting Started 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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n 25 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and push the battery pack down into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. This 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. !
n 25 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and push the battery pack down into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. This 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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...maximum charge level you selected with your computer is charging. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to the computer. The charge indicator light ...turns on while the battery pack is running out of delivery. To select your first battery charge. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is charging. n 26 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the battery charge functions, the charge...
...maximum charge level you selected with your computer is charging. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to the computer. The charge indicator light ...turns on while the battery pack is running out of delivery. To select your first battery charge. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is charging. n 26 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the battery charge functions, the charge...
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... may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep...connect the AC adapter to AC power. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. n 27 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The battery pack continues to charge while you are in your data frequently...
... may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep...connect the AC adapter to AC power. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. n 27 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The battery pack continues to charge while you are in your data frequently...
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... Functions You can select the battery charging method for your battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. If the battery wear level is high, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. 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 to 4 in the...
... Functions You can select the battery charging method for your battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. If the battery wear level is high, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. 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 to 4 in the...
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You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and turn 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 fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. n 29 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and turn 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 fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. n 29 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer to the docking station ! n 71 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the AC adapter (2) into the DC IN port (3) ...
Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer to the docking station ! n 71 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the AC adapter (2) into the DC IN port (3) ...
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... indicator is lit may cause unstable operations. Do not disconnect your computer. Be sure to the docking station are in use before disconnection. When the battery pack is lit. n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting Your Computer from the docking station may result in loss of unsaved data.
... indicator is lit may cause unstable operations. Do not disconnect your computer. Be sure to the docking station are in use before disconnection. When the battery pack is lit. n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting Your Computer from the docking station may result in loss of unsaved data.
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... when it is lit in use. When using battery power, 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 setting you select. ! The green power indicator light is in this mode. In addition to conserve battery life. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should be...
... when it is lit in use. When using battery power, 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 setting you select. ! The green power indicator light is in this mode. In addition to conserve battery life. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should be...
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n 131 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off . ... Hibernate mode. ! The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. If you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs down while your computer will lose all unsaved data. To avoid loss of data, you press and hold the power button for a long period...
n 131 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off . ... Hibernate mode. ! The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. If you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs down while your computer will lose all unsaved data. To avoid loss of data, you press and hold the power button for a long period...
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n 133 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer is turned off . The ... shutting down , no data will be activated. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to place the computer into Hibernate mode. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! The computer enters Hibernate mode.
n 133 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer is turned off . The ... shutting down , no data will be activated. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to place the computer into Hibernate mode. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! The computer enters Hibernate mode.
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...help file included with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you need to step 3. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your computer and longer battery life. Change the Sleep... set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to ensure better operation of power source you start the computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your requirements for VAIO computers. Click this software application, you can enhance ...
...help file included with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you need to step 3. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your computer and longer battery life. Change the Sleep... set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to ensure better operation of power source you start the computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your requirements for VAIO computers. Click this software application, you can enhance ...
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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 the chassis while performing ... in this document assume user familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from the computer. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. Failure to place your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ Only...
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 the chassis while performing ... in this document assume user familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from the computer. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. Failure to place your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ Only...