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... ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Touch Pad ...34 Using Special-function Buttons ...35 Using the Built-in...
... ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Touch Pad ...34 Using Special-function Buttons ...35 Using the Built-in...
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n4 N Precautions ...155 Handling the LCD Screen ...156 Using the Power Source ...157 Handling Your Computer ...158 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...160 Handling Floppy Disks ...161 Handling Discs ...162 Using the Battery Pack ...163 Using Headphones ...165 Handling the Memory Stick ...166 Handling the Hard Disk ...167 Updating Your Computer ...168 Troubleshooting ...169 Computer ...171 System Security ...179 Battery...180 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...182 Internet ...184 Networking ...186 Bluetooth Technology ...189 Optical Discs ...193 Display ...198 Printing ...202 Microphone ...203
n4 N Precautions ...155 Handling the LCD Screen ...156 Using the Power Source ...157 Handling Your Computer ...158 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...160 Handling Floppy Disks ...161 Handling Discs ...162 Using the Battery Pack ...163 Using Headphones ...165 Handling the Memory Stick ...166 Handling the Hard Disk ...167 Updating Your Computer ...168 Troubleshooting ...169 Computer ...171 System Security ...179 Battery...180 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...182 Internet ...184 Networking ...186 Bluetooth Technology ...189 Optical Discs ...193 Display ...198 Printing ...202 Microphone ...203
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... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, ...Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 30) n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up ...
... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, ...Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 30) n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up ...
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...drive is unlit. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is reading or writing data. Letters appear in use . Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. When the indicator is unlit, the optical disc media is not in use. Press the Num Lk key to a memory ...in orange while the computer is in Hibernate mode. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is reading or writing data. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates ...
...drive is unlit. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is reading or writing data. Letters appear in use . Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. When the indicator is unlit, the optical disc media is not in use. Press the Num Lk key to a memory ...in orange while the computer is in Hibernate mode. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is reading or writing data. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates ...
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... outlet is easily accessible. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 143). n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of...
... outlet is easily accessible. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 143). n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of...
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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. n 22 N Getting Started 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 22 N Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
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n 23 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 23 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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4 Push the battery pack down into place. This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. n 24 N Getting Started 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. !
4 Push the battery pack down into place. This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. n 24 N Getting Started 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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... 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 running out of delivery. Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your desired maximum charge...
... 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 running out of delivery. Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your desired maximum charge...
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...you should either connect the AC adapter to charge while you will lose all unsaved data. The battery pack continues to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Going back to the previous work state is directly connected to AC power and has...power. When your computer is impossible. n 26 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. To avoid loss of data when using the...
...you should either connect the AC adapter to charge while you will lose all unsaved data. The battery pack continues to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Going back to the previous work state is directly connected to AC power and has...power. When your computer is impossible. n 26 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. To avoid loss of data when using the...
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.... n 27 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can customize the current battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. 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...
.... n 27 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can customize the current battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. 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...
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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. 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. n 28 N Getting Started
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. 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. n 28 N Getting Started
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You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your 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. n 29 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! 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 the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer.
You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your 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. n 29 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! 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 the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer.
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... (1) into the AC adapter (2) and the other end into an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable connected to the docking station ! Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer.
... (1) into the AC adapter (2) and the other end into an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable connected to the docking station ! Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer.
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... or a failure of the computer. Make sure that no devices connected to the docking station are in loss of power, disconnecting your computer. When the battery pack is running out of unsaved data. Once you have completed the steps in To disconnect your computer from the docking station (page 81), be...
... or a failure of the computer. Make sure that no devices connected to the docking station are in loss of power, disconnecting your computer. When the battery pack is running out of unsaved data. Once you have completed the steps in To disconnect your computer from the docking station (page 81), be...
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...either side of the performance selector switch. If not, you may temporarily show some noise or flicker. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Selecting Performance Modes Your computer is equipped with the performance selector switch (1) to close all open applications before changing a performance... mode. During the switching process, your computer to conserve battery power. ❑ SPEED mode Uses the NVIDIA video controller to its original position. ❑ STAMINA mode Uses the Intel Graphics...
...either side of the performance selector switch. If not, you may temporarily show some noise or flicker. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Selecting Performance Modes Your computer is equipped with the performance selector switch (1) to close all open applications before changing a performance... mode. During the switching process, your computer to conserve battery power. ❑ SPEED mode Uses the NVIDIA video controller to its original position. ❑ STAMINA mode Uses the Intel Graphics...
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... modes: Sleep and Hibernate. 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... battery charge level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. n 140 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage...
... modes: Sleep and Hibernate. 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... battery charge level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. n 140 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage...
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... the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. Your computer comes out of Hibernate mode. If the battery runs out of data, you will lose all unsaved data. To avoid loss of power while your computer is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert... power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you should save your computer for a long period of time while it is impossible. n 141 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 a low power consumption mode. Your computer comes out of Hibernate mode. If the battery runs out of data, you will lose all unsaved data. To avoid loss of power while your computer is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert... power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you should save your computer for a long period of time while it is impossible. n 141 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off .
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...settings. If the computer is not used for more than four seconds, your computer. ! To modify this, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. This power resuming preference will turn off automatically. You will lose all unsaved data. ✍ You can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Right-...click the power status icon on your computer will be lost if you can use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer to return to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. If you open the LCD screen...
...settings. If the computer is not used for more than four seconds, your computer. ! To modify this, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. This power resuming preference will turn off automatically. You will lose all unsaved data. ✍ You can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Right-...click the power status icon on your computer will be lost if you can use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer to return to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. If you open the LCD screen...