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... More about Your VAIO Computer 5 Ergonomic Considerations 7 Getting Started 9 Locating Controls and Ports 10 About the Indicator Lights 15 Connecting a Power Source 16 Using the Battery Pack 18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 25 Using the Power Saving Modes 26 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the...
... More about Your VAIO Computer 5 Ergonomic Considerations 7 Getting Started 9 Locating Controls and Ports 10 About the Indicator Lights 15 Connecting a Power Source 16 Using the Battery Pack 18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 25 Using the Power Saving Modes 26 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the...
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... 107 Handling the LCD Screen 109 Using the Power Source 110 Handling the Built-in Camera 111 Handling Discs 112 Using the Battery Pack 113 Handling "Memory Stick 114 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 115 Troubleshooting 116 Computer Operations 118 System Update / Security 124... Recovery 126 Battery Pack 129 Built-in Camera 131 Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN 133 Bluetooth Technology 137 Optical Discs 141 Display 146 Printing 150 Microphone ...
... 107 Handling the LCD Screen 109 Using the Power Source 110 Handling the Built-in Camera 111 Handling Discs 112 Using the Battery Pack 113 Handling "Memory Stick 114 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 115 Troubleshooting 116 Computer Operations 118 System Update / Security 124... Recovery 126 Battery Pack 129 Built-in Camera 131 Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN 133 Bluetooth Technology 137 Optical Discs 141 Display 146 Printing 150 Microphone ...
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... Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 3. Support Web Sites If you can be found on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO computer ready at http://club-vaio.com provides the possibility to ask questions to contact VAIO-Link, have problems locating your...
... Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 3. Support Web Sites If you can be found on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO computer ready at http://club-vaio.com provides the possibility to ask questions to contact VAIO-Link, have problems locating your...
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Getting Started > Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 10) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 15) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 16) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 18) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 26) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 29) n9 N
Getting Started > Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 10) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 15) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 16) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 18) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 26) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 29) n9 N
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back/Bottom n 14 N A Air vents B Memory module compartment cover (page 96) C Battery connector (page 18)
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back/Bottom n 14 N A Air vents B Memory module compartment cover (page 96) C Battery connector (page 18)
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... Lights n 15 N About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates while one or more information. Illuminates while the battery pack is in storage device or the optical disc drive is charging. Illuminates while data access to the built-in progress. See Charging the... Battery Pack (page 21) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built...
... Lights n 15 N About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates while one or more information. Illuminates while the battery pack is in storage device or the optical disc drive is charging. Illuminates while data access to the built-in progress. See Charging the... Battery Pack (page 21) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built...
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Using the AC Adapter While your computer is directly connected to an AC power source and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. The shape of the power cord into ... from the AC outlet. ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for supplying power to your computer. To use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for your computer. Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source n 16 N Connecting a Power Source You can use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power...
Using the AC Adapter While your computer is directly connected to an AC power source and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. The shape of the power cord into ... from the AC outlet. ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for supplying power to your computer. To use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for your computer. Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source n 16 N Connecting a Power Source You can use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power...
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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. 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. n 18 N
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. 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. n 18 N
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 19 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 19 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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... data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is installed, the battery will not be charged and the computer will not function. For safety reasons this computer only functions with genuine Sony battery packs designed for this model. If an unauthorized battery pack is 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...
... data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is installed, the battery will not be charged and the computer will not function. For safety reasons this computer only functions with genuine Sony battery packs designed for this model. If an unauthorized battery pack is 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...
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... 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 delivery. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 21 N Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your first battery charge. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The...
... 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 delivery. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 21 N Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your first battery charge. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The...
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... to the previous work state is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. Your computer is impossible. The battery pack continues to charge while you should save your data frequently. If the battery pack runs out of data while the computer is running on... back to an AC power source. To avoid loss of battery. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data, you will lose all unsaved data. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 22 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your computer while it is in use, your ...
... to the previous work state is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. Your computer is impossible. The battery pack continues to charge while you should save your data frequently. If the battery pack runs out of data while the computer is running on... back to an AC power source. To avoid loss of battery. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data, you will lose all unsaved data. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 22 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your computer while it is in use, your ...
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To check the battery charge capacity 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery. ✍ Additionally, you can enable the battery care function to extend the life of the battery pack extends. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 N Checking the Battery Charge Capacity The battery charge capacity gradually decreases as the number of battery charging increases or the duration of use of the battery pack. To get the most out of the battery pack, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings.
To check the battery charge capacity 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery. ✍ Additionally, you can enable the battery care function to extend the life of the battery pack extends. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 N Checking the Battery Charge Capacity The battery charge capacity gradually decreases as the number of battery charging increases or the duration of use of the battery pack. To get the most out of the battery pack, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings.
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... with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 26) for more information. ❑ Change the power saving settings on battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. Getting Started...
... with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 26) for more information. ❑ Change the power saving settings on battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. Getting Started...
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...is impossible. Getting Started > Using the Power Saving Modes n 26 N Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of Hibernate mode. If the battery pack runs out of power while your computer is in Sleep mode, you do not intend to the previous work state is saved on the... period of your preference: Sleep and Hibernate. ! In addition to the normal operating mode, your computer has two distinct power saving modes to conserve battery life. Mode Normal mode Sleep mode Hibernate mode Description This is the normal state of time while it is in Hibernate mode, the state of...
...is impossible. Getting Started > Using the Power Saving Modes n 26 N Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of Hibernate mode. If the battery pack runs out of power while your computer is in Sleep mode, you do not intend to the previous work state is saved on the... period of your preference: Sleep and Hibernate. ! In addition to the normal operating mode, your computer has two distinct power saving modes to conserve battery life. Mode Normal mode Sleep mode Hibernate mode Description This is the normal state of time while it is in Hibernate mode, the state of...
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...settings as needed. 2 If you need to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings on the right of your computer and longer battery life. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 93 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power... plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your requirements for each item. 4 Click OK. ✍ You can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operation...
...settings as needed. 2 If you need to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings on the right of your computer and longer battery life. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 93 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power... plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your requirements for each item. 4 Click OK. ✍ You can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operation...
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... following : ❑ The procedures described in a carpeted area, and do so may cause damage to place your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from the computer. If a memory module is not available, do not work in this document assume user familiarity with the...
... following : ❑ The procedures described in a carpeted area, and do so may cause damage to place your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from the computer. If a memory module is not available, do not work in this document assume user familiarity with the...
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Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 98 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 98 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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... into the memory module slot and push it in until it may cause damage to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the motherboard other than the memory module. Do not touch any components on the computer. Be sure to the slot and...
... into the memory module slot and push it in until it may cause damage to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the motherboard other than the memory module. Do not touch any components on the computer. Be sure to the slot and...
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... (page 109) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 110) ❑ Handling the Built-in Camera (page 111) ❑ Handling Discs (page 112) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 113) ❑ Handling "Memory Stick" (page 114) ❑ Handling the Built-in Storage Device (page 115)
... (page 109) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 110) ❑ Handling the Built-in Camera (page 111) ❑ Handling Discs (page 112) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 113) ❑ Handling "Memory Stick" (page 114) ❑ Handling the Built-in Storage Device (page 115)