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... rises during normal operation. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your lap. Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables or you experience problems: § Unplug the... computer § Remove the battery pack § Contact eSupport at least one , moisture may experience problems. When your computer is important to a warm one hour before...
... rises during normal operation. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your lap. Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables or you experience problems: § Unplug the... computer § Remove the battery pack § Contact eSupport at least one , moisture may experience problems. When your computer is important to a warm one hour before...
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Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before operating it again IMPORTANT Do not use any type of abrasive pad, ...place any liquid onto your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before cleaning your computer. Cleaning your computer. 2 of 5 Use only a mild detergent solution. If... Do not place electronic equipment near your computer, as these may damage the finish of your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth.
Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before operating it again IMPORTANT Do not use any type of abrasive pad, ...place any liquid onto your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before cleaning your computer. Cleaning your computer. 2 of 5 Use only a mild detergent solution. If... Do not place electronic equipment near your computer, as these may damage the finish of your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth.
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...the AC adapter; You can purchase AC Adaptors directly from official Sony resellers to the battery pack. § If you are used. This is in a cold environment. This is normal and is shortened in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Connect the AC adapter to your ...computer for this model. IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. If ...
...the AC adapter; You can purchase AC Adaptors directly from official Sony resellers to the battery pack. § If you are used. This is in a cold environment. This is normal and is shortened in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Connect the AC adapter to your ...computer for this model. IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. If ...
User Manual
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n2 N Contents Before Use 4 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 5 Ergonomic Considerations 10 Getting Started 12 Locating Controls and Ports 13 About the Indicator Lights 19 Connecting a Power Source 20 Using the Battery Pack 22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 29 Using the Power Saving Modes 30 ...Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 32 Using Your VAIO Computer 35 Using the Keyboard 36 Using the Touch Pad 39 ...
n2 N Contents Before Use 4 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 5 Ergonomic Considerations 10 Getting Started 12 Locating Controls and Ports 13 About the Indicator Lights 19 Connecting a Power Source 20 Using the Battery Pack 22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 29 Using the Power Saving Modes 30 ...Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 32 Using Your VAIO Computer 35 Using the Keyboard 36 Using the Touch Pad 39 ...
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... of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n9 N 4. You can find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. The serial number is the last 7... digits of your VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www...
... of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n9 N 4. You can find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. The serial number is the last 7... digits of your VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www...
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... manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 30) ❑ Keeping Your Computer in Optimum... Condition (page 32) 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 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 30) ❑ Keeping Your Computer in Optimum... Condition (page 32) 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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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 27 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 27 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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...more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Checking the Battery Charge Capacity (page 27). See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 105) for more information. ❑ Change the power saving settings on how to extend the battery life, see the help file after following the steps ... mode. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 28 N Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running on battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. ✍ For more ...
...more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Checking the Battery Charge Capacity (page 27). See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 105) for more information. ❑ Change the power saving settings on how to extend the battery life, see the help file after following the steps ... mode. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 28 N Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running on battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. ✍ For more ...
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...power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on AC or battery power to step 3. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to suit your desired power plan in the VAIO Control Center. Click this software application, you are currently using. ... current power plan settings with the VAIO Power Management Viewer in the Power Options window. The VAIO Power Management function is added to display the window that shows your computer and longer battery life. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. With this icon...
...power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on AC or battery power to step 3. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to suit your desired power plan in the VAIO Control Center. Click this software application, you are currently using. ... current power plan settings with the VAIO Power Management Viewer in the Power Options window. The VAIO Power Management function is added to display the window that shows your computer and longer battery life. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. With this icon...
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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 the computer. Ground yourself by maintaining contact with your computer. Before touching a memory module, ensure... the following pages. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 107 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer,...
... (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 the computer. Ground yourself by maintaining contact with your computer. Before touching a memory module, ensure... the following pages. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 107 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer,...
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Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 109 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 109 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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...to the slot and the module. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom 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. 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 in until it may cause damage to ...
...to the slot and the module. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom 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. 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 in until it may cause damage to ...
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... (page 120) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 121) ❑ Handling the Built-in Camera (page 122) ❑ Handling Discs (page 123) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 124) ❑ Handling "Memory Stick" (page 125) ❑ Handling the Built-in this section may not be available on your...
... (page 120) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 121) ❑ Handling the Built-in Camera (page 122) ❑ Handling Discs (page 123) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 124) ❑ Handling "Memory Stick" (page 125) ❑ Handling the Built-in this section may not be available on your...
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.... ❑ Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack. ❑ Do not expose the battery pack to any Sony battery pack. ❑ Keep the battery pack away from the computer to prevent damage to use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your VAIO computer. ❑ The disassembly, alteration of, or tampering of...
.... ❑ Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack. ❑ Do not expose the battery pack to any Sony battery pack. ❑ Keep the battery pack away from the computer to prevent damage to use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your VAIO computer. ❑ The disassembly, alteration of, or tampering of...
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...your computer. If this occurs, move the computer a suitable distance away from a cold location to a warm one hour before operating it , and remove the battery pack. In such a case, allow at least one , moisture may cause interference to : ❑ Heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts ...Do not place your computer in a location subject to radio or TV reception. To find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Precautions > Handling Your Computer n 118 N Handling Your Computer ❑ If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto your...
...your computer. If this occurs, move the computer a suitable distance away from a cold location to a warm one hour before operating it , and remove the battery pack. In such a case, allow at least one , moisture may cause interference to : ❑ Heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts ...Do not place your computer in a location subject to radio or TV reception. To find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Precautions > Handling Your Computer n 118 N Handling Your Computer ❑ If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto your...
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...Update / Security (page 135) ❑ Recovery (page 136) ❑ Battery Pack (page 139) ❑ Built-in Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). If the problems still cannot be available on your VAIO computer. Troubleshooting > n 127 N Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve ...your problems, use the VAIO Care. If these suggestions fail to solve...
...Update / Security (page 135) ❑ Recovery (page 136) ❑ Battery Pack (page 139) ❑ Built-in Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). If the problems still cannot be available on your VAIO computer. Troubleshooting > n 127 N Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve ...your problems, use the VAIO Care. If these suggestions fail to solve...
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... for at least one hour. ❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer. Troubleshooting > Computer Operations n 129 N Computer Operations What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. See the manual that you are using...(UPS), make sure it is turned on . Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is...
... for at least one hour. ❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer. Troubleshooting > Computer Operations n 129 N Computer Operations What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. See the manual that you are using...(UPS), make sure it is turned on . Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is...
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... your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the computer. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. What should I do if the charge indicator light is not compatible. If the Windows Security window appears... is blinking fast and my computer does not start? ❑ This problem could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly. For details, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Troubleshooting > Computer Operations n 132 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode...
... your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the computer. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. What should I do if the charge indicator light is not compatible. If the Windows Security window appears... is blinking fast and my computer does not start? ❑ This problem could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly. For details, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Troubleshooting > Computer Operations n 132 N Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode...
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... or , key to select Boot. 4 Press the M or m key to select your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on battery power, the CPU clock frequency is reduced for power conserving purposes, which you need to change the boot device. This is running... on your computer is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Turn on battery power? Troubleshooting > Computer Operations n 134 N How can use one of the BIOS functions to change the boot device order? While your computer...
... or , key to select Boot. 4 Press the M or m key to select your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on battery power, the CPU clock frequency is reduced for power conserving purposes, which you need to change the boot device. This is running... on your computer is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Turn on battery power? Troubleshooting > Computer Operations n 134 N How can use one of the BIOS functions to change the boot device order? While your computer...
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... blink. ❑ You have not used the battery pack for more information. Troubleshooting > Battery Pack n 139 N Battery Pack How do I be warm while it is powering your computer is connected to an AC outlet with the Battery function on the VAIO Control Center. You can check the battery charge capacity with the AC adapter, it uses...
... blink. ❑ You have not used the battery pack for more information. Troubleshooting > Battery Pack n 139 N Battery Pack How do I be warm while it is powering your computer is connected to an AC outlet with the Battery function on the VAIO Control Center. You can check the battery charge capacity with the AC adapter, it uses...