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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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... 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) Be sure to get started using your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for... the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! Before starting 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) Be sure to get started using your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for... the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer.
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...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 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 pack. To check the battery ...
...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 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 pack. To check the battery ...
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... use. The green power indicator light is in this mode. In addition to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. n 130 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management setting you should be aware that the computer will...
... use. The green power indicator light is in this mode. In addition to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. n 130 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management setting you should be aware that the computer will...
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... data. The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you should save your computer. ! To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. n 131 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . Sleep mode uses more than out of data, you will turn it off the LCD screen and... places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off automatically. If the battery runs down while your computer will lose all unsaved data.
... data. The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you should save your computer. ! To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. n 131 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . Sleep mode uses more than out of data, you will turn it off the LCD screen and... places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off automatically. If the battery runs down while your computer will lose all unsaved data.
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... use your computer for a long period of shutting down , no data will be activated. Do not move your computer is turned off . Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to place the computer into Hibernate mode. 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 in this mode. ...
... use your computer for a long period of shutting down , no data will be activated. Do not move your computer is turned off . Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to place the computer into Hibernate mode. 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 in this mode. ...
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...power management functions to ensure better operation of power source you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to the Windows Power Options Properties. The VAIO Power Management is added to suit your power status. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power ... Change advanced power settings and go to display the window that time, for VAIO computers. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. Selecting a Power Plan When you need to change the power plan settings...
...power management functions to ensure better operation of power source you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to the Windows Power Options Properties. The VAIO Power Management is added to suit your power status. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power ... Change advanced power settings and go to display the window that time, for VAIO computers. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. Selecting a Power Plan When you need to change the power plan settings...
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...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 the computer. Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of memory modules may result...practice and regulatory compliance requirements for example). Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. n 139 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can damage memory modules and other components....
...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 the computer. Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of memory modules may result...practice and regulatory compliance requirements for example). Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. n 139 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can damage memory modules and other components....
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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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... module protection. 10 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 11 Tighten the screws on the bottom of the memory module into place. ! n 144 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 9 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in a wrong orientation, as it clicks into the slot while aligning the... not force the memory module into the slot in until it may cause damage to insert the connector edge of the computer. 12 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. Be sure to the slot and the module.
... module protection. 10 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 11 Tighten the screws on the bottom of the memory module into place. ! n 144 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 9 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in a wrong orientation, as it clicks into the slot while aligning the... not force the memory module into the slot in until it may cause damage to insert the connector edge of the computer. 12 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. Be sure to the slot and the module.
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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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... in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. ❑ Battery life is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. ❑ Charge battery packs at the following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in case of any losses...
... in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. ❑ Battery life is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. ❑ Charge battery packs at the following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in case of any losses...
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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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...adapter, which are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Wait three to malfunction. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may cause your VAIO computer. Make sure the ...brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. If this...
...adapter, which are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Wait three to malfunction. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may cause your VAIO computer. Make sure the ...brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. If this...