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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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... memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it a second time to change how you scroll the display. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. When the indicator is unlit, the optical disc media is not in uppercase. Press the Caps Lock key to turn it off...the key a second time to type letters in use . Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is reading or writing data. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 26) for more information. Press it off or in use. Illuminates while the drive is unlit. The Scr Lk key functions differently ...
... memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it a second time to change how you scroll the display. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. When the indicator is unlit, the optical disc media is not in uppercase. Press the Caps Lock key to turn it off...the key a second time to type letters in use . Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is reading or writing data. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 26) for more information. Press it off or in use. Illuminates while the drive is unlit. The Scr Lk key functions differently ...
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... AC Adapter ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer. If you do not intend to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. This power saving mode saves the time of shutting down and resuming. See Using...
... AC Adapter ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer. If you do not intend to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. This power saving mode saves the time of shutting down and resuming. See Using...
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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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This computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. n 25 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and push the battery pack down into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. !
This computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. n 25 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and push the battery pack down into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. !
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... power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your first battery charge. To select your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 28). Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of delivery.... To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the ...
... power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your first battery charge. To select your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 28). Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of delivery.... To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the ...
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... out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you are in your computer while it is directly connected to AC ...power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. n 27 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or...
... out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you are in your computer while it is directly connected to AC ...power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. n 27 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or...
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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 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 right pane. 4 Click Advanced. 5 Select the desired maximum...
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 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 right pane. 4 Click Advanced. 5 Select the desired maximum...
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n 29 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! 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 in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. 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 on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode.
n 29 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! 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 in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. 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 on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode.
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Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer while it is attached to the docking station. Do not move your computer to the docking station. This may detach ...
Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer while it is attached to the docking station. Do not move your computer to the docking station. This may detach ...
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.... Use of the computer while on the docking station may result in loss of unsaved data or a failure of power, disconnecting your computer. When the battery pack is running out of the computer. Once you have completed the steps in use before disconnection. Be sure to take your computer from the...
.... Use of the computer while on the docking station may result in loss of unsaved data or a failure of power, disconnecting your computer. When the battery pack is running out of the computer. Once you have completed the steps in use before disconnection. Be sure to take your computer from the...
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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 should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the power management settings...
...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 should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the power management settings...
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...four seconds, your computer for more power than out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! You will turn it is impossible. If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you... it off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off automatically. n 131 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . Your computer comes out of Hibernate mode. If you press and hold the power button for a...
...four seconds, your computer for more power than out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! You will turn it is impossible. If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you... it off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off automatically. n 131 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . Your computer comes out of Hibernate mode. If you press and hold the power button for a...
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... is in this mode. ✍ If you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to be lost. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. The power indicator light is unlit in Hibernate mode, you the time of shutting down , no data will be activated. This... Sleep mode. ! Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to place the computer into Hibernate mode. The computer enters 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 turned off .
... is in this mode. ✍ If you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to be lost. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. The power indicator light is unlit in Hibernate mode, you the time of shutting down , no data will be activated. This... Sleep mode. ! Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to place the computer into Hibernate mode. The computer enters 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 turned off .
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... status icon on the taskbar. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers. Click this software application, you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to step 3. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as...
... status icon on the taskbar. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers. Click this software application, you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to step 3. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as...
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...on a flat surface before you can damage memory modules and other components. Ground yourself by installing optional memory modules. n 139 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you remove any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before...changing memory. If a memory module is not available, do so may cause damage to your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from the computer. If such a station is not detected by the computer or...
...on a flat surface before you can damage memory modules and other components. Ground yourself by installing optional memory modules. n 139 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you remove any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before...changing memory. If a memory module is not available, do so may cause damage to your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from the computer. If such a station is not detected by the computer or...