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...Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 19 Connecting a Power Source 20 Using the Battery Pack 22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Using the Power Saving Modes 29 Updating Your Computer 31 Using Your VAIO Computer 32 Using the Keyboard 33 Using the Touch Pad 35 Using the ... External Microphone 94 Connecting a USB Device 95 Connecting an i.LINK Device 97 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 99 Setting the Password 100 Using Intel® VT 111 Using the VAIO Control Center 112 Using the VAIO Power Management 113 Configuring Your Modem 114 Protecting the Hard Disk 115 Upgrading Your...
...Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 19 Connecting a Power Source 20 Using the Battery Pack 22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Using the Power Saving Modes 29 Updating Your Computer 31 Using Your VAIO Computer 32 Using the Keyboard 33 Using the Touch Pad 35 Using the ... External Microphone 94 Connecting a USB Device 95 Connecting an i.LINK Device 97 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 99 Setting the Password 100 Using Intel® VT 111 Using the VAIO Control Center 112 Using the VAIO Power Management 113 Configuring Your Modem 114 Protecting the Hard Disk 115 Upgrading Your...
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... Handling the LCD Screen 132 Using the Power Source 133 Handling the Built-in Camera 134 Handling Discs 135 Using the Battery Pack 136 Handling "Memory Stick 137 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 138 Using Fingerprint Authentication 139 Troubleshooting 140 Computer 142 System... Security 151 Battery 152 Built-in Camera 154 Internet 156 Networking 158 Bluetooth Technology 161 Optical Discs 165 Display 169 Printing 173 Microphone 174 ...
... Handling the LCD Screen 132 Using the Power Source 133 Handling the Built-in Camera 134 Handling Discs 135 Using the Battery Pack 136 Handling "Memory Stick 137 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 138 Using Fingerprint Authentication 139 Troubleshooting 140 Computer 142 System... Security 151 Battery 152 Built-in Camera 154 Internet 156 Networking 158 Bluetooth Technology 161 Optical Discs 165 Display 169 Printing 173 Microphone 174 ...
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...order to find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO PC. You can find the nearest location. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your ...www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the Sony online support web site. Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you may call...
...order to find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO PC. You can find the nearest location. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your ...www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the Sony online support web site. Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you may call...
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... manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 29) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 31...
... manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 29) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 31...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back A Battery connector (page 22) n 14 N
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back A Battery connector (page 22) n 14 N
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... Indicator Lights n 19 N About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates while one or more information. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Media Access Built...Press the Num Lk key to type letters in progress. Press the key a second time to the built-in use . Illuminates while the battery pack is not in storage device or the optical disc drive is unlit. Illuminates while data access to turn it off . The numeric keypad...
... Indicator Lights n 19 N About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates while one or more information. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Media Access Built...Press the Num Lk key to type letters in progress. Press the key a second time to the built-in use . Illuminates while the battery pack is not in storage device or the optical disc drive is unlit. Illuminates while data access to turn it off . The numeric keypad...
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... the AC outlet. ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer. To use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC adapter (3) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the DC...
... the AC outlet. ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer. To use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC adapter (3) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the DC...
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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. n 22 N 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.
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. n 22 N 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.
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 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 23 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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...it away from the computer. ! Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 24 N To remove the battery pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack 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...
...it away from the computer. ! Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 24 N To remove the battery pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack 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...
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...of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! The charge indicator light is on while the battery pack is charging. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is running out of delivery.... When the battery pack charges close to a power source with the AC adapter. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your first battery charge. Charge the battery pack as described in...
...of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! The charge indicator light is on while the battery pack is charging. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is running out of delivery.... When the battery pack charges close to a power source with the AC adapter. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your first battery charge. Charge the battery pack as described in...
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... computer is directly connected to charge while you are in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life becomes short. You can be recharged any time. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using the computer. To avoid... frequently. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your computer while it is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can extend the life of your battery pack if you enable the battery care function of the Battery Charge Functions with the VAIO Control Center.
... computer is directly connected to charge while you are in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life becomes short. You can be recharged any time. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using the computer. To avoid... frequently. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your computer while it is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can extend the life of your battery pack if you enable the battery care function of the Battery Charge Functions with the VAIO Control Center.
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See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 113) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 27 N Extending Your Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the Power...
See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 113) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 27 N Extending Your Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the Power...
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... while your computer is in this mode. In addition to the normal operating mode, your computer has two distinct power saving modes to conserve battery life. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. However, Sleep mode uses more power than out of Hibernate mode. ...Even when the battery pack runs out of power, no data will lose all unsaved data. Getting Started > Using the Power Saving Modes n 29 N Using the Power...
... while your computer is in this mode. In addition to the normal operating mode, your computer has two distinct power saving modes to conserve battery life. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. However, Sleep mode uses more power than out of Hibernate mode. ...Even when the battery pack runs out of power, no data will lose all unsaved data. Getting Started > Using the Power Saving Modes n 29 N Using the Power...
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... n 78 N Attaching Your Computer to the AC adapter (2) into an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable connected to the Docking Station ! Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer to the docking station. To attach your computer to the docking station !
... n 78 N Attaching Your Computer to the AC adapter (2) into an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable connected to the Docking Station ! Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer to the docking station. To attach your computer to the docking station !
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... operations. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station n 81 N Disconnecting Your Computer from the docking station while the IN USE indicator light is lit. When the battery pack is running out of power, disconnecting your computer from the docking station may result in use before disconnection. Make sure that no devices connected...
... operations. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station n 81 N Disconnecting Your Computer from the docking station while the IN USE indicator light is lit. When the battery pack is running out of power, disconnecting your computer from the docking station may result in use before disconnection. Make sure that no devices connected...
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...consumption. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on the right of your computer and longer battery life. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. Change the settings for each item. 4 Click OK. ✍ You can enhance the Windows ... Power Plan When you start the computer, a power status icon appears on AC or battery power to the Windows Power Options. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 113 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on the taskbar....
...consumption. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on the right of your computer and longer battery life. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. Change the settings for each item. 4 Click OK. ✍ You can enhance the Windows ... Power Plan When you start the computer, a power status icon appears on AC or battery power to the Windows Power Options. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 113 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on the taskbar....
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...static 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 any cover or panel from the computer. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. ... damage to your system. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. Ground yourself by installing optional memory modules. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 117 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, ...
...static 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 any cover or panel from the computer. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. ... damage to your system. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. Ground yourself by installing optional memory modules. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 117 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 119 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 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.
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 119 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 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. Do not force the memory module into the slot in the open slot. Do not touch any other components on the motherboard. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory 9 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it may cause damage to insert... the connector edge of the computer. 12 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the module with the small projection in a wrong orientation, as it clicks into place.
... module. Do not force the memory module into the slot in the open slot. Do not touch any other components on the motherboard. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory 9 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it may cause damage to insert... the connector edge of the computer. 12 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the module with the small projection in a wrong orientation, as it clicks into place.