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...11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 19 Connecting a Power Source 20 Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using Special-function Buttons 33 Using the... 99 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 101 Connecting an External Microphone 104 Connecting a USB Device 105 Connecting an i.LINK Device 107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 109 Setting the Password 110 Using the VAIO Control Center 117 Using the Power Saving Modes 118 Using the...
...11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 19 Connecting a Power Source 20 Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using Special-function Buttons 33 Using the... 99 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 101 Connecting an External Microphone 104 Connecting a USB Device 105 Connecting an i.LINK Device 107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 109 Setting the Password 110 Using the VAIO Control Center 117 Using the Power Saving Modes 118 Using the...
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...Screen 133 Using the Power Source 134 Handling Your Computer 135 Handling the Built-in Camera 138 Handling Discs 139 Using the Battery Pack 140 Using Headphones 142 Handling the Memory Stick 143 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 144 Using Fingerprint Authentication 145 ...Troubleshooting 146 Computer 148 System Security 156 Battery 157 Built-in Camera 159 Networking 161 Bluetooth Technology 164 Optical Discs 168 Display 172 Printing 176 Microphone 177 Speakers 178 Touch...
...Screen 133 Using the Power Source 134 Handling Your Computer 135 Handling the Built-in Camera 138 Handling Discs 139 Using the Battery Pack 140 Using Headphones 142 Handling the Memory Stick 143 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 144 Using Fingerprint Authentication 145 ...Troubleshooting 146 Computer 148 System Security 156 Battery 157 Built-in Camera 159 Networking 161 Bluetooth Technology 164 Optical Discs 168 Display 172 Printing 176 Microphone 177 Speakers 178 Touch...
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...In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you might need. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at our site, you do not find the contact numbers ...on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. You can find the information you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the ...
...In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you might need. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at our site, you do not find the contact numbers ...on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. You can find the information you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the ...
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...Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 29) Be sure to get started using your... VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your system. Upon completion, connect ...
...Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 29) Be sure to get started using your... VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your system. Upon completion, connect ...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back A Battery connector (page 21) n 15 N
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back A Battery connector (page 21) n 15 N
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... media is not in Hibernate mode. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is reading or writing data. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built...
... media is not in Hibernate mode. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is reading or writing data. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built...
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... your computer. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 121). Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer for your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one...
... your computer. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 121). Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer for your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one...
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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 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 21 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 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 21 N
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 22 N 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.
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 22 N 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 operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. n 23 N 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack 4 Push the battery pack down into place.
This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. n 23 N 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack 4 Push the battery pack down into place.
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... with the green power indicator Blinks along with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 24 N Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the AC adapter. The...
... with the green power indicator Blinks along with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 24 N Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the AC adapter. The...
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... frequently. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your computer is impossible. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should save your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of...avoid loss of data when using the computer. When your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life is short. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power. ...
... frequently. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your computer is impossible. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should save your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of...avoid loss of data when using the computer. When your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life is short. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power. ...
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...the current battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions. To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper. To check the battery charge ... the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N Using the Battery Charge Functions You can conserve your battery life just by ...
...the current battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions. To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper. To check the battery charge ... the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N Using the Battery Charge Functions You can conserve your battery life just by ...
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... 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 and not connected to the AC... adapter or 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. ...
... 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 and not connected to the AC... adapter or 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. ...
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To insert batteries 1 Turn the remote commander over. 2 Slightly push down the dented area (1), slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow, and remove the cover. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TV Function n 55 N Before you use the remote commander Before using the remote commander, you need to insert the supplied AA manganese batteries to enable communication between the computer and the remote commander.
To insert batteries 1 Turn the remote commander over. 2 Slightly push down the dented area (1), slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow, and remove the cover. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TV Function n 55 N Before you use the remote commander Before using the remote commander, you need to insert the supplied AA manganese batteries to enable communication between the computer and the remote commander.
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TV Function 3 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into place. ✍ If the remote commander does not operate properly, you may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. n 56 N 4 Put the battery cover back on the remote commander and slide it in the reverse direction of time, remove the batteries to replace the batteries. When the remote commander is not going to be used for an extended period of the arrow illustrated above until the cover clicks into the remote commander.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TV Function 3 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into place. ✍ If the remote commander does not operate properly, you may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. n 56 N 4 Put the battery cover back on the remote commander and slide it in the reverse direction of time, remove the batteries to replace the batteries. When the remote commander is not going to be used for an extended period of the arrow illustrated above until the cover clicks into the remote commander.
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...either connect the AC adapter to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. When using battery power, you select. ! In addition to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. Using Normal... Mode This is the normal state of the power management settings to conserve battery life. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 118 N Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the computer ...
...either connect the AC adapter to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. When using battery power, you select. ! In addition to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. Using Normal... Mode This is the normal state of the power management settings to conserve battery life. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 118 N Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the computer ...
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When your computer is in storage device(s) and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. If the battery runs out of power while your computer is in this mode. ! If you press and hold the power button for a long period of Hibernate mode. ... cannot insert a disc. Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ Alternatively, you can press the sleep button on your data frequently. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 119 N Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the built-in Sleep mode, you...
When your computer is in storage device(s) and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. If the battery runs out of power while your computer is in this mode. ! If you press and hold the power button for a long period of Hibernate mode. ... cannot insert a disc. Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ Alternatively, you can press the sleep button on your data frequently. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 119 N Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the built-in Sleep mode, you...
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Even when the battery runs out of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer before its power indicator light turns off . To activate Hibernate mode ... computer enters Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to be lost. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 121 N Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the built-in this...
Even when the battery runs out of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer before its power indicator light turns off . To activate Hibernate mode ... computer enters Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to be lost. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 121 N Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the built-in this...
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... in the Power Options window. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on AC or battery power to step 3. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 123 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operation of power...
... in the Power Options window. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on AC or battery power to step 3. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 123 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operation of power...