User Guide
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... ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in...
... ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in...
User Guide
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... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 22) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) 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 computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer.
... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 22) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) 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 computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer.
User Guide
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n 26 N Getting Started Using the Battery Care Function You can select your desired maximum charge level with the battery care function to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box. 4 Select the desired maximum charge level. 5 Click OK. To use the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation.
n 26 N Getting Started Using the Battery Care Function You can select your desired maximum charge level with the battery care function to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box. 4 Select the desired maximum charge level. 5 Click OK. To use the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation.
User Guide
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...burn discs, make sure you exit and close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-...disc with data that you use the same disc burning software to add data to a used disc. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you burned with the Roxio Easy Media Creator software...
...burn discs, make sure you exit and close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-...disc with data that you use the same disc burning software to add data to a used disc. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you burned with the Roxio Easy Media Creator software...
User Guide
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... falls below 10%, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you can take advantage of the computer when it is in this mode. To save power ... the normal operating mode, which allows 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 106 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD...
... falls below 10%, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you can take advantage of the computer when it is in this mode. To save power ... the normal operating mode, which allows 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 106 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD...
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n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . Your computer comes out of time while it is in Sleep mode, you do not intend to use your data frequently. If the battery runs down while your computer is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into Hibernate mode or...
n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . Your computer comes out of time while it is in Sleep mode, you do not intend to use your data frequently. If the battery runs down while your computer is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into Hibernate mode or...
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Even when the battery runs down and resuming. This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down , no data will be activated. The computer enters Hibernate mode. ... Fn+F12 keys. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to use your computer before its power indicator light turns off. n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer is in this mode...
Even when the battery runs down and resuming. This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down , no data will be activated. The computer enters Hibernate mode. ... Fn+F12 keys. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to use your computer before its power indicator light turns off. n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer is in this mode...
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... plan. Selecting a Power Plan When you are using at that shows your computer and longer battery life. The VAIO Power Management functionality is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to suit your...your desired power plan in the Power Options window. n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power schemes for running on AC or battery power to step 3. This icon indicates what kind of your power status. Otherwise...
... plan. Selecting a Power Plan When you are using at that shows your computer and longer battery life. The VAIO Power Management functionality is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to suit your...your desired power plan in the Power Options window. n 111 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power schemes for running on AC or battery power to step 3. This icon indicates what kind of your power status. Otherwise...
User Guide
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...work in personal injury or equipment damage. ❑ ESD can damage electronic components. Improper installation of delivery, it from its power source (that is, battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you remove any cover or panel from the computer. Before touching a ...is not detected by maintaining contact with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for increasing the amount of your system. n 114 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory.
...work in personal injury or equipment damage. ❑ ESD can damage electronic components. Improper installation of delivery, it from its power source (that is, battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you remove any cover or panel from the computer. Before touching a ...is not detected by maintaining contact with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for increasing the amount of your system. n 114 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory.
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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 until the computer cools down. n 116 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 until the computer cools down. n 116 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer
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n 120 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screws on the bottom of other screw holes, as doing so may cause damage to your computer because the length of the screw (1) is longer than that of the computer. ! Do not install the screw (1) in step 4 into other screws (2). 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer.
n 120 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screws on the bottom of other screw holes, as doing so may cause damage to your computer because the length of the screw (1) is longer than that of the computer. ! Do not install the screw (1) in step 4 into other screws (2). 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer.
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n 122 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ On Handling the LCD Screen (page 123) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 124) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (... the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 127) ❑ On Handling Floppy Disks (page 128) ❑ On Handling Discs (page 129) ❑ On Using the Battery Pack (page 130) ❑ On Using Headphones (page 132) ❑ On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 133) ❑ On Handling the Hard Disk (page 134...
n 122 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ On Handling the LCD Screen (page 123) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 124) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (... the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 127) ❑ On Handling Floppy Disks (page 128) ❑ On Handling Discs (page 129) ❑ On Using the Battery Pack (page 130) ❑ On Using Headphones (page 132) ❑ On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 133) ❑ On Handling the Hard Disk (page 134...
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... ❑ If you are provided with this user guide or as designated by Sony in writing. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are not using your VAIO computer. ❑ The disassembly, alteration of the product, be sure to 30...use or being charged, heat builds up in case of any Sony battery pack. ❑ While the battery pack is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. ❑ Charge battery packs at the following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for customers in a cold environment. If either of these items...
... ❑ If you are provided with this user guide or as designated by Sony in writing. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are not using your VAIO computer. ❑ The disassembly, alteration of the product, be sure to 30...use or being charged, heat builds up in case of any Sony battery pack. ❑ While the battery pack is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. ❑ Charge battery packs at the following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for customers in a cold environment. If either of these items...
User Guide
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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 138) ❑ System Security (page 146) ❑ Battery (page... Pad (page 174) Many problems have simple solutions. n 136 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 138) ❑ System Security (page 146) ❑ Battery (page... Pad (page 174) Many problems have simple solutions. n 136 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer.
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... sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on. See the manual that you are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is ... three to turn on your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer. n 138 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are using the supplied...
... sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on. See the manual that you are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is ... three to turn on your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer. n 138 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are using the supplied...