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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...
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...Computer...125 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...127 On Handling Floppy Disks ...128 On Handling Discs ...129 On Using the Battery Pack...130 On Using Headphones...132 On Handling Memory Stick Media...133 On Handling the Hard Disk ...134 On Updating Your Computer ...135... Troubleshooting ...136 Computer ...138 System Security ...146 Battery...147 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...149 Internet ...152 Networking ...154 Bluetooth Technology ...157 Optical Discs ...161 Display ...165 Printing ...170 Microphone ...
...Computer...125 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...127 On Handling Floppy Disks ...128 On Handling Discs ...129 On Using the Battery Pack...130 On Using Headphones...132 On Handling Memory Stick Media...133 On Handling the Hard Disk ...134 On Updating Your Computer ...135... Troubleshooting ...136 Computer ...138 System Security ...146 Battery...147 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...149 Internet ...152 Networking ...154 Bluetooth Technology ...157 Optical Discs ...161 Display ...165 Printing ...170 Microphone ...
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Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do ... 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)
Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do ... 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)
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... indicator (page 20) G Scroll lock indicator (page 20) H Power button I Keyboard (page 30) J Touch pad (page 31) K Fingerprint sensor* (page 97) L Power indicator (page 20) M Battery indicator (page 20) N Hard disk drive indicator (page 20) O Memory Stick indicator (page 20) P SD memory card indicator (page 20) Q WIRELESS (Wireless LAN/Bluetooth functionality...
... indicator (page 20) G Scroll lock indicator (page 20) H Power button I Keyboard (page 30) J Touch pad (page 31) K Fingerprint sensor* (page 97) L Power indicator (page 20) M Battery indicator (page 20) N Hard disk drive indicator (page 20) O Memory Stick indicator (page 20) P SD memory card indicator (page 20) Q WIRELESS (Wireless LAN/Bluetooth functionality...
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Back A DC IN port (page 22) B Battery connector C Air vent D Modem port (page 58) n 18 N Getting Started
Back A DC IN port (page 22) B Battery connector C Air vent D Modem port (page 58) n 18 N Getting Started
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... (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off , the memory card is read from or written to change how you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is on the program you scroll the display. Illuminates when data is not being used . ... in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is not being used . Press the key a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Illuminates while the built-in use. Normal scrolling ...
... (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off , the memory card is read from or written to change how you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is on the program you scroll the display. Illuminates when data is not being used . ... in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is not being used . Press the key a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Illuminates while the built-in use. Normal scrolling ...
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... mode saves the time of time, place the computer into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a long period of shutting down and resuming. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use your computer completely from AC power, unplug...
... mode saves the time of time, place the computer into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a long period of shutting down and resuming. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use your computer completely from AC power, unplug...
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... the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with genuine Sony batteries. This computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into the battery compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery...
... the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with genuine Sony batteries. This computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into the battery compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery...
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...blinks Off Meaning The computer is using AC power. ! The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of power. The battery pack is using battery power. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the maximum charge ...The computer is charging. To select your first battery charge. When the battery pack charges close to the computer. Charge the battery pack as the battery pack charges). n 24 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the battery care function, the battery indicator turns off.
...blinks Off Meaning The computer is using AC power. ! The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of power. The battery pack is using battery power. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the maximum charge ...The computer is charging. To select your first battery charge. When the battery pack charges close to the computer. Charge the battery pack as the battery pack charges). n 24 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the battery care function, the battery indicator turns off.
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...source. Going back to the previous work state is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is impossible. When battery life is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer is...you will lose all unsaved data. n 25 N Getting Started ✍ When the battery pack is running out of power, both the battery and power indicator lights start blinking. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently...
...source. Going back to the previous work state is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is impossible. When battery life is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer is...you will lose all unsaved data. n 25 N Getting Started ✍ When the battery pack is running out of power, both the battery and power indicator lights start blinking. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently...
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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.
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n 27 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mode. 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) and slide the battery pack away from the computer.
n 27 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mode. 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) and slide the battery pack away from the computer.
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...the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. For example, if you have a disc with data that you burned with your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the... a disc. ❑ Do not 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 use memory-resident utility software while writing data...
...the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. For example, if you have a disc with data that you burned with your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the... a disc. ❑ Do not 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 use memory-resident utility software while writing data...
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..., 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 screen or the... hard disk drive. If the battery level falls below 10%, you to conserve battery life. The green power indicator light is in this mode...
..., 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 screen or the... hard disk drive. If the battery level falls below 10%, you to conserve battery life. The green power indicator light is in this mode...
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To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your data frequently. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. Going back to use your computer is disconnected from AC power, ... in Sleep mode, you should save your computer is impossible. Sleep mode uses more power than out of data, you cannot insert a disc. If the battery runs down while your computer for a long period of time while it off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into...
To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your data frequently. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. Going back to use your computer is disconnected from AC power, ... in Sleep mode, you should save your computer is impossible. Sleep mode uses more power than out of data, you cannot insert a disc. If the battery runs down while your computer for a long period of time while it off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into...
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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 before its power indicator ..., you do not intend to be lost. Do not move your computer is in this mode. ✍ If you cannot insert a disc. Even when the battery runs down and resuming.
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 before its power indicator ..., you do not intend to be lost. Do not move your computer is in this mode. ✍ If you cannot insert a disc. Even when the battery runs down and resuming.
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.... The VAIO Power Management functionality is a software application developed exclusively for power consumption. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your computer and longer battery life. To change the advanced settings, click ...Change advanced power settings and go to ensure better operation of power source you are using at that shows your power status. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. See...
.... The VAIO Power Management functionality is a software application developed exclusively for power consumption. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your computer and longer battery life. To change the advanced settings, click ...Change advanced power settings and go to ensure better operation of power source you are using at that shows your power status. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. See...
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...Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer 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 ...This damage may void your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage memory modules and other components. n 114 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Improper installation of memory, remove the memory module from ESD. ...
...Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer 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 ...This damage may void your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage memory modules and other components. n 114 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Improper installation of memory, remove the memory module from ESD. ...
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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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Do not install the screw (1) in step 4 into other screw holes, as doing so may cause damage to your computer because the length of the screw (1) is longer than that of other screws (2). 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the bottom of the computer. ! n 120 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screws on the computer.
Do not install the screw (1) in step 4 into other screw holes, as doing so may cause damage to your computer because the length of the screw (1) is longer than that of other screws (2). 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the bottom of the computer. ! n 120 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screws on the computer.