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... ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using the Special-function Button ...33 Using the Touch...
... ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using the Special-function Button ...33 Using the Touch...
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... 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. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ ...Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29)
... 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. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ ...Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29)
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... Sony battery pack. To check the battery wear level Follow steps 1 to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed information. If the battery wear level is high, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO...
... Sony battery pack. To check the battery wear level Follow steps 1 to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed information. If the battery wear level is high, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO...
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... to the normal operating mode, which allows 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 lit in use. If .... The green power indicator light is in this mode. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. n 105 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific ...
... to the normal operating mode, which allows 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 lit in use. If .... The green power indicator light is in this mode. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. n 105 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific ...
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... LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. If the battery runs down while your data frequently. To avoid loss of time while it is impossible. n 106 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . If you will lose all unsaved data.
... LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. If the battery runs down while your data frequently. To avoid loss of time while it is impossible. n 106 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . If you will lose all unsaved data.
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...be lost if you open the LCD screen lid. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 104). This power resuming preference will turn off automatically. To change the Sleep mode settings.... n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on...the time to Normal mode when you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. If the computer is not used for more than four seconds, your computer. ! You will enter Sleep...
...be lost if you open the LCD screen lid. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 104). This power resuming preference will turn off automatically. To change the Sleep mode settings.... n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on...the time to Normal mode when you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. If the computer is not used for more than four seconds, your computer. ! You will enter Sleep...
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Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to be lost. The computer ... to the Lock button, and Hibernate to place the computer into Hibernate mode. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. n 108 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 in this mode...
Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to be lost. The computer ... to the Lock button, and Hibernate to place the computer into Hibernate mode. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. n 108 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 in this mode...
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... press and hold the power button for more time to return to Normal mode when you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. You can use VAIO Control Center to configure your computer will be lost if you open the LCD screen lid. This power resuming preference will turn off... automatically. ✍ It takes more than four seconds, your computer to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Sleep mode. n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to its normal state. !
... press and hold the power button for more time to return to Normal mode when you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. You can use VAIO Control Center to configure your computer will be lost if you open the LCD screen lid. This power resuming preference will turn off... automatically. ✍ It takes more than four seconds, your computer to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Sleep mode. n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to its normal state. !
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... software application, you need to suit your power status. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on AC or battery power to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your desired power plan in the Power Options window. Otherwise, click ...Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. Selecting a Power Plan When you are using at that shows your requirements for example, AC power. This icon indicates what...
... software application, you need to suit your power status. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on AC or battery power to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your desired power plan in the Power Options window. Otherwise, click ...Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. Selecting a Power Plan When you are using at that shows your requirements for example, AC power. This icon indicates what...
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...a carpeted area, and do so may cause damage to your computer. Ground yourself by installing optional memory modules. n 113 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic... pages. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. Before you upgrade your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from the computer. This damage may void your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ Only use memory modules that...
...a carpeted area, and do so may cause damage to your computer. Ground yourself by installing optional memory modules. n 113 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic... pages. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. Before you upgrade your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from the computer. This damage may void your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ Only use memory modules that...
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n 115 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 about an hour until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screw (indicated by the arrow below) on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover. 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity.
n 115 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 about an hour until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screw (indicated by the arrow 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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n 117 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging. 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it may ... motherboard. Do not force the memory module into the slot in the open slot. Be sure to the front of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the bottom of your computer.
n 117 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging. 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it may ... motherboard. Do not force the memory module into the slot in the open slot. Be sure to the front of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the bottom of your computer.
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n 119 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 120) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 121) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 122... ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 124) ❑ Handling Floppy Disks (page 125) ❑ Handling Discs (page 126) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 127) ❑ Using Headphones (page 129) ❑ Handling the Memory Stick (page 130) ❑ Handling the Hard Disk (page 131) ❑ ...
n 119 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 120) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 121) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 122... ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 124) ❑ Handling Floppy Disks (page 125) ❑ Handling Discs (page 126) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 127) ❑ Using Headphones (page 129) ❑ Handling the Memory Stick (page 130) ❑ Handling the Hard Disk (page 131) ❑ ...
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... the computer to prevent damage to use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter. This is normal and is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. ❑ Charge battery packs at the following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for a long period of time, remove the battery pack from all sources of , or tampering with...
... the computer to prevent damage to use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter. This is normal and is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. ❑ Charge battery packs at the following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for a long period of time, remove the battery pack from all sources of , or tampering with...
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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 135) ❑ System Security (page 141) ❑ Battery (page... Pad (page 170) Many problems have simple solutions. n 133 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 135) ❑ System Security (page 141) ❑ Battery (page... Pad (page 170) Many problems have simple solutions. n 133 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer.
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...memory modules you may cause your safety, use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are using an external display, make... by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Wait three to malfunction. Reinstall the battery pack,...and the power indicator light is lit. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged. ❑ Make sure the floppy... Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. See the manual that you are adjusted correctly. If...
...memory modules you may cause your safety, use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are using an external display, make... by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Wait three to malfunction. Reinstall the battery pack,...and the power indicator light is lit. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged. ❑ Make sure the floppy... Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. See the manual that you are adjusted correctly. If...