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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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n4 N Precautions ...119 Handling the LCD Screen ...120 Using the Power Source ...121 Handling Your Computer ...122 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...124 Handling Floppy Disks ...125 Handling Discs ...126 Using the Battery Pack ...127 Using Headphones ...129 Handling the Memory Stick ...130 Handling the Hard Disk ...131 Updating Your Computer ...132 Troubleshooting ...133 Computer ...135 System Security ...141 Battery...142 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...144 Internet ...147 Networking ...149 Bluetooth Technology ...152 Optical Discs ...157 Display ...161 Printing ...165 Microphone ...166
n4 N Precautions ...119 Handling the LCD Screen ...120 Using the Power Source ...121 Handling Your Computer ...122 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...124 Handling Floppy Disks ...125 Handling Discs ...126 Using the Battery Pack ...127 Using Headphones ...129 Handling the Memory Stick ...130 Handling the Hard Disk ...131 Updating Your Computer ...132 Troubleshooting ...133 Computer ...135 System Security ...141 Battery...142 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...144 Internet ...147 Networking ...149 Bluetooth Technology ...152 Optical Discs ...157 Display ...161 Printing ...165 Microphone ...166
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... 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) 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 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) 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.
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Back A Modem port (page 62) B Battery connector (page 22) C Air vent D Security slot n 16 N Getting Started
Back A Modem port (page 62) B Battery connector (page 22) C Air vent D Security slot n 16 N Getting Started
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... is turned on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when this indicator is lit. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Illuminates while the drive is unlit. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when... when the indicator is reading or writing data. Letters appear in uppercase. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is charging. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Press the Num Lk key to turn it off when the computer is not in MOTION EYE camera is lit. Press the...
... is turned on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when this indicator is lit. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Illuminates while the drive is unlit. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when... when the indicator is reading or writing data. Letters appear in uppercase. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is charging. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Press the Num Lk key to turn it off when the computer is not in MOTION EYE camera is lit. Press the...
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... resuming. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer. See Using Hibernate Mode...
... resuming. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer. See Using Hibernate Mode...
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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. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. n 22 N Getting Started
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. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. n 22 N Getting Started
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n 23 N Getting Started 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.
n 23 N Getting Started 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 24 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and 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. ✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. !
This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. n 24 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and 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. ✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. !
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... is not fully charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is charging. Charge indicator status Lit in orange Blinks along with the ...the charge indicator turns off. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is running out of delivery. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter ...
... is not fully charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is charging. Charge indicator status Lit in orange Blinks along with the ...the charge indicator turns off. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is running out of delivery. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter ...
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...AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Your computer is impossible. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. If the battery pack wears out when the ... mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. n 26 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power. ...
...AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Your computer is impossible. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. If the battery pack wears out when the ... mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. n 26 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power. ...
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...replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. To make the battery life longer, enable the battery care function. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge ...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. n 27 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can select the battery charging method for your battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery...
...replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. To make the battery life longer, enable the battery care function. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge ...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. n 27 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can select the battery charging method for your battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery...
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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 the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. n 28 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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 the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. n 28 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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... the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 105 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...below 10%, you to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To save power while not working, you select. ! When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you should be aware ...
... the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 105 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...below 10%, you to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To save power while not working, you select. ! When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you should be aware ...
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... do not intend to use your computer for a long period of time while it off. If you will lose all unsaved data. n 106 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn it.... Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is in Sleep mode, you should save your computer is impossible. If the battery runs down while your data frequently. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! Sleep mode uses more power than out of...
... do not intend to use your computer for a long period of time while it off. If you will lose all unsaved data. n 106 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn it.... Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is in Sleep mode, you should save your computer is impossible. If the battery runs down while your data frequently. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! Sleep mode uses more power than out of...
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... turn off automatically. If you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. To modify this, you open the LCD screen lid. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 104). n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑...; Press the power button on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan. 3 Change the time to Normal mode when you can use VAIO Control Center to configure...
... turn off automatically. If you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. To modify this, you open the LCD screen lid. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 104). n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑...; Press the power button on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan. 3 Change the time to Normal mode when you can use VAIO Control Center to configure...
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Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! The power indicator light is unlit in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. ... computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer is turned off . Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to be lost. 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. ! The power indicator light is unlit in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. ... computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer is turned off . Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to be lost. 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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... To return to its normal state. ! If you open the LCD screen lid. You can use VAIO Control Center to configure your computer to return to Normal mode when you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds, your ...computer will be lost if you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. This power resuming preference will turn off automatically. ✍ It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Sleep...
... To return to its normal state. ! If you open the LCD screen lid. You can use VAIO Control Center to configure your computer to return to Normal mode when you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds, your ...computer will be lost if you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. This power resuming preference will turn off automatically. ✍ It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Sleep...
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...window. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on AC or battery power to the Windows Power Options Properties. See the help file included with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you need to ensure better operation of power source you start the... can enhance the Windows power management functions to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your computer and longer battery life. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for each item. 4 Click OK. Change the Sleep mode and display settings ...
...window. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on AC or battery power to the Windows Power Options Properties. See the help file included with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you need to ensure better operation of power source you start the... can enhance the Windows power management functions to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your computer and longer battery life. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for each item. 4 Click OK. Change the Sleep mode and display settings ...
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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 telecommunication links, networks, or modems before adding or removing memory modules. ❑ Be careful when... of memory modules may cause damage to your computer, you can damage memory modules and other components. n 113 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your system. Failure to do not handle materials that are...
...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 telecommunication links, networks, or modems before adding or removing memory modules. ❑ Be careful when... of memory modules may cause damage to your computer, you can damage memory modules and other components. n 113 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your system. Failure to do not handle materials that are...