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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 ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Touch Pad ...34 Using the Special-function Button ...35 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 ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Touch Pad ...34 Using the Special-function Button ...35 Using the Touch...
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n4 N Precautions ...121 Handling the LCD Screen ...122 Using the Power Source ...123 Handling Your Computer ...124 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...126 Handling Floppy Disks ...127 Handling Discs ...128 Using the Battery Pack ...129 Using Headphones ...131 Handling the Memory Stick ...132 Handling the Hard Disk ...133 Updating Your Computer ...134 Troubleshooting ...135 Computer ...137 System Security ...143 Battery...144 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...146 Internet ...148 Networking ...150 Bluetooth Technology ...153 Optical Discs ...157 Display ...162 Printing ...166 Microphone ...167
n4 N Precautions ...121 Handling the LCD Screen ...122 Using the Power Source ...123 Handling Your Computer ...124 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...126 Handling Floppy Disks ...127 Handling Discs ...128 Using the Battery Pack ...129 Using Headphones ...131 Handling the Memory Stick ...132 Handling the Hard Disk ...133 Updating Your Computer ...134 Troubleshooting ...135 Computer ...137 System Security ...143 Battery...144 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...146 Internet ...148 Networking ...150 Bluetooth Technology ...153 Optical Discs ...157 Display ...162 Printing ...166 Microphone ...167
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...) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 30) Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with...
...) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 30) Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with...
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Back A Modem port (page 64) B Battery connector (page 22) C Air vent D Security slot n 16 N Getting Started
Back A Modem port (page 64) B Battery connector (page 22) C Air vent D Security slot n 16 N Getting Started
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... when the indicator is turned on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in uppercase. Letters appear in use. Illuminates while the battery pack is lit. Illuminates while data is being read from or written to deactivate the numeric keypad. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock ...the built-in MOTION EYE camera is not in use . When the indicator is unlit, the optical disc media is in use . See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. n 20 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the...
... when the indicator is turned on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in uppercase. Letters appear in use. Illuminates while the battery pack is lit. Illuminates while data is being read from or written to deactivate the numeric keypad. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock ...the built-in MOTION EYE camera is not in use . When the indicator is unlit, the optical disc media is in use . See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. n 20 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the...
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n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for your computer. To use your computer for a long period of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to the ...
n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for your computer. To use your computer for a long period of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to the ...
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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 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.
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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 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 place. 4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until 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 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 place. 4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. !
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...charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is running out of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! n 25 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns... the green power indicator Blinks along with the AC adapter. To select your first battery charge. The battery pack is running out of delivery. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to the maximum charge level you selected with your ...
...charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is running out of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! n 25 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns... the green power indicator Blinks along with the AC adapter. To select your first battery charge. The battery pack is running out of delivery. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to the maximum charge level you selected with your ...
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...computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. To avoid loss of battery. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should save your... computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved ...
...computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. To avoid loss of battery. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should save your... computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved ...
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... 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to 3 in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed information. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to...
... 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to 3 in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed information. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to...
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At the confirmation prompt, click OK. Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. n 28 N Getting Started 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.
At the confirmation prompt, click OK. Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. n 28 N Getting Started 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.
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n 29 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack 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) inward, put your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer.
n 29 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack 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) inward, put your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer.
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...you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you select. ! n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can ...take advantage of the power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power...
...you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you select. ! n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can ...take advantage of the power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power...
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... insert a disc. Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is impossible. If you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs out of power while your computer for a long period of time while it is in this mode. ! To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. n 108... 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...
... insert a disc. Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is impossible. If you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs out of power while your computer for a long period of time while it is in this mode. ! To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. n 108... 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...
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...your computer will enter Sleep mode. To modify this, you can use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer. ! If you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 106). To change the Sleep mode settings. You will be... lost if you press and hold the power button for a certain period of time, it will turn off automatically. n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To ...
...your computer will enter Sleep mode. To modify this, you can use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer. ! If you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 106). To change the Sleep mode settings. You will be... lost if you press and hold the power button for a certain period of time, it will turn off automatically. n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To ...
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... computer before its power indicator light turns off . The computer enters Hibernate mode. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. n 110 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... computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer is turned off . Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to be lost. Even when the battery runs out of power, no data will be activated. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. !
... computer before its power indicator light turns off . The computer enters Hibernate mode. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. n 110 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... computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer is turned off . Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to be lost. Even when the battery runs out of power, no data will be activated. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. !
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... power button for more than from Sleep mode. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 106). The computer returns to Normal mode when 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 Press the power button. You can use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer will be lost if ...
... power button for more than from Sleep mode. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 106). The computer returns to Normal mode when 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 Press the power button. You can use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer will be lost if ...
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...and display settings as needed. 2 If you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your desired power plan. See the help file included with the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you need to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan ... Management tab. Change the settings for more information. n 112 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for each item. 4 Click OK. This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to...
...and display settings as needed. 2 If you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your desired power plan. See the help file included with the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you need to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan ... Management tab. Change the settings for more information. n 112 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for each item. 4 Click OK. This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to...