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... ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 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...
... ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 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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n4 N Precautions ...108 Handling the LCD Screen ...109 Using the Power Source ...110 Handling Your Computer ...111 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...113 Handling Floppy Disks ...114 Handling Discs ...115 Using the Battery Pack ...116 Using Headphones ...118 Handling the Memory Stick ...119 Handling the Hard Disk ...120 Updating Your Computer ...121 Troubleshooting ...122 Computer ...124 System Security ...131 Battery...132 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...134 Internet ...137 Networking ...139 Bluetooth Technology ...142 Optical Discs ...147 Display ...152 Printing ...157 Microphone ...158
n4 N Precautions ...108 Handling the LCD Screen ...109 Using the Power Source ...110 Handling Your Computer ...111 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...113 Handling Floppy Disks ...114 Handling Discs ...115 Using the Battery Pack ...116 Using Headphones ...118 Handling the Memory Stick ...119 Handling the Hard Disk ...120 Updating Your Computer ...121 Troubleshooting ...122 Computer ...124 System Security ...131 Battery...132 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...134 Internet ...137 Networking ...139 Bluetooth Technology ...142 Optical Discs ...147 Display ...152 Printing ...157 Microphone ...158
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n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that ... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28)
n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that ... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28)
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...is turned on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is unlit. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more information. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is lit. Letters appear in lowercase if you press ...the Shift key while the indicator is unlit. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you scroll the display. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Press the Num Lk key to type letters in green when the computer is on . Press the Caps Lock key to activate...
...is turned on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is unlit. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more information. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is lit. Letters appear in lowercase if you press ...the Shift key while the indicator is unlit. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you scroll the display. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Press the Num Lk key to type letters in green when the computer is on . Press the Caps Lock key to activate...
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... saving mode saves the time of shutting down and resuming. n 20 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for a long period of time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer.
... saving mode saves the time of shutting down and resuming. n 20 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for a long period of time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer.
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n 21 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 21 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 22 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 22 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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n 23 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and push the battery pack down 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 clicks 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 23 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and push the battery pack down 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 clicks into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs.
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...select your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 26). The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is running out of delivery. n 24 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer 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. ! When the battery pack charges close to the computer. Charge indicator status Lit in orange Blinks along with the ...
...select your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 26). The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is running out of delivery. n 24 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer 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. ! When the battery pack charges close to the computer. Charge indicator status Lit in orange Blinks along with the ...
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... is low. When your computer is directly connected to AC power. n 25 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently. To avoid loss of data when using the computer...and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. The battery pack continues to the previous work state is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you are in your computer while it is ...
... is low. When your computer is directly connected to AC power. n 25 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently. To avoid loss of data when using the computer...and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. The battery pack continues to the previous work state is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you are in your computer while it is ...
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... 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 26 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 pack. To make the battery life longer, enable the battery care function.
... 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 26 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 pack. To make the battery life longer, enable the battery care function.
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n 27 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 and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. You may lose data 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 27 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 and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer.
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.... The green power indicator light is in this mode. If the battery charge level 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 should either...operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the power management settings to conserve battery life. When using battery power, you select. ! n 94 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage...
.... The green power indicator light is in this mode. If the battery charge level 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 should either...operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the power management settings to conserve battery life. When using battery power, you select. ! n 94 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage...
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... than out of data, you should save your computer will turn it is in Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs down while your computer for more power than four seconds, your data frequently. The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, ...you cannot insert a disc. n 95 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . Sleep mode uses more than Hibernate mode. ! You will lose all unsaved data.
... than out of data, you should save your computer will turn it is in Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs down while your computer for more power than four seconds, your data frequently. The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, ...you cannot insert a disc. n 95 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . Sleep mode uses more than Hibernate mode. ! You will lose all unsaved data.
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...Fn+F12 keys. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to use your computer before its power indicator light turns off . Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down , ...no data will be activated. The computer enters Hibernate mode. n 97 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...
...Fn+F12 keys. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to use your computer before its power indicator light turns off . Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down , ...no data will be activated. The computer enters Hibernate mode. n 97 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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... Power with the software for more information. Change the settings for VAIO computers. See the help file included with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you are using at that shows your computer and longer battery life. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power... the taskbar. Click this software application, you start the computer, a power status icon appears on AC or battery power to suit your requirements for example, AC power. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for each item. 4 Click OK. Otherwise, click Save ...
... Power with the software for more information. Change the settings for VAIO computers. See the help file included with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you are using at that shows your computer and longer battery life. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power... the taskbar. Click this software application, you start the computer, a power status icon appears on AC or battery power to suit your requirements for example, AC power. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for each item. 4 Click OK. Otherwise, click Save ...
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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... changing memory. n 102 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the amount of memory modules ...
...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... changing memory. n 102 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the amount of memory modules ...
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n 104 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 104 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 106 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 clicks ... the module with the small projection in a wrong orientation, as it may cause damage to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. Do not force the memory module into the slot in the open slot. Be sure to the slot and...
n 106 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 clicks ... the module with the small projection in a wrong orientation, as it may cause damage to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. Do not force the memory module into the slot in the open slot. Be sure to the slot and...