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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 ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 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 ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in...
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...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 29) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other... that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer.
...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 29) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other... that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer.
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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 4 in the right pane. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. 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.
... 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to 4 in the right pane. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. 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.
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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. n 27 N Getting Started 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.
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. n 27 N Getting Started 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.
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... short, regardless of the power management settings to conserve battery life. In addition to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. n 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage... of the power management setting you should either connect the AC adapter to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The green power indicator light ...
... short, regardless of the power management settings to conserve battery life. In addition to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. n 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage... of the power management setting you should either connect the AC adapter to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The green power indicator light ...
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... mode, you should save your computer. ! Sleep mode uses more than out of data, you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs down while your computer for more power than Hibernate mode. ! n 99 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . To avoid loss of Hibernate mode.
... mode, you should save your computer. ! Sleep mode uses more than out of data, you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs down while your computer for more power than Hibernate mode. ! n 99 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . To avoid loss of Hibernate mode.
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...+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, no data will be activated. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to place ... device and power is turned off . The computer enters Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! n 101 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer is in this mode...
...+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, no data will be activated. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to place ... device and power is turned off . The computer enters Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! n 101 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer is in this mode...
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... helps you set up power plans for running on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your computer and longer battery life. Change the settings for VAIO computers. Selecting a Power Plan When you are using at that shows your desired power plan in the Power Options window....1 Click Change plan settings under your power status. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for each item. 4 Click OK. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on AC or battery power to ensure better operation of power source you start ...
... helps you set up power plans for running on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your computer and longer battery life. Change the settings for VAIO computers. Selecting a Power Plan When you are using at that shows your desired power plan in the Power Options window....1 Click Change plan settings under your power status. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for each item. 4 Click OK. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on AC or battery power to ensure better operation of power source you start ...
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...your system. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. Ground yourself by installing optional memory modules. n 106 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 by maintaining ...example). Before you remove any cover or panel from the computer. Improper installation of your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from ESD. If such a station is not detected by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes ...
...your system. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. Ground yourself by installing optional memory modules. n 106 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 by maintaining ...example). Before you remove any cover or panel from the computer. Improper installation of your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from ESD. If such a station is not detected by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes ...
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n 108 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 108 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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... and the module. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the memory module into place. ! n 110 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into the slot while aligning the notch on... 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.
... and the module. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the memory module into place. ! n 110 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into the slot while aligning the notch on... 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.
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n 112 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 113) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 114) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 115... ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 117) ❑ Handling Floppy Disks (page 118) ❑ Handling Discs (page 119) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 120) ❑ Using Headphones (page 122) ❑ Handling the Memory Stick (page 123) ❑ Handling the Hard Disk (page 124) ❑ ...
n 112 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 113) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 114) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 115... ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 117) ❑ Handling Floppy Disks (page 118) ❑ Handling Discs (page 119) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 120) ❑ Using Headphones (page 122) ❑ Handling the Memory Stick (page 123) ❑ Handling the Hard Disk (page 124) ❑ ...
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... dry. ❑ Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack. ❑ Do not expose the battery pack to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. ❑ Charge battery packs at the following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for concern. ❑ Keep the battery pack away from the computer to prevent damage to use or being...
... dry. ❑ Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack. ❑ Do not expose the battery pack to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. ❑ Charge battery packs at the following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for concern. ❑ Keep the battery pack away from the computer to prevent damage to use or being...
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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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page 128) ❑ System Security (page 136) ❑ Battery (page 137...; Speakers (page 163) ❑ Touch Pad (page 164) n 126 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer. Many problems have simple solutions.
...: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page 128) ❑ System Security (page 136) ❑ Battery (page 137...; Speakers (page 163) ❑ Touch Pad (page 164) n 126 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer. Many problems have simple solutions.
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... any extra memory modules you are adjusted correctly. n 128 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. For your computer to five minutes. See the manual that you are supplied by...Sony for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any . ❑ If your computer is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on . ❑ If you may cause your safety, use the computer for your VAIO...
... any extra memory modules you are adjusted correctly. n 128 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. For your computer to five minutes. See the manual that you are supplied by...Sony for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any . ❑ If your computer is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on . ❑ If you may cause your safety, use the computer for your VAIO...