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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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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 29)
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 29)
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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 life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to...
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 life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. 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 27 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 27 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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... becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. n 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the computer when it is lit in use. Using Normal Mode This is the ...normal state of the power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving ...
... becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. n 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the computer when it is lit in use. Using Normal Mode This is the ...normal state of the power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving ...
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...in this mode. ! Going back to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on your data frequently. n 99 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 off...power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you press and hold the power button for a long period of time while it off. If the battery runs down while your computer will turn it is impossible. Sleep mode uses more than Hibernate mode. ! You will lose all unsaved data. If ...
...in this mode. ! Going back to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on your data frequently. n 99 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 off...power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you press and hold the power button for a long period of time while it off. If the battery runs down while your computer will turn it is impossible. Sleep mode uses more than Hibernate mode. ! You will lose all unsaved data. If ...
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... next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to place the computer into 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 storage device... to be lost. 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.
... next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to place the computer into 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 storage device... to be lost. 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.
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...as needed. 2 If you need to ensure better operation of power source you start the computer, a power status icon appears on AC or battery power to display the window that time, for power consumption. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar... and select Power Options. 2 Select your power status. n 103 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for more information. With this icon to suit your requirements for example, AC power. To change the advanced settings...
...as needed. 2 If you need to ensure better operation of power source you start the computer, a power status icon appears on AC or battery power to display the window that time, for power consumption. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar... and select Power Options. 2 Select your power status. n 103 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for more information. With this icon to suit your requirements for example, AC power. To change the advanced settings...
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...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 cover or panel from ESD. Failure to change the module. Before you upgrade your memory ... installation of your computer, you can damage electronic components. The package protects the module from the computer. n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to your system. Notes on a flat surface before you remove any telecommunication links, networks...
...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 cover or panel from ESD. Failure to change the module. Before you upgrade your memory ... installation of your computer, you can damage electronic components. The package protects the module from the computer. n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to your system. Notes on a flat surface before you remove any telecommunication links, networks...
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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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Do not touch any other components on the module with the small projection in the open slot. n 110 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in a wrong orientation, as it clicks into the slot while aligning the ... not force the memory module into the slot in until it may cause damage to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. Be sure to the slot and the module. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on...
Do not touch any other components on the module with the small projection in the open slot. n 110 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in a wrong orientation, as it clicks into the slot while aligning the ... not force the memory module into the slot in until it may cause damage to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. Be sure to the slot and the module. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on...
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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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... this user guide or as designated by Sony in writing. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are not using your VAIO computer. ❑ The disassembly, alteration of heat. ❑ Keep the battery pack dry. ❑ Do not open...direct sunlight. ❑ Battery life is shorter in this product. This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. ❑ Charge battery packs at the following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ Sony disclaims and shall assume ...
... this user guide or as designated by Sony in writing. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are not using your VAIO computer. ❑ The disassembly, alteration of heat. ❑ Keep the battery pack dry. ❑ Do not open...direct sunlight. ❑ Battery life is shorter in this product. This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. ❑ Charge battery packs at the following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ Sony disclaims and shall assume ...
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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... Pad (page 164) Many problems have simple solutions. n 126 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/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... Pad (page 164) Many problems have simple solutions. n 126 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer.
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...into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ If you may cause your VAIO computer. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra ...memory modules you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to...
...into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ If you may cause your VAIO computer. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra ...memory modules you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to...