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... ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 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 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 ...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 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 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... not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system.
...' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ 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... not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system.
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... battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To check the battery wear level Follow steps 1 and 4 in the right pane. 4 Click Advanced. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. If the battery wear level is high, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO...
... battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To check the battery wear level Follow steps 1 and 4 in the right pane. 4 Click Advanced. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. If the battery wear level is high, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO...
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... VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life... becomes short, regardless of the power management settings to conserve battery life. When using battery power, you select. ! Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer ...
... VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life... becomes short, regardless of the power management settings to conserve battery life. When using battery power, you select. ! Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer ...
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... insert a disc. If you do not intend to the previous work state is in Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. n 88 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... mode Click Start, the arrow next to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on your computer is impossible. If the battery runs down while your computer. ! To return to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your data frequently. Sleep mode uses more than out of...
... insert a disc. If you do not intend to the previous work state is in Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. n 88 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... mode Click Start, the arrow next to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on your computer is impossible. If the battery runs down while your computer. ! To return to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your data frequently. Sleep mode uses more than out of...
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Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to be lost. The power indicator light is unlit in Hibernate mode, you ... next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to use your computer for a long period of shutting down , no data will be activated. n 90 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 uses less power than Sleep mode to be lost. The power indicator light is unlit in Hibernate mode, you ... next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to use your computer for a long period of shutting down , no data will be activated. n 90 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 Plan When you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your desired power plan in the Power Options window. With this icon to display the window that time, for VAIO computers. Click this software application, you can enhance the Windows power management ...more information. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you are using at that shows your computer and longer battery life. n 92 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for power consumption. This icon indicates what kind of your power status. The...
... Power Plan When you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your desired power plan in the Power Options window. With this icon to display the window that time, for VAIO computers. Click this software application, you can enhance the Windows power management ...more information. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you are using at that shows your computer and longer battery life. n 92 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for power consumption. This icon indicates what kind of your power status. The...
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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 telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you remove any cover or panel from ESD. This... the memory module package before you are compatible with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for example). n 95 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to place your computer on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to expand the...
... 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 you remove any cover or panel from ESD. This... the memory module package before you are compatible with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for example). n 95 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to place your computer on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to expand the...
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n 97 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.
n 97 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.
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.... ! If you want to install only one memory module, be sure to use the slot closer to the back of your computer. n 99 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in the open slot. Do not force the memory module into the... to the slot and the module. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the motherboard. Do not touch any other components on the computer.
.... ! If you want to install only one memory module, be sure to use the slot closer to the back of your computer. n 99 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in the open slot. Do not force the memory module into the... to the slot and the module. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the motherboard. Do not touch any other components on the computer.
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n 101 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 102) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 103) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 104... ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 106) ❑ Handling Floppy Disks (page 107) ❑ Handling Discs (page 108) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 109) ❑ Using Headphones (page 111) ❑ Handling the Memory Stick (page 112) ❑ Handling the Hard Disk (page 113) ❑ ...
n 101 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 102) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 103) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 104... ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 106) ❑ Handling Floppy Disks (page 107) ❑ Handling Discs (page 108) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 109) ❑ Using Headphones (page 111) ❑ Handling the Memory Stick (page 112) ❑ Handling the Hard Disk (page 113) ❑ ...
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...in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such 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, or tampering with ...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 a long period of time, remove the battery pack from : ❑ The use of any Sony battery pack. ❑ While the battery...
...in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such 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, or tampering with ...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 a long period of time, remove the battery pack from : ❑ The use of any Sony battery pack. ❑ While the battery...
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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/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page 117) ❑ System Security (page 123) ❑ Battery (page...
...: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page 117) ❑ System Security (page 123) ❑ Battery (page...
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... that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Wait three to malfunction. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may cause your computer to five minutes. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, ...that came with your display for your VAIO computer. n 117 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Make sure the brightness and ...
... that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Wait three to malfunction. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may cause your computer to five minutes. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, ...that came with your display for your VAIO computer. n 117 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Make sure the brightness and ...