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... Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...18 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 ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in...
... Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...18 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 ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in...
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n4 N Precautions ...104 Handling the LCD Screen ...105 Using the Power Source ...106 Handling Your Computer ...107 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...109 Handling Floppy Disks ...110 Handling Discs ...111 Using the Battery Pack ...112 Using Headphones ...114 Handling the Memory Stick ...115 Handling the Hard Disk ...116 Updating Your Computer ...117 Troubleshooting ...118 Computer ...120 System Security ...126 Battery...127 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...129 Internet ...132 Networking ...134 Optical Discs ...137 Display ...141 Printing ...146 Microphone ...147 Mouse ...148
n4 N Precautions ...104 Handling the LCD Screen ...105 Using the Power Source ...106 Handling Your Computer ...107 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...109 Handling Floppy Disks ...110 Handling Discs ...111 Using the Battery Pack ...112 Using Headphones ...114 Handling the Memory Stick ...115 Handling the Hard Disk ...116 Updating Your Computer ...117 Troubleshooting ...118 Computer ...120 System Security ...126 Battery...127 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...129 Internet ...132 Networking ...134 Optical Discs ...137 Display ...141 Printing ...146 Microphone ...147 Mouse ...148
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... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) Before starting your...
... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) Before starting your...
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Bottom n 17 N Getting Started A Battery connector (page 21) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 100)
Bottom n 17 N Getting Started A Battery connector (page 21) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 100)
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... deactivate the numeric keypad. Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is not in Hibernate mode. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more information. Illuminates while the drive is unlit. Press the key a second time to the card in green when...or writing data. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in use . Illuminates while the battery pack is off the indicator. Illuminates while the drive is not in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is charging. Press the ...
... deactivate the numeric keypad. Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is not in Hibernate mode. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more information. Illuminates while the drive is unlit. Press the key a second time to the card in green when...or writing data. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in use . Illuminates while the battery pack is off the indicator. Illuminates while the drive is not in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is charging. Press the ...
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... adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for your computer. The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the computer. ! Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible...
... adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for your computer. The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the computer. ! Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible...
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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. n 21 N Getting Started
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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 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. This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. 4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. !
n 23 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. This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. 4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. !
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... fast in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 26). To select your first battery charge. 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. ! Charge indicator status...
... fast in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 26). To select your first battery charge. 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. ! Charge indicator status...
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...charge while you will lose all unsaved data. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should save your computer is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. When your data frequently. Your computer is directly connected to... the previous work state is impossible. Going back to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is short. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you are in your computer while it uses power from the ...
...charge while you will lose all unsaved data. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should save your computer is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. When your data frequently. Your computer is directly connected to... the previous work state is impossible. Going back to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is short. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you are in your computer while it uses power from the ...
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...to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed information. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click...battery longer, enable the battery care function. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. 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...
...to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed information. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click...battery longer, enable the battery care function. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions. 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...
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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. 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 At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
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. 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 At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
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n 28 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! 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. 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 lift the battery pack in Sleep mode.
n 28 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! 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. 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 lift the battery pack in Sleep mode.
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... enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you select. ! n 90 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 ...
... enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you select. ! n 90 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 ...
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... a disc. Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is impossible. To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. n 91 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... . If the battery runs down while your computer. ! Sleep mode uses more than Hibernate mode. ! If you do not intend to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ...
... a disc. Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is impossible. To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. n 91 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... . If the battery runs down while your computer. ! Sleep mode uses more than Hibernate mode. ! If you do not intend to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ...
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n 93 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. ... the computer into Hibernate mode. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to be lost. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. The power indicator light is turned off . This power saving mode saves you cannot insert a disc.
n 93 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. ... the computer into Hibernate mode. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to be lost. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. The power indicator light is turned off . This power saving mode saves you cannot insert a disc.
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This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for more information. Change the settings for example, AC power. Click this software application, you need ...Selecting a Power Plan When you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to display the window that time, for each item. 4 Click OK. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to step 3. n 95 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for...
This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for more information. Change the settings for example, AC power. Click this software application, you need ...Selecting a Power Plan When you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to display the window that time, for each item. 4 Click OK. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to step 3. n 95 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for...
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n 98 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 your memory module. ❑ ... may cause damage to place your computer on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from the computer.
n 98 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 your memory module. ❑ ... may cause damage to place your computer on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from the computer.
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n 100 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 100 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.