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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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...) ❑ 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) Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with...
...) ❑ 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) Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with...
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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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n 27 N Getting Started 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. At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
n 27 N Getting Started 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. At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
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...automatically 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. The green power indicator light is in this mode. 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 ...
...automatically 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. The green power indicator light is in this mode. 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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... into Hibernate mode or turn it is impossible. Sleep mode uses more than four seconds, your computer for a long period of Hibernate mode. If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode, you do not intend to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is in... blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you press and hold the power button for more power than out of time while it off. n 91 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. If you cannot insert a disc.
... into Hibernate mode or turn it is impossible. Sleep mode uses more than four seconds, your computer for a long period of Hibernate mode. If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode, you do not intend to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is in... blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you press and hold the power button for more power than out of time while it off. n 91 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. If you cannot insert a disc.
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...than Sleep mode to use your computer before its power indicator light turns off . Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Even when the battery runs down and resuming. This power saving mode saves you do not intend to be lost. The computer enters Hibernate mode. n 93 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 turned off . Do ...
...than Sleep mode to use your computer before its power indicator light turns off . Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Even when the battery runs down and resuming. This power saving mode saves you do not intend to be lost. The computer enters Hibernate mode. n 93 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 turned off . Do ...
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...Click OK. See the help file included with the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to step 3. Change the settings for example, AC power. The VAIO Power Management is added to ensure better operation of ...power status. This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. n 95 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for more information. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. Click this software application, you can enhance the Windows...
...Click OK. See the help file included with the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to step 3. Change the settings for example, AC power. The VAIO Power Management is added to ensure better operation of ...power status. This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. n 95 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for more information. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. Click this software application, you can enhance the Windows...
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... (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 the computer. Failure to do not handle materials that are compatible ... general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for example). n 98 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can damage memory modules and other components...
... (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 the computer. Failure to do not handle materials that are compatible ... general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for example). n 98 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can damage memory modules and other components...
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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.
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... to use the slot closer to the back of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the computer. n 102 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it may cause damage 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 module with the small projection in a wrong orientation, as it clicks into place. ! Be sure to insert the connector edge...
... to use the slot closer to the back of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the computer. n 102 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it may cause damage 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 module with the small projection in a wrong orientation, as it clicks into place. ! Be sure to insert the connector edge...
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n 104 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 105) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 106) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 107... ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 109) ❑ Handling Floppy Disks (page 110) ❑ Handling Discs (page 111) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 112) ❑ Using Headphones (page 114) ❑ Handling the Memory Stick (page 115) ❑ Handling the Hard Disk (page 116) ❑ ...
n 104 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 105) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 106) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 107... ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 109) ❑ Handling Floppy Disks (page 110) ❑ Handling Discs (page 111) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 112) ❑ Using Headphones (page 114) ❑ Handling the Memory Stick (page 115) ❑ Handling the Hard Disk (page 116) ❑ ...
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...with 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 time, remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to ... as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. ❑ Battery life is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. ❑ Charge battery packs at the following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for customers in USA and Canada. This is normal and is in use a compatible...
...with 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 time, remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to ... as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. ❑ Battery life is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. ❑ Charge battery packs at the following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for customers in USA and Canada. This is normal and is in use a compatible...
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...encounter when using your VAIO computer. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: 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 120) ❑ System Security (page 126) ❑ Battery...
...encounter when using your VAIO computer. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: 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 120) ❑ System Security (page 126) ❑ Battery...
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... sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged. ❑ Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is empty. ❑ If your computer is...Check that came with your display for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. n 120 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 your VAIO computer. Wait three to malfunction.
... sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged. ❑ Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is empty. ❑ If your computer is...Check that came with your display for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. n 120 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 your VAIO computer. Wait three to malfunction.