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... ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Pointing Device ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Instant Mode...
... ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Pointing Device ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Instant Mode...
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... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer...
... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer...
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...All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click to select the Enable Quick Charge Function check box in the right pane and click Apply. 4 Click Advanced. 5 Click to speed up battery charging while your battery pack quickly. ...does not reduce the battery charge time while the computer is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. n 25 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can customize the current battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions: the battery care function and ...
...All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click to select the Enable Quick Charge Function check box in the right pane and click Apply. 4 Click Advanced. 5 Click to speed up battery charging while your battery pack quickly. ...does not reduce the battery charge time while the computer is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. n 25 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can customize the current battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions: the battery care function and ...
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n 26 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. 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.
n 26 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. 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.
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... Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you select. ! n 96 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 has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. When using battery power, you should be aware that the ...
... Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you select. ! n 96 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 has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. When using battery power, you should be aware that the ...
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...mode Click Start, the arrow next to Normal mode when you will turn it off. Sleep mode uses more than Hibernate mode. ! If the battery runs out of power while your computer will lose all unsaved data. ✍ You can use your data frequently. If you should save your ...key. ❑ Slide the power switch (in the direction of time while it is impossible. If you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 95). n 97 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically.
...mode Click Start, the arrow next to Normal mode when you will turn it off. Sleep mode uses more than Hibernate mode. ! If the battery runs out of power while your computer will lose all unsaved data. ✍ You can use your data frequently. If you should save your ...key. ❑ Slide the power switch (in the direction of time while it is impossible. If you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 95). n 97 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically.
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... your computer for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! n 99 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of power, no data will be activated. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys.... Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to be lost. Even when the battery runs out of the system is turned off . The power indicator light is unlit in storage device and power is saved on the built-in...
... your computer for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! n 99 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of power, no data will be activated. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys.... Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to be lost. Even when the battery runs out of the system is turned off . The power indicator light is unlit in storage device and power is saved on the built-in...
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... will be lost if you open the LCD screen lid. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 95). This power resuming preference will turn off automatically. ✍ It takes ...more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Sleep mode. n 100 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode Slide the power switch (in the direction of G on the switch) and hold... to Normal mode when you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. The computer returns to its normal state. ! If you slide (in the direction of G on the switch...
... will be lost if you open the LCD screen lid. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 95). This power resuming preference will turn off automatically. ✍ It takes ...more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Sleep mode. n 100 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode Slide the power switch (in the direction of G on the switch) and hold... to Normal mode when you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. The computer returns to its normal state. ! If you slide (in the direction of G on the switch...
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...at that shows your computer and longer battery life. n 101 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for power consumption. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. 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 suit your requirements for more information. Click this...
...at that shows your computer and longer battery life. n 101 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for power consumption. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. 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 suit your requirements for more information. Click this...
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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 110) ❑ Handling Floppy Disks (page 111) ❑ Handling Discs (page 112) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 113) ❑ Using Headphones (page 115) ❑ Handling the Memory Stick (page 116) ❑ Handling the Hard Disk (page 117) ❑ ...
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 110) ❑ Handling Floppy Disks (page 111) ❑ Handling Discs (page 112) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 113) ❑ Using Headphones (page 115) ❑ Handling the Memory Stick (page 116) ❑ Handling the Hard Disk (page 117) ❑ ...
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...items needs to be replaced during the life of the product, be sure 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 due to use or being charged, heat...temperatures. ❑ Do not charge the battery pack in any way other than as described in the battery pack. http://www.sony.net/ for concern. ❑ Keep the battery pack away from : ❑ The use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your VAIO computer. ❑ The disassembly, alteration...
...items needs to be replaced during the life of the product, be sure 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 due to use or being charged, heat...temperatures. ❑ Do not charge the battery pack in any way other than as described in the battery pack. http://www.sony.net/ for concern. ❑ Keep the battery pack away from : ❑ The use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your VAIO computer. ❑ The disassembly, alteration...
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... solutions. 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 122) ❑ System Security (page 131) ❑ Battery...
... solutions. 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 122) ❑ System Security (page 131) ❑ Battery...
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For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on ... the switch) to turn on . See the manual that you are adjusted correctly. n 122 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on...
For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on ... the switch) to turn on . See the manual that you are adjusted correctly. n 122 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on...