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... ...12 Getting Started ...14 Locating Controls and Ports...15 About the Indicator Lights ...22 Connecting a Power Source ...23 Using the Battery Pack ...24 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...31 Using Your VAIO Computer ...32 Using the Keyboard ...33 Using the Touch Pad ...34 Using the Switch Functionality ...35 Using the Built-in...
... ...12 Getting Started ...14 Locating Controls and Ports...15 About the Indicator Lights ...22 Connecting a Power Source ...23 Using the Battery Pack ...24 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...31 Using Your VAIO Computer ...32 Using the Keyboard ...33 Using the Touch Pad ...34 Using the Switch Functionality ...35 Using the Built-in...
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...Computer...148 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...150 On Handling Floppy Disks ...151 On Handling Discs ...152 On Using the Battery Pack...153 On Using Headphones...155 On Handling Memory Stick Media...156 On Handling the Hard Disk ...157 On Updating Your Computer ...158... Troubleshooting ...159 Computer ...161 System Security ...167 Battery...168 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...170 Internet ...173 Networking ...175 Bluetooth Technology ...179 Optical Discs ...183 Display ...187 Printing ...192 Microphone ...
...Computer...148 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...150 On Handling Floppy Disks ...151 On Handling Discs ...152 On Using the Battery Pack...153 On Using Headphones...155 On Handling Memory Stick Media...156 On Handling the Hard Disk ...157 On Updating Your Computer ...158... Troubleshooting ...159 Computer ...161 System Security ...167 Battery...168 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...170 Internet ...173 Networking ...175 Bluetooth Technology ...179 Optical Discs ...183 Display ...187 Printing ...192 Microphone ...
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... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 15) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 22) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 23) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 24) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 31) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other...
... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 15) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 22) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 23) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 24) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 31) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other...
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Back A Battery connector (page 24) n 18 N Getting Started
Back A Battery connector (page 24) n 18 N Getting Started
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Illuminates while the battery pack is off . Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is charging. The Scr Lk ...to change how you scroll the display. Indicator Power 1 Charge Media Access Built-in use . See Charging the Battery Pack (page 27) for more wireless options are enabled in use . Illuminates while data is off , the memory card is in... the VAIO Smart Network window. Press the key a second time to turn it a second time to the hard disk drive or ...
Illuminates while the battery pack is off . Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is charging. The Scr Lk ...to change how you scroll the display. Indicator Power 1 Charge Media Access Built-in use . See Charging the Battery Pack (page 27) for more wireless options are enabled in use . Illuminates while data is off , the memory card is in... the VAIO Smart Network window. Press the key a second time to turn it a second time to the hard disk drive or ...
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n 23 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a long period of shutting down and resuming. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. This power saving mode ...
n 23 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a long period of shutting down and resuming. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. This power saving mode ...
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Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. n 24 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 24 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.
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n 25 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 25 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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This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. n 26 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and push the battery pack down into the compartment until it clicks into place. 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 uses power from the AC outlet. !
This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. n 26 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and push the battery pack down into the compartment until it clicks into place. 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 uses power from the AC outlet. !
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...Lit in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. To select your first battery charge. Charge the battery pack as described in any of power. - To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! Completely out ...turns off. n 27 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is charging. The battery pack is running out of delivery. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is in this manual from your desired maximum...
...Lit in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. To select your first battery charge. Charge the battery pack as described in any of power. - To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! Completely out ...turns off. n 27 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is charging. The battery pack is running out of delivery. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is in this manual from your desired maximum...
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...below 10%, you should save your data frequently. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. When your computer is directly connected to AC power. To avoid loss ...should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is low. The battery pack supplied with your computer is impossible. Going back...
...below 10%, you should save your data frequently. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. When your computer is directly connected to AC power. To avoid loss ...should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is low. The battery pack supplied with your computer is impossible. Going back...
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... function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation and check the battery wear level 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. n 29...
... function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation and check the battery wear level 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. n 29...
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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, hook your fingertip under the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. n 30 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode.
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, hook your fingertip under the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. n 30 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode.
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... with data that you use the same disc burning software to add data to a used disc. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you burned with your computer, to write data to... a disc. Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your battery pack is ...
... with data that you use the same disc burning software to add data to a used disc. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you burned with your computer, to write data to... a disc. Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your battery pack is ...
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... supplied with your computer to the AC adapter (2) into an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable connected to the docking station. Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer. n 76 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the Docking Station !
... supplied with your computer to the AC adapter (2) into an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable connected to the docking station. Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer. n 76 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the Docking Station !
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... connected to the docking station are in loss of power, disconnecting your computer from the docking station may result in use before disconnection. When the battery pack is running out of unsaved data. Once you have completed the steps in loss of unsaved data or a failure of the computer still on...
... connected to the docking station are in loss of power, disconnecting your computer from the docking station may result in use before disconnection. When the battery pack is running out of unsaved data. Once you have completed the steps in loss of unsaved data or a failure of the computer still on...
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...you can take advantage of the power management setting you to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. n 129 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk ...drive. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. When using battery power, you should ...
...you can take advantage of the power management setting you to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. n 129 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk ...drive. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. When using battery power, you should ...
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...work state is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into Hibernate mode or turn off automatically. You will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs down while your computer will turn it is impossible. To return to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer. !... Sleep mode quicker than four seconds, your computer is in this mode. ! Your computer comes out of Hibernate mode. n 130 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . If you should save your computer for more power than Hibernate mode. ! To avoid loss of ...
...work state is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into Hibernate mode or turn off automatically. You will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs down while your computer will turn it is impossible. To return to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer. !... Sleep mode quicker than four seconds, your computer is in this mode. ! Your computer comes out of Hibernate mode. n 130 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . If you should save your computer for more power than Hibernate mode. ! To avoid loss of ...
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Even when the battery runs down and resuming. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, ... is in this mode. ✍ If you do not intend to be lost. This power saving mode saves you cannot insert a disc. n 132 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 . Hibernate...
Even when the battery runs down and resuming. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, ... is in this mode. ✍ If you do not intend to be lost. This power saving mode saves you cannot insert a disc. n 132 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 . Hibernate...
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This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. The VAIO Power Management functionality is a software application developed exclusively for example, AC power. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go ... a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar. n 134 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power schemes for running on AC or battery power to suit your requirements for more information. Change the settings for each item. 4 Click OK.
This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. The VAIO Power Management functionality is a software application developed exclusively for example, AC power. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go ... a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar. n 134 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power schemes for running on AC or battery power to suit your requirements for more information. Change the settings for each item. 4 Click OK.