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... Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 19 Connecting a Power Source 20 Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 33 Using the Switch Function 34 ... Connecting an External Microphone 106 Connecting a USB Device 107 Connecting an i.LINK Device 109 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 111 Setting the Password 112 Using the VAIO Control Center 123 Using the Power Saving Modes 124 Using the VAIO Power Management 129 Protecting the Hard Disk 131 Upgrading Your...
... Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 19 Connecting a Power Source 20 Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 33 Using the Switch Function 34 ... Connecting an External Microphone 106 Connecting a USB Device 107 Connecting an i.LINK Device 109 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 111 Setting the Password 112 Using the VAIO Control Center 123 Using the Power Saving Modes 124 Using the VAIO Power Management 129 Protecting the Hard Disk 131 Upgrading Your...
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...Screen 141 Using the Power Source 142 Handling Your Computer 143 Handling the Built-in Camera 146 Handling Discs 147 Using the Battery Pack 148 Using Headphones 150 Handling the Memory Stick 151 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 152 Using Fingerprint Authentication 153 ...Using the TPM 154 Troubleshooting 155 Computer 157 System Security 165 Battery 166 Built-in Camera 168 Internet 170 Networking 172 Bluetooth Technology 175 Optical Discs 179 Display 183 Printing 188 Microphone 189 Speakers...
...Screen 141 Using the Power Source 142 Handling Your Computer 143 Handling the Built-in Camera 146 Handling Discs 147 Using the Battery Pack 148 Using Headphones 150 Handling the Memory Stick 151 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 152 Using Fingerprint Authentication 153 ...Using the TPM 154 Troubleshooting 155 Computer 157 System Security 165 Battery 166 Built-in Camera 168 Internet 170 Networking 172 Bluetooth Technology 175 Optical Discs 179 Display 183 Printing 188 Microphone 189 Speakers...
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... at the lower right corner of your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. You can find the information...
... at the lower right corner of your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. You can find the information...
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... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ 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) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 29) Before starting your system. Getting Started > n 11 N Getting...
... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ 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) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 29) Before starting your system. Getting Started > n 11 N Getting...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back A Battery connector (page 21) n 14 N
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back A Battery connector (page 21) n 14 N
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Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Press it a second time to activate the numeric keypad. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on , blinks slowly in orange while ... or turn it off when this indicator is unlit. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is reading or writing data. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Media Access Built-in...
Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Press it a second time to activate the numeric keypad. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on , blinks slowly in orange while ... or turn it off when this indicator is unlit. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is reading or writing data. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Media Access Built-in...
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... cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to your computer. If you do not intend to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. The shape of time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the...
... cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to your computer. If you do not intend to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. The shape of time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the...
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. 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. n 21 N
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. 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. n 21 N
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 22 N 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.
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 22 N 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 battery packs. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack 4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! n 23 N 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. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack 4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! n 23 N 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.
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... indicator light turns on while the battery pack is charging. When the battery pack charges close to the maximum charge level you selected with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off. To select your first battery charge. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 24 N Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer...
... indicator light turns on while the battery pack is charging. When the battery pack charges close to the maximum charge level you selected with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off. To select your first battery charge. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 24 N Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer...
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... mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to charge while you should save your data frequently. The battery pack continues to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer is directly connected ... mode even when the remaining battery life is short. Going back to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your computer...
... mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to charge while you should save your data frequently. The battery pack continues to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer is directly connected ... mode even when the remaining battery life is short. Going back to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your computer...
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... capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. 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. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N Using the...
... capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. 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. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N Using the...
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... 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 the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and...
... 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 the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and...
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... other end into the DC IN port (3) on the docking station (4). Do not move your computer to the docking station ! Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer while it is attached to the AC adapter (2) into an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable connected to the docking station...
... other end into the DC IN port (3) on the docking station (4). Do not move your computer to the docking station ! Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer while it is attached to the AC adapter (2) into an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable connected to the docking station...
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... IN USE indicator is running out of power, disconnecting your computer from the docking station while the IN USE indicator light is lit. When the battery pack is lit may result in loss of unsaved data or a failure of unsaved data. Use of the computer while on the docking station may...
... IN USE indicator is running out of power, disconnecting your computer from the docking station while the IN USE indicator light is lit. When the battery pack is lit may result in loss of unsaved data or a failure of unsaved data. Use of the computer while on the docking station may...
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...you should be aware that the computer will 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. Using Normal Mode This... is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. When using battery power, you select. ! Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 124 N Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power ...
...you should be aware that the computer will 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. Using Normal Mode This... is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. When using battery power, you select. ! Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 124 N Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power ...
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... more than Hibernate mode. ! Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than out of power while your computer will turn it off. If the battery runs out of Hibernate mode. If you will lose all unsaved data. Going back to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the...and places the built-in Sleep mode, you press and hold the power button for a long period of data, you cannot insert a disc. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 125 N Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next ...
... more than Hibernate mode. ! Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than out of power while your computer will turn it off. If the battery runs out of Hibernate mode. If you will lose all unsaved data. Going back to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the...and places the built-in Sleep mode, you press and hold the power button for a long period of data, you cannot insert a disc. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 125 N Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next ...
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... will be activated. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to be lost. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 127 N Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the built-in... place the computer into Hibernate mode. The power indicator light is turned off . Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Even when the battery runs out of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer before its power indicator light turns off .
... will be activated. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to be lost. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 127 N Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the built-in... place the computer into Hibernate mode. The power indicator light is turned off . Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Even when the battery runs out of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer before its power indicator light turns off .
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...Power Options. 2 Select your desired power plan. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 129 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your power status. Click this software application,...and go to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your computer and longer battery life. With this icon to the Windows Power Options. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for example, AC power. See the help ...
...Power Options. 2 Select your desired power plan. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 129 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your power status. Click this software application,...and go to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your computer and longer battery life. With this icon to the Windows Power Options. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for example, AC power. See the help ...