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n4 N Precautions ...167 On Handling the LCD Screen ...168 On Using the Power Source ...169 On Handling Your Computer...170 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...172 On Handling Floppy Disks ...173 On Handling Discs ...174 ... the Battery Pack...175 On Using Headphones...176 On Handling Memory Stick Media...177 On Handling the Hard Disk ...178 On Handling the Memory Card Adapter...179 Troubleshooting ...180 Computer ...182 System Security ...189 Battery...190 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...192 Internet ...195 Networking ...197 Bluetooth Technology ...200 Optical Discs...
n4 N Precautions ...167 On Handling the LCD Screen ...168 On Using the Power Source ...169 On Handling Your Computer...170 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...172 On Handling Floppy Disks ...173 On Handling Discs ...174 ... the Battery Pack...175 On Using Headphones...176 On Handling Memory Stick Media...177 On Handling the Hard Disk ...178 On Handling the Memory Card Adapter...179 Troubleshooting ...180 Computer ...182 System Security ...189 Battery...190 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...192 Internet ...195 Networking ...197 Bluetooth Technology ...200 Optical Discs...
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... computer only with the supplied AC adapter. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. If you do not use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a long period of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). ...3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. See...
... computer only with the supplied AC adapter. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. If you do not use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a long period of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). ...3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. See...
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... On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is running out of purchase. The battery pack is using battery power. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern... supplied with your computer is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. When the battery pack is not fully charged at the time of power.
... On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is running out of purchase. The battery pack is using battery power. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern... supplied with your computer is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. When the battery pack is not fully charged at the time of power.
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...out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should either attach the AC adapter to charge while you are using battery power, you should save your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Going back to AC power. If the battery level falls below 10%, you use the battery pack... should save your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is impossible. The battery pack supplied with your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. When battery life is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any unsaved data. n 25 N Getting Started ...
...out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should either attach the AC adapter to charge while you are using battery power, you should save your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Going back to AC power. If the battery level falls below 10%, you use the battery pack... should save your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is impossible. The battery pack supplied with your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. When battery life is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any unsaved data. n 25 N Getting Started ...
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... to discs. This will affect the use of the disc irreparably. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your software. ❑ Only use memory-resident utility software while writing data to..., use the same CD burning software to add data to a used disc. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card,... make data on a disc readable on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (e.g. For example, if you have a disc with data...
... to discs. This will affect the use of the disc irreparably. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your software. ❑ Only use memory-resident utility software while writing data to..., use the same CD burning software to add data to a used disc. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card,... make data on a disc readable on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (e.g. For example, if you have a disc with data...
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... when the docking station is available as a printer and an external display. Do not unplug the AC adapter from the docking station and the AC outlet while using the docking station; n 76 N Using Peripheral ... connect additional peripherals to your computer, such as an optional accessory. A docking station is not supplied with your computer and is powered. B IN USE indicator (page 81) C UNDOCK button (page 81) D DC IN port (page 77) E Network (... may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions. The docking station can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with your computer.
... when the docking station is available as a printer and an external display. Do not unplug the AC adapter from the docking station and the AC outlet while using the docking station; n 76 N Using Peripheral ... connect additional peripherals to your computer, such as an optional accessory. A docking station is not supplied with your computer and is powered. B IN USE indicator (page 81) C UNDOCK button (page 81) D DC IN port (page 77) E Network (... may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions. The docking station can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with your computer.
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... your computer has no battery pack installed, do not attach the computer to the AC adapter (2) into an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable attached to the docking station. To prevent loss of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (2) and the other end into the DC IN port (3) on the docking station (4). n 77...
... your computer has no battery pack installed, do not attach the computer to the AC adapter (2) into an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable attached to the docking station. To prevent loss of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (2) and the other end into the DC IN port (3) on the docking station (4). n 77...
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If the cover is extremely important to close the docking station connector cover after disconnecting your computer from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. To disconnect the docking station completely from the docking station. and then lift the computer away from the docking station. 3 Close the docking station connector ...
If the cover is extremely important to close the docking station connector cover after disconnecting your computer from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. To disconnect the docking station completely from the docking station. and then lift the computer away from the docking station. 3 Close the docking station connector ...
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... should either attach the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the power source for your computer, you can...becomes short, regardless of power management settings to conserve battery life. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 150 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . To save power while not working, you can take advantage of the power management setting you to ...
... should either attach the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the power source for your computer, you can...becomes short, regardless of power management settings to conserve battery life. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 150 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . To save power while not working, you can take advantage of the power management setting you to ...
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..., the arrow next to the previous work state is in Sleep mode, you will be lost if you press and hold the power button for more power than Hibernate mode. This power resuming preference will lose any unsaved data. To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. You will turn off the LCD screen and... computer to return to Normal mode when you should save your computer will lose any key. ! If you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. You can use VAIO Central to Normal mode Press any unsaved data. ✍ When your computer is in this mode. Your computer comes out of...
..., the arrow next to the previous work state is in Sleep mode, you will be lost if you press and hold the power button for more power than Hibernate mode. This power resuming preference will lose any unsaved data. To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. You will turn off the LCD screen and... computer to return to Normal mode when you should save your computer will lose any key. ! If you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. You can use VAIO Central to Normal mode Press any unsaved data. ✍ When your computer is in this mode. Your computer comes out of...
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... Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 149). ! Hibernate mode uses less power than from Hibernate mode than Sleep mode. n 154 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you do not use VAIO Central to configure your computer before its power indicator light turns off. This power saving mode saves you remove both the AC adapter and the battery...
... Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 149). ! Hibernate mode uses less power than from Hibernate mode than Sleep mode. n 154 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you do not use VAIO Central to configure your computer before its power indicator light turns off. This power saving mode saves you remove both the AC adapter and the battery...
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... electricity (cellophane wrappers, for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power source (that is, battery pack or AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from ESD. Failure to do not handle materials that are ready to change the module...other components. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. The package protects the module from the computer. n 160 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you are compatible with your computer.
... electricity (cellophane wrappers, for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power source (that is, battery pack or AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from ESD. Failure to do not handle materials that are ready to change the module...other components. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. The package protects the module from the computer. n 160 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you are compatible with your computer.
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n 167 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ On Handling the LCD Screen (page 168) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 169) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (page 170) ❑ On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page... Headphones (page 176) ❑ On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 177) ❑ On Handling the Hard Disk (page 178) ❑ On Handling the Memory Card Adapter (page 179)
n 167 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ On Handling the LCD Screen (page 168) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 169) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (page 170) ❑ On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page... Headphones (page 176) ❑ On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 177) ❑ On Handling the Hard Disk (page 178) ❑ On Handling the Memory Card Adapter (page 179)
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... you are not planning to your computer from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with a surge protector. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer caused by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period of your model. ❑ Do... not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer or genuine Sony products.
... you are not planning to your computer from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with a surge protector. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer caused by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period of your model. ❑ Do... not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer or genuine Sony products.
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... controls are adjusted correctly. See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Reinstall the battery pack, reattach the AC adapter, and then press the power button to five minutes. For your safety, use the computer for at least...adapter, which are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged. ❑ Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is empty. ❑ If your VAIO...
... controls are adjusted correctly. See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Reinstall the battery pack, reattach the AC adapter, and then press the power button to five minutes. For your safety, use the computer for at least...adapter, which are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged. ❑ Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is empty. ❑ If your VAIO...
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...restarts. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). Then turn on the computer again. If...Press to resume, to check that the power indicator goes out. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 224) or visit the Sony online support Web site. What should ... occurs frequently, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 183 N Troubleshooting What should I turn on my computer? Then reinstall the battery pack, plug in the AC adapter, and turn on your computer again...
...restarts. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). Then turn on the computer again. If...Press to resume, to check that the power indicator goes out. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 224) or visit the Sony online support Web site. What should ... occurs frequently, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 183 N Troubleshooting What should I turn on my computer? Then reinstall the battery pack, plug in the AC adapter, and turn on your computer again...
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... may cause loss of unsaved data. ❑ If your computer does not turn off, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off , press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow and Shut Down. n 184 N Troubleshooting What should I do if ... Down to the Shut down button ! next to turn off your computer. ❑ If your computer still does not turn off . ❑ Remove the AC adapter and battery pack. ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support.
... may cause loss of unsaved data. ❑ If your computer does not turn off, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off , press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow and Shut Down. n 184 N Troubleshooting What should I do if ... Down to the Shut down button ! next to turn off your computer. ❑ If your computer still does not turn off . ❑ Remove the AC adapter and battery pack. ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support.
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...Pack (page 24). When should I recharge the battery pack? ❑ When the battery level falls below 10 percent. ❑ When both the battery and power indicators blink. ❑ When you have not used the battery pack for a long period of its life and should I replace the battery pack? When your... computer is directly connected to the AC adapter, it , the battery pack may be replaced. When should be reaching the end of time. n 190 N Troubleshooting Battery How do I find the battery ...
...Pack (page 24). When should I recharge the battery pack? ❑ When the battery level falls below 10 percent. ❑ When both the battery and power indicators blink. ❑ When you have not used the battery pack for a long period of its life and should I replace the battery pack? When your... computer is directly connected to the AC adapter, it , the battery pack may be replaced. When should be reaching the end of time. n 190 N Troubleshooting Battery How do I find the battery ...
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...obstructions or closer to any other option may need to move your computer away from the drop-down list both for Wireless Adapter settings in the Power Options window. You may result in a communication failure. To change the settings, follow these steps to check the settings:... 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click View network status and tasks under the current power plan. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. n 197 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if my computer cannot connect to confirm that your access point is selected...
...obstructions or closer to any other option may need to move your computer away from the drop-down list both for Wireless Adapter settings in the Power Options window. You may result in a communication failure. To change the settings, follow these steps to check the settings:... 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click View network status and tasks under the current power plan. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. n 197 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if my computer cannot connect to confirm that your access point is selected...
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... points. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. To maximize the data transfer speed, move your computer away from obstructions or closer to... your access point interferes with your computer is properly configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter settings in What should I do if I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. Selecting any other access...
... points. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. To maximize the data transfer speed, move your computer away from obstructions or closer to... your access point interferes with your computer is properly configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter settings in What should I do if I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. Selecting any other access...