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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 Special-function Buttons ...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 Special-function Buttons ...35 Using the Built-in...
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n4 N Precautions ...160 Handling the LCD Screen ...161 Using the Power Source ...162 Handling Your Computer ...163 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...165 Handling Floppy Disks ...166 Handling Discs ...167 Using the Battery Pack ...168 Using Headphones ...170 Handling the Memory Stick ...171 Handling the Hard Disk ...172 Updating Your Computer ...173 Troubleshooting ...174 Computer ...176 System Security ...184 Battery...185 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...187 Internet ...190 Networking ...192 Bluetooth Technology ...195 Optical Discs ...200 Display ...205 Printing ...209 Microphone ...210
n4 N Precautions ...160 Handling the LCD Screen ...161 Using the Power Source ...162 Handling Your Computer ...163 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...165 Handling Floppy Disks ...166 Handling Discs ...167 Using the Battery Pack ...168 Using Headphones ...170 Handling the Memory Stick ...171 Handling the Hard Disk ...172 Updating Your Computer ...173 Troubleshooting ...174 Computer ...176 System Security ...184 Battery...185 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...187 Internet ...190 Networking ...192 Bluetooth Technology ...195 Optical Discs ...200 Display ...205 Printing ...209 Microphone ...210
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... 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) Be sure to get started with your system. Upon completion, connect one device ...(for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with using your VAIO computer. ! n 14 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected...
... 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) Be sure to get started with your system. Upon completion, connect one device ...(for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with using your VAIO computer. ! n 14 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected...
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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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Charge Illuminates while the battery pack is reading or writing data. Optical disc drive*1 Illuminates while the drive is charging. Press the key a second time to turn it off or ... models only. *2 The storage device configuration of your configuration. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is reading or writing data. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 27) for more information. Press it off the indicator. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is unlit. Letters appear in...
Charge Illuminates while the battery pack is reading or writing data. Optical disc drive*1 Illuminates while the drive is charging. Press the key a second time to turn it off or ... models only. *2 The storage device configuration of your configuration. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is reading or writing data. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 27) for more information. Press it off the indicator. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is unlit. Letters appear in...
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... mode saves the time of time, place the computer into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for your computer. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for supplying power to your computer. To use the AC...
... mode saves the time of time, place the computer into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for your computer. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for supplying power to your computer. To use the AC...
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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. 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
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. n 26 N Getting Started ✍ 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 battery packs. n 26 N Getting Started ✍ 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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... the green power indicator Blinks along with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your first battery charge. n 27 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is charging. To select your desired maximum charge level, see Using the...charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is not fully charged at the time of delivery. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is charging. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is running out of power. ...
... the green power indicator Blinks along with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your first battery charge. n 27 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is charging. To select your desired maximum charge level, see Using the...charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is not fully charged at the time of delivery. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is charging. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is running out of power. ...
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...you are in your computer while it is directly connected to the previous work state is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently. To avoid loss of data... while you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power. n 28 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low. When your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. ...
...you are in your computer while it is directly connected to the previous work state is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently. To avoid loss of data... while you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power. n 28 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low. When your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. ...
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...charge level. 7 Click OK. ✍ Alternatively, you can select the battery charging method with a new genuine Sony battery pack. If the battery wear level is high, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions: the battery care function and the quick charge function. n 29 N Getting Started Using... the Battery Charge Functions You can press the S1 button to launch the VAIO Power...
...charge level. 7 Click OK. ✍ Alternatively, you can select the battery charging method with a new genuine Sony battery pack. If the battery wear level is high, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions: the battery care function and the quick charge function. n 29 N Getting Started Using... the Battery Charge Functions You can press the S1 button to launch the VAIO Power...
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You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the 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 ! 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, put your computer is on the battery pack, and turn 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 not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the 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 ! 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, put your computer is on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode.
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... computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to the docking station. The monitor port on the docking station (4). Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer to the AC adapter (2) into the DC IN port (3) on your computer while it is attached to the docking station...
... computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to the docking station. The monitor port on the docking station (4). Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer to the AC adapter (2) into the DC IN port (3) on your computer while it is attached to the docking station...
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... your computer from the docking station when the IN USE indicator light is running out of unsaved data. Do not disconnect your computer. When the battery pack is lit. Do not disconnect your computer from the docking station (page 85), be sure to the docking station are in To disconnect your...
... your computer from the docking station when the IN USE indicator light is running out of unsaved data. Do not disconnect your computer. When the battery pack is lit. Do not disconnect your computer from the docking station (page 85), be sure to the docking station are in To disconnect your...
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...the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the power management settings to conserve battery life. In addition to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes...: Sleep and Hibernate. When using battery power, you select. ! n 144 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You ...
...the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the power management settings to conserve battery life. In addition to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes...: Sleep and Hibernate. When using battery power, you select. ! n 144 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You ...
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If the battery runs down while your computer is in this mode. ! The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. To activate ..., you do not intend to the previous work state is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. n 145 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn it...
If the battery runs down while your computer is in this mode. ! The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. To activate ..., you do not intend to the previous work state is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. n 145 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn it...
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n 146 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on the taskbar and ... lid. You will turn off automatically. This power resuming preference will enter Sleep mode. If you can use VAIO Control Center to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. See Setting Up Your Computer with... VAIO Control Center (page 143). To change the Sleep mode settings. To modify this, you press and hold the power button...
n 146 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on the taskbar and ... lid. You will turn off automatically. This power resuming preference will enter Sleep mode. If you can use VAIO Control Center to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. See Setting Up Your Computer with... VAIO Control Center (page 143). To change the Sleep mode settings. To modify this, you press and hold the power button...
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... unlit in this mode. * See the online specifications to find out about your computer before its power indicator light turns off . Even when the battery runs down and resuming. The computer enters Hibernate mode. Do not move your storage device configuration. ✍ If you do not intend to be ..., you the time of shutting down , no data will be activated. This power saving mode saves you cannot insert a disc. n 147 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the built-in storage device* and power is turned off...
... unlit in this mode. * See the online specifications to find out about your computer before its power indicator light turns off . Even when the battery runs down and resuming. The computer enters Hibernate mode. Do not move your storage device configuration. ✍ If you do not intend to be ..., you the time of shutting down , no data will be activated. This power saving mode saves you cannot insert a disc. n 147 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the built-in storage device* and power is turned off...
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If you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 143). n 148 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode when you open the LCD screen lid. This power resuming preference will turn off automatically. ✍ It takes more... than four seconds, your computer to return to Normal mode Press the power button. You can use VAIO Control Center to configure your computer will be lost if you press and hold the power button for more time to return to its normal...
If you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 143). n 148 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode when you open the LCD screen lid. This power resuming preference will turn off automatically. ✍ It takes more... than four seconds, your computer to return to Normal mode Press the power button. You can use VAIO Control Center to configure your computer will be lost if you press and hold the power button for more time to return to its normal...