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... Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...18 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 Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in...
... Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...18 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 Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in...
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...Computer...154 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...156 On Handling Floppy Disks ...156 On Handling Discs ...157 On Using the Battery Pack...158 On Using Headphones...159 On Handling Memory Stick Media...160 On Handling the Hard Disk ...161 On Updating Your Computer ...162... Troubleshooting ...163 Computer ...165 System Security ...174 Battery...175 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...177 Internet ...180 Networking ...182 Bluetooth Technology ...185 Optical Discs ...189 Display ...193 Printing ...197 Microphone ...
...Computer...154 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...156 On Handling Floppy Disks ...156 On Handling Discs ...157 On Using the Battery Pack...158 On Using Headphones...159 On Handling Memory Stick Media...160 On Handling the Hard Disk ...161 On Updating Your Computer ...162... Troubleshooting ...163 Computer ...165 System Security ...174 Battery...175 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...177 Internet ...180 Networking ...182 Bluetooth Technology ...185 Optical Discs ...189 Display ...193 Printing ...197 Microphone ...
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...system. n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following...Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any...
...system. n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following...Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any...
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n 13 N Getting Started A Headphones jack (page 83) B Microphone jack (page 93) C Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot*1 (page 49) D Media Access indicator (page 18) E Battery indicator (page 18) F Hard disk drive indicator (page 18) G Built-in microphone (monaural) H SD memory card slot (page 54) I AV MODE button (page 33) J Play/...
n 13 N Getting Started A Headphones jack (page 83) B Microphone jack (page 93) C Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot*1 (page 49) D Media Access indicator (page 18) E Battery indicator (page 18) F Hard disk drive indicator (page 18) G Built-in microphone (monaural) H SD memory card slot (page 54) I AV MODE button (page 33) J Play/...
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Back A Battery connector (page 21) n 14 N Getting Started
Back A Battery connector (page 21) n 14 N Getting Started
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... the Shift key while the indicator is on .) When the indicator is off when the computer is in lowercase if you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is off the indicator. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in MOTION EYE... disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Bluetooth technology Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is on . Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . Press the Caps Lock key to ON and Bluetooth technology is using and does...
... the Shift key while the indicator is on .) When the indicator is off when the computer is in lowercase if you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is off the indicator. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in MOTION EYE... disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Bluetooth technology Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is on . Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . Press the Caps Lock key to ON and Bluetooth technology is using and does...
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... your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. n 20 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for your computer for a long period of time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the computer or on...
... your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. n 20 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for your computer for a long period of time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the computer or on...
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n 21 N Getting Started 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally along the guide (2) on either side of purchase. 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 the battery compartment.
n 21 N Getting Started 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally along the guide (2) on either side of purchase. 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 the battery compartment.
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This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. n 22 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow and push in the battery pack until it clicks into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack to 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 22 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow and push in the battery pack until it clicks into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack to 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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... maximum charge level with the battery care function, the battery indicator turns off. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery pack charges). The battery pack is running out of purchase. Battery indicator light status On Blinks...at the time of power. The battery pack is using battery power. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the charge level you selected with the battery care function, see To use the battery care function (page 25). To select...
... maximum charge level with the battery care function, the battery indicator turns off. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery pack charges). The battery pack is running out of purchase. Battery indicator light status On Blinks...at the time of power. The battery pack is using battery power. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the charge level you selected with the battery care function, see To use the battery care function (page 25). To select...
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... manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect battery life. To avoid loss of data, you should save your computer while it uses power from the first time. The battery pack continues to charge while you should save your computer is impossible. The...
... manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect battery life. To avoid loss of data, you should save your computer while it uses power from the first time. The battery pack continues to charge while you should save your computer is impossible. The...
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n 25 N Getting Started To use the battery care function You can select your desired maximum charge level with the battery care function to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box. 4 Select the desired maximum charge level. 5 Click OK. The VAIO Central window appears. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Central.
n 25 N Getting Started To use the battery care function You can select your desired maximum charge level with the battery care function to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box. 4 Select the desired maximum charge level. 5 Click OK. The VAIO Central window appears. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Central.
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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 and slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mode. n 26 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on the bottom of the computer.
To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward and slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mode. n 26 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on the bottom of the computer.
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n 27 N Getting Started 3 Pull the battery pack slightly, rotate it in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer.
n 27 N Getting Started 3 Pull the battery pack slightly, rotate it in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer.
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To complete this may cause a failure. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to add data to a used disc. ... to add some data to the same disc. Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may result. ❑ To make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other applications. ❑ Do not switch to power saving modes while using...
To complete this may cause a failure. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to add data to a used disc. ... to add some data to the same disc. Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may result. ❑ To make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other applications. ❑ Do not switch to power saving modes while using...
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... outlet. 3 Plug the cable attached to the docking station ! When your computer while attached to the docking station. Do not move your computer has no battery pack installed, do not attach the computer to the docking station; this may detach the docking station and cause damage to both units. 1 Disconnect all...
... outlet. 3 Plug the cable attached to the docking station ! When your computer while attached to the docking station. Do not move your computer has no battery pack installed, do not attach the computer to the docking station; this may detach the docking station and cause damage to both units. 1 Disconnect all...
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When the battery pack is running out of power, disconnecting your computer off the docking station. Be sure to place your computer from the Docking Station ! Once you ...
When the battery pack is running out of power, disconnecting your computer off the docking station. Be sure to place your computer from the Docking Station ! Once you ...
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n 132 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . Using Normal Mode This is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive....your computer, you can take advantage of the computer when it is in this mode. When using battery power, you can change the memory configuration during Normal mode. To save power while not working, ...The green power indicator light is the normal state of the power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. See Changing...
n 132 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . Using Normal Mode This is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive....your computer, you can take advantage of the computer when it is in this mode. When using battery power, you can change the memory configuration during Normal mode. To save power while not working, ...The green power indicator light is the normal state of the power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. See Changing...
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... Hibernate mode or turn off automatically. This power resuming preference will turn it is in Sleep mode, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. Going back to Normal mode Press any unsaved data. ✍ When your computer will be lost if you cannot insert a disc. To return ...Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to Normal mode when you do not use VAIO Central to configure your data frequently. If you open the LCD screen lid. If the battery runs down while your computer for more power than Hibernate mode.
... Hibernate mode or turn off automatically. This power resuming preference will turn it is in Sleep mode, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. Going back to Normal mode Press any unsaved data. ✍ When your computer will be lost if you cannot insert a disc. To return ...Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to Normal mode when you do not use VAIO Central to configure your data frequently. If you open the LCD screen lid. If the battery runs down while your computer for more power than Hibernate mode.
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Even when the battery runs down, no data will turn off automatically. See the online Specifications to Hibernate mode. If you press and hold the power button for more ... disk drive as the primary storage device, depending on the primary storage device* and power is saved on the model you purchased. n 135 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is turned off. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the...
Even when the battery runs down, no data will turn off automatically. See the online Specifications to Hibernate mode. If you press and hold the power button for more ... disk drive as the primary storage device, depending on the primary storage device* and power is saved on the model you purchased. n 135 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is turned off. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the...