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... ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...21 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...
... ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...21 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 ...139 Handling the LCD Screen ...140 Using the Power Source ...141 Handling Your Computer ...142 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...144 Handling Floppy Disks ...145 Handling Discs ...146 Using the Battery Pack ...147 Using Headphones ...149 Handling the Memory Stick ...150 Handling the Hard Disk ...151 Updating Your Computer ...152 Troubleshooting ...153 Computer ...155 System Security ...164 Battery...165 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...167 Internet ...170 Networking ...172 Bluetooth Technology ...175 Optical Discs ...180 Display ...184 Printing ...188 Microphone ...189
n4 N Precautions ...139 Handling the LCD Screen ...140 Using the Power Source ...141 Handling Your Computer ...142 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...144 Handling Floppy Disks ...145 Handling Discs ...146 Using the Battery Pack ...147 Using Headphones ...149 Handling the Memory Stick ...150 Handling the Hard Disk ...151 Updating Your Computer ...152 Troubleshooting ...153 Computer ...155 System Security ...164 Battery...165 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...167 Internet ...170 Networking ...172 Bluetooth Technology ...175 Optical Discs ...180 Display ...184 Printing ...188 Microphone ...189
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... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 21) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 23) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 24) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 31) Before starting your...
... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 21) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 23) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 24) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 31) Before starting your...
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Back A Battery connector (page 24) n 17 N Getting Started
Back A Battery connector (page 24) n 17 N Getting Started
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See Charging the Battery Pack (page 27) for more information. Illuminates while data is being read from or written to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep ... press the Shift key while the indicator is reading or writing data. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is charging. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Illuminates while the drive is in use . Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator...
See Charging the Battery Pack (page 27) for more information. Illuminates while data is being read from or written to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep ... press the Shift key while the indicator is reading or writing data. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is charging. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Illuminates while the drive is in use . Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator...
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...; To disconnect your computer. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 128). n 23 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the computer. ! This...
...; To disconnect your computer. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 128). n 23 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the computer. ! This...
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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. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
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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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✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. ! n 26 N Getting Started This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs.
✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. ! n 26 N Getting Started This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs.
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...close to the maximum charge level you selected with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. Charge indicator status Lit in this manual from your...turns off. n 27 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) ...
...close to the maximum charge level you selected with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. Charge indicator status Lit in this manual from your...turns off. n 27 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) ...
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... mode, you are in your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power. n 28 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the..., such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of data, you should save your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently. Going back to charge while you will lose all unsaved data.
... mode, you are in your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power. n 28 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the..., such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of data, you should save your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently. Going back to charge while you will lose all unsaved data.
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...battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed information. To make the battery life longer, enable the battery... care function. n 29 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can select the battery charging method for your battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To check the battery wear level Follow ...
...battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed information. To make the battery life longer, enable the battery... care function. n 29 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can select the battery charging method for your battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To check the battery wear level Follow ...
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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, 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. 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 !
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n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you use the remote commander Before using the remote commander, you need to insert the supplied AA manganese batteries to enable communication between the computer and the remote commander. To insert batteries 1 Turn the remote commander over. 2 Slightly push down the dented area (1), slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow, and remove the cover.
n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you use the remote commander Before using the remote commander, you need to insert the supplied AA manganese batteries to enable communication between the computer and the remote commander. To insert batteries 1 Turn the remote commander over. 2 Slightly push down the dented area (1), slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow, and remove the cover.
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3 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into place. ✍ If the remote commander does not operate properly, you may need to replace the batteries. When the remote commander is not going to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Put the battery cover back on the remote commander and slide it in the reverse direction of time, remove the batteries to be used for an extended period of the arrow illustrated above until the cover clicks into the remote commander.
3 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into place. ✍ If the remote commander does not operate properly, you may need to replace the batteries. When the remote commander is not going to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Put the battery cover back on the remote commander and slide it in the reverse direction of time, remove the batteries to be used for an extended period of the arrow illustrated above until the cover clicks into the remote commander.
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n 125 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. When using battery power, you can take advantage of the power management setting you select. ! The green power indicator light is in ... either connect the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. In addition...
n 125 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. When using battery power, you can take advantage of the power management setting you select. ! The green power indicator light is in ... either connect the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. In addition...
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The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs down while your computer will lose all unsaved data. If you can press the sleep button on your computer is impossible. Sleep mode uses ... work state is in Sleep mode, you should save your computer for more power than out of data, you cannot insert a disc. n 126 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. !
The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs down while your computer will lose all unsaved data. If you can press the sleep button on your computer is impossible. Sleep mode uses ... work state is in Sleep mode, you should save your computer for more power than out of data, you cannot insert a disc. n 126 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. !
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n 128 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of shutting down , no data will be lost. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 ... Hibernate mode. Alternatively, you do not intend to place the computer into Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Even when the battery runs down and resuming. See the online specifications to find out about your storage device configuration. ✍ If you can click Start, the arrow next...
n 128 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of shutting down , no data will be lost. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 ... Hibernate mode. Alternatively, you do not intend to place the computer into Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Even when the battery runs down and resuming. See the online specifications to find out about your storage device configuration. ✍ If you can click Start, the arrow next...
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... using at that shows your computer and longer battery life. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. n 130 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for more ... power plans for running on the taskbar. Click this software application, you need to the Windows Power Options Properties. The VAIO Power Management is added to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your desired power plan. Change...
... using at that shows your computer and longer battery life. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. n 130 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for more ... power plans for running on the taskbar. Click this software application, you need to the Windows Power Options Properties. The VAIO Power Management is added to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your desired power plan. Change...
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... surface before you remove any cover or panel from the computer. If such a station is not detected by installing optional memory modules. n 133 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to place... computers and with your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Failure to your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from ESD.
... surface before you remove any cover or panel from the computer. If such a station is not detected by installing optional memory modules. n 133 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to place... computers and with your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Failure to your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from ESD.