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... ...12 Getting Started ...14 Locating Controls and Ports...15 About the Indicator Lights ...22 Connecting a Power Source ...24 Using the Battery Pack ...25 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard ...35 Using the Touch Pad ...36 Using Special-function Buttons ...37 Using the Built-in...
... ...12 Getting Started ...14 Locating Controls and Ports...15 About the Indicator Lights ...22 Connecting a Power Source ...24 Using the Battery Pack ...25 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard ...35 Using the Touch Pad ...36 Using Special-function Buttons ...37 Using the Built-in...
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n4 N Precautions ...143 Handling the LCD Screen ...144 Using the Power Source ...145 Handling Your Computer ...146 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...148 Handling Floppy Disks ...149 Handling Discs ...150 Using the Battery Pack ...151 Using Headphones ...153 Handling the Memory Stick ...154 Handling the Hard Disk ...155 Updating Your Computer ...156 Troubleshooting ...157 Computer ...159 System Security ...167 Battery...168 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...170 Internet ...172 Networking ...174 Bluetooth Technology ...177 Optical Discs ...181 Display ...186 Printing ...190 Microphone ...191
n4 N Precautions ...143 Handling the LCD Screen ...144 Using the Power Source ...145 Handling Your Computer ...146 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...148 Handling Floppy Disks ...149 Handling Discs ...150 Using the Battery Pack ...151 Using Headphones ...153 Handling the Memory Stick ...154 Handling the Hard Disk ...155 Updating Your Computer ...156 Troubleshooting ...157 Computer ...159 System Security ...167 Battery...168 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...170 Internet ...172 Networking ...174 Bluetooth Technology ...177 Optical Discs ...181 Display ...186 Printing ...190 Microphone ...191
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... the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. n 14 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start 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 the manufacturers' instructions. ...10065; Locating Controls and Ports (page 15) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 22) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 24) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 25) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33)
... the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. n 14 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start 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 the manufacturers' instructions. ...10065; Locating Controls and Ports (page 15) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 22) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 24) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 25) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33)
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Back A Battery connector (page 25) n 18 N Getting Started
Back A Battery connector (page 25) n 18 N Getting Started
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... Hibernate mode. Press the Num Lk key to type letters in use . Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is charging. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off... being read from or written to deactivate the numeric keypad. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is not in uppercase. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 28) for more information.
... Hibernate mode. Press the Num Lk key to type letters in use . Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is charging. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off... being read from or written to deactivate the numeric keypad. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is not in uppercase. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 28) for more information.
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Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. n 24 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 132). Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for a ...
Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. n 24 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 132). Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for a ...
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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. n 25 N Getting Started 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 25 N Getting Started 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 26 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 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 26 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 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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n 27 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 27 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. !
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... is not fully charged at the time of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is charging. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! n 28 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your desired maximum charge level, see Using the...
... is not fully charged at the time of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is charging. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! n 28 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your desired maximum charge level, see Using the...
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..., you are in 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. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data when using the computer. Going back to ...the previous work state is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management ...
..., you are in 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. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data when using the computer. Going back to ...the previous work state is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management ...
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... low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to 3 in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed information. n 30 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You...
... low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to 3 in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed information. n 30 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You...
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n 31 N Getting Started At the confirmation prompt, click OK. Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. 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.
n 31 N Getting Started At the confirmation prompt, click OK. Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. 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.
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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 lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 32 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! 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.
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 lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 32 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! 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.
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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 63 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 63 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.
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n 64 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 avoid possible damage from battery leakage. When the remote commander is not going 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.
n 64 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 avoid possible damage from battery leakage. When the remote commander is not going 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.
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n 129 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. Using Normal Mode This is the normal ...state of the power management setting you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. In addition to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you select. ! The green power indicator light is in...
n 129 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. Using Normal Mode This is the normal ...state of the power management setting you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. In addition to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you select. ! The green power indicator light is in...
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... to place the computer into Sleep mode. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the previous work state is impossible. If the battery runs out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! Your computer comes out of power while your computer is in this mode. ! n 130 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 off ...
... to place the computer into Sleep mode. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the previous work state is impossible. If the battery runs out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! Your computer comes out of power while your computer is in this mode. ! n 130 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 off ...
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...and power is turned off . Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Even when the battery runs out of power, no data will be activated. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to place... the computer into Hibernate mode. n 132 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the built-in Hibernate mode, you do not intend to...
...and power is turned off . Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Even when the battery runs out of power, no data will be activated. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to place... the computer into Hibernate mode. n 132 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the built-in Hibernate mode, you do not intend to...
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... power status. Change the settings for more information. See the help file included with the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to ensure better operation of power source you need to display the window that time,... Power Options window. This icon indicates what kind of your requirements for example, AC power. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to the Windows Power Options. n 134 N Customizing Your...
... power status. Change the settings for more information. See the help file included with the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to ensure better operation of power source you need to display the window that time,... Power Options window. This icon indicates what kind of your requirements for example, AC power. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to the Windows Power Options. n 134 N Customizing Your...