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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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...; 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 using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware...
...; 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 using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware...
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Charge Illuminates while the battery pack is lit. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it a second time to type letters in use. The numeric keypad is ... all programs. WIRELESS Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is turned on. *1 On selected models only. *2 The storage device configuration of your configuration. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 27) for more information. Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is being read from or written...
Charge Illuminates while the battery pack is lit. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it a second time to type letters in use. The numeric keypad is ... all programs. WIRELESS Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is turned on. *1 On selected models only. *2 The storage device configuration of your configuration. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 27) for more information. Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is being read from or written...
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... an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to your computer. n 23 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode.
... an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to your computer. n 23 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode.
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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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... in this manual from your computer is charging. The battery pack is running out of delivery. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is not fully charged at the time of...
... in this manual from your computer is charging. The battery pack is running out of delivery. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is not fully charged at the time of...
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...Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of data, you should save your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently. When your computer and install... a fully charged battery pack. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. Going back to charge while you should ...
...Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of data, you should save your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently. When your computer and install... a fully charged battery pack. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. Going back to charge while you should ...
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...9997; Alternatively, you to charge your battery pack quickly. To enable the battery care function and the quick charge 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 the right ... Click to select the Enable Quick Charge Function check box in To enable the battery care function and the quick charge function above and check detailed information. The battery care function makes the battery life longer, and the quick charge function allows you can select the...
...9997; Alternatively, you to charge your battery pack quickly. To enable the battery care function and the quick charge 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 the right ... Click to select the Enable Quick Charge Function check box in To enable the battery care function and the quick charge function above and check detailed information. The battery care function makes the battery life longer, and the quick charge function allows you can select the...
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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 in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. 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 on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. 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 in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. 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 on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 30 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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To attach your computer 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 docking station. Use the DVI-D or MONITOR port on the docking station for connecting an external display. 1 Disconnect ...
To attach your computer 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 docking station. Use the DVI-D or MONITOR port on the docking station for connecting an external display. 1 Disconnect ...
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... the Docking Station ! Disconnecting the computer while the IN USE indicator is lit may cause unstable operations. Be sure to take your computer. When the battery pack is lit. Be sure that no devices connected to the docking station are in loss of unsaved data or a failure of power, disconnecting your...
... the Docking Station ! Disconnecting the computer while the IN USE indicator is lit may cause unstable operations. Be sure to take your computer. When the battery pack is lit. Be sure that no devices connected to the docking station are in loss of unsaved data or a failure of power, disconnecting your...
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n 144 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. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should be... aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the computer when it is lit in use. When using battery power, you select. ! In addition to the normal operating mode, your computer and install ...
n 144 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. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should be... aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the computer when it is lit in use. When using battery power, you select. ! In addition to the normal operating mode, your computer and install ...
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n 145 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. Your computer comes ... activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to use your computer is in Sleep mode, you should save your computer is impossible. If the battery runs down while your computer for a long period of time while it is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into Hibernate mode or turn...
n 145 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. Your computer comes ... activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to use your computer is in Sleep mode, you should save your computer is impossible. If the battery runs down while your computer for a long period of time while it is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into Hibernate mode or turn...
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... button for a certain period of time, it will turn off automatically. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 143). To modify this, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. You will lose all unsaved data. ✍ You can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Right-...click the power status icon on your computer will enter Sleep mode. If you open the LCD screen lid. To change the Sleep mode settings. n 146 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To ...
... button for a certain period of time, it will turn off automatically. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 143). To modify this, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. You will lose all unsaved data. ✍ You can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Right-...click the power status icon on your computer will enter Sleep mode. If you open the LCD screen lid. To change the Sleep mode settings. n 146 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To ...
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... place the computer into Hibernate mode. The computer enters Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! n 147 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of shutting down , no data will be activated. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow...computer for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer is turned off . Even when the battery runs down and resuming. This power saving mode saves you the time of the system is saved on the built-in storage device* and power...
... place the computer into Hibernate mode. The computer enters Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! n 147 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of shutting down , no data will be activated. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow...computer for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer is turned off . Even when the battery runs down and resuming. This power saving mode saves you the time of the system is saved on the built-in storage device* and power...
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The computer returns to Normal mode Press the power button. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 143). This power resuming preference will turn off automatically. ✍ It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode ... lost if you open the LCD screen lid. If you press and hold the power button for more than from Sleep mode. You can use VAIO Control Center to Normal mode when you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. n 148 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to its normal state. !
The computer returns to Normal mode Press the power button. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 143). This power resuming preference will turn off automatically. ✍ It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode ... lost if you open the LCD screen lid. If you press and hold the power button for more than from Sleep mode. You can use VAIO Control Center to Normal mode when you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. n 148 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to its normal state. !