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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 ...32 Using Your VAIO Computer ...33 Using the Keyboard ...34 Using the Touch Pad ...35 Using Special-function Buttons ...36 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 ...32 Using Your VAIO Computer ...33 Using the Keyboard ...34 Using the Touch Pad ...35 Using Special-function Buttons ...36 Using the Built-in...
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...Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...151 Adding and Removing Memory...152 Precautions ...159 Handling the LCD Screen ...160 Using the Power Source ...161 Handling Your Computer ...162 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 ...
...Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...151 Adding and Removing Memory...152 Precautions ...159 Handling the LCD Screen ...160 Using the Power Source ...161 Handling Your Computer ...162 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 ...
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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 32) Be sure to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! n 14 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Upon...
...; About the Indicator Lights (page 22) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 23) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 24) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 32) Be sure to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! n 14 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Upon...
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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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...only. *2 The storage device configuration of your configuration. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you purchased. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 27) for more information. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is lit. Press the key a second time to...mode or turn it off when this indicator is unlit. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is charging. Charge Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Optical disc drive*1 Illuminates while the drive is off or in use . n 22 N Getting Started About the ...
...only. *2 The storage device configuration of your configuration. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you purchased. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 27) for more information. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is lit. Press the key a second time to...mode or turn it off when this indicator is unlit. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is charging. Charge Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Optical disc drive*1 Illuminates while the drive is off or in use . n 22 N Getting Started About the ...
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... your computer for a long period of the power cord 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.
... your computer for a long period of the power cord 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.
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n 24 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 24 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.
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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 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 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 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. ! This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs.
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... time of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is charging. The battery pack is running out of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to the... maximum charge level you selected with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off...
... time of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is charging. The battery pack is running out of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to the... maximum charge level you selected with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off...
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.... When your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of battery. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data when using the computer. Your computer is directly connected to AC power and ... you will lose all unsaved data. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should save your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should either connect the AC ...
.... When your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of battery. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data when using the computer. Your computer is directly connected to AC power and ... you will lose all unsaved data. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should save your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should either connect the AC ...
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... function. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. 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 charge your battery pack quickly. To check the battery charge capacity Follow...
... function. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. 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 charge your battery pack quickly. To check the battery charge capacity Follow...
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Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. At the confirmation prompt, click OK. 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 30 N Getting Started
Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. At the confirmation prompt, click OK. 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 30 N Getting Started
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n 31 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 and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. You may lose data 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 31 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 and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. You may lose data 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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... on the docking station (4). Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer to the docking station. To attach your computer. Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer to the Docking Station ! n 83 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the docking station.
... on the docking station (4). Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer to the docking station. To attach your computer. Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer to the Docking Station ! n 83 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the docking station.
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... USE indicator light is lit may cause unstable operations. Disconnecting the computer while the IN USE indicator is lit. Use of the computer. When the battery pack is running out of power, disconnecting your computer from the docking station during video playback. Do not disconnect your computer from the docking station...
... USE indicator light is lit may cause unstable operations. Disconnecting the computer while the IN USE indicator is lit. Use of the computer. When the battery pack is running out of power, disconnecting your computer from the docking station during video playback. Do not disconnect your computer from the docking station...
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... in this mode. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. n 143 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management setting you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the... battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. In addition to conserve battery life. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the computer will...
... in this mode. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. n 143 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management setting you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the... battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. In addition to conserve battery life. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the computer will...
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... to use your computer for a long period of time while it is impossible. Your computer comes out of power while your data frequently. If the battery runs out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the previous work state is disconnected... power than out of data, you cannot insert a disc when the computer is in this mode. ! To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. n 144 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . If you will lose all unsaved data.
... to use your computer for a long period of time while it is impossible. Your computer comes out of power while your data frequently. If the battery runs out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the previous work state is disconnected... power than out of data, you cannot insert a disc when the computer is in this mode. ! To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. n 144 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . If you will lose all unsaved data.
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... computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. To change the Sleep mode settings. You will lose all unsaved data. ✍ You can use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer to return to Normal mode when you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Right-click the power status icon... open the LCD screen lid. If the computer is not used for more than four seconds, your computer. ! See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 142). This power resuming preference will be lost if you press and hold the power button for a certain period of time, it...
... computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. To change the Sleep mode settings. You will lose all unsaved data. ✍ You can use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer to return to Normal mode when you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Right-click the power status icon... open the LCD screen lid. If the computer is not used for more than four seconds, your computer. ! See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 142). This power resuming preference will be lost if you press and hold the power button for a certain period of time, it...
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... mode, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to place the computer into Hibernate mode. n 146 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 in this.... Alternatively, you cannot insert a disc. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Do not move your computer is turned off . Even when the battery runs out of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer before its power indicator light turns off .
... mode, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to place the computer into Hibernate mode. n 146 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 in this.... Alternatively, you cannot insert a disc. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Do not move your computer is turned off . Even when the battery runs out of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer before its power indicator light turns off .