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... 10 About the Indicator Lights 16 Connecting a Power Source 17 Using the Battery Pack 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 25 Using the Power Saving Modes 26 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 33 Using Special-...76 Connecting an External Microphone 78 Connecting a USB Device 79 Connecting an i.LINK Device 81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 83 Setting the Password 84 Using Intel(R) VT 91 Using the VAIO Control Center 92 Using the VAIO Power Management 93 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 94 Adding and Removing Memory 95
... 10 About the Indicator Lights 16 Connecting a Power Source 17 Using the Battery Pack 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 25 Using the Power Saving Modes 26 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 33 Using Special-...76 Connecting an External Microphone 78 Connecting a USB Device 79 Connecting an i.LINK Device 81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 83 Setting the Password 84 Using Intel(R) VT 91 Using the VAIO Control Center 92 Using the VAIO Power Management 93 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 94 Adding and Removing Memory 95
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... more guidance can visit our products web site at http://www.vaio.eu/, or our online store at http://www.vaio-link.com for troubleshooting guidance. The serial number is located on the VAIO-Link web site. In case you need to other VAIO users. ❑ For product information, you have the serial ...number of your VAIO computer ready at hand. If you can be found on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your...
... more guidance can visit our products web site at http://www.vaio.eu/, or our online store at http://www.vaio-link.com for troubleshooting guidance. The serial number is located on the VAIO-Link web site. In case you need to other VAIO users. ❑ For product information, you have the serial ...number of your VAIO computer ready at hand. If you can be found on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your...
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Getting Started > Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 10) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 16) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 17) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 19) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 26) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 29) n9 N
Getting Started > Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 10) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 16) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 17) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 19) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 26) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 29) n9 N
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..., your data frequently. Your computer is in Sleep mode, you should save your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life becomes short. You can be recharged any time. Going back to an AC power source. To avoid loss of power while the ...computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. If ...
..., your data frequently. Your computer is in Sleep mode, you should save your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life becomes short. You can be recharged any time. Going back to an AC power source. To avoid loss of power while the ...computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. If ...
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... more information. ❑ Change the power saving settings on battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 24 N Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options.
... more information. ❑ Change the power saving settings on battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 24 N Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options.
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... ✍ You can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operation of your computer and longer battery life. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 93 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you can check the current power plan settings with the... VAIO Power Management Viewer in the Power Options window. The VAIO Power Management function is added to suit your power status. Selecting a Power Plan When you start the computer, a power status icon appears on AC or battery power to the Windows ...
... ✍ You can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operation of your computer and longer battery life. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 93 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you can check the current power plan settings with the... VAIO Power Management Viewer in the Power Options window. The VAIO Power Management function is added to suit your power status. Selecting a Power Plan When you start the computer, a power status icon appears on AC or battery power to the Windows ...
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...damage to place your computer on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from the computer. Ground yourself by maintaining contact with your manufacturer's warranty. ... the sales dealer or the manufacturer of your computer, you can increase the amount of the chassis while performing the procedure. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 95 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to do not handle materials that are compatible ...
...damage to place your computer on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from the computer. Ground yourself by maintaining contact with your manufacturer's warranty. ... the sales dealer or the manufacturer of your computer, you can increase the amount of the chassis while performing the procedure. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 95 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to do not handle materials that are compatible ...
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Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 97 N Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack. 3 Wait about an hour until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screw (indicated by the arrow below) on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover. 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity.
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 97 N Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack. 3 Wait about an hour until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screw (indicated by the arrow below) on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover. 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity.
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Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory 8 Slide the memory module into place. If you want to install only one memory module, be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the motherboard other than the memory module. n 99 N ! Do not force the...
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory 8 Slide the memory module into place. If you want to install only one memory module, be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the motherboard other than the memory module. n 99 N ! Do not force the...
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Precautions > n 101 N Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Safety Information (page 102) ❑ Care and Maintenance Information (page 105) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 106) ❑ Handling the ... (page 108) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 109) ❑ Handling the Built-in Camera (page 110) ❑ Handling Discs (page 111) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 112) ❑ Handling "Memory Stick" (page 113) ❑ Handling the Built-in Storage Device (page 114)
Precautions > n 101 N Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Safety Information (page 102) ❑ Care and Maintenance Information (page 105) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 106) ❑ Handling the ... (page 108) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 109) ❑ Handling the Built-in Camera (page 110) ❑ Handling Discs (page 111) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 112) ❑ Handling "Memory Stick" (page 113) ❑ Handling the Built-in Storage Device (page 114)
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.... ❑ Do not use cut or damaged connection cables. ❑ If your computer, shut down the computer, unplug it, and remove the battery pack. The electromagnetic field of more than 35°C or less than 5°C ❑ High humidity ❑ Do not place electronic equipment near... Handling Your Computer ❑ If you drop a solid object or any objects on the computer. If any problems occur, unplug the computer and contact VAIO-Link. ❑ To avoid losing data when your computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one, moisture may cause interference to ...
.... ❑ Do not use cut or damaged connection cables. ❑ If your computer, shut down the computer, unplug it, and remove the battery pack. The electromagnetic field of more than 35°C or less than 5°C ❑ High humidity ❑ Do not place electronic equipment near... Handling Your Computer ❑ If you drop a solid object or any objects on the computer. If any problems occur, unplug the computer and contact VAIO-Link. ❑ To avoid losing data when your computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one, moisture may cause interference to ...
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Many problems have simple solutions. Some features and options in this section may not be available on your VAIO computer. Troubleshooting > n 115 N Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your computer. ❑...; Computer Operations (page 117) ❑ System Update / Security (page 123) ❑ Recovery (page 125) ❑ Battery Pack (page 127) ❑ Built-in Camera (page 129) ❑ Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN) (page 131) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (page 135) ❑...
Many problems have simple solutions. Some features and options in this section may not be available on your VAIO computer. Troubleshooting > n 115 N Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your computer. ❑...; Computer Operations (page 117) ❑ System Update / Security (page 123) ❑ Recovery (page 125) ❑ Battery Pack (page 127) ❑ Built-in Camera (page 129) ❑ Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN) (page 131) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (page 135) ❑...
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...on and the power indicator light is lit. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged. ❑ Disconnect all connected USB ... ❑ If you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Wait three to turn on . Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then ... N Computer Operations What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. For your safety,... the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for at least one hour. ...
...on and the power indicator light is lit. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged. ❑ Disconnect all connected USB ... ❑ If you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Wait three to turn on . Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then ... N Computer Operations What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. For your safety,... the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for at least one hour. ...
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... programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer and remove the battery pack. What should I fully charge my battery pack? Then reinstall the battery pack to avoid losing data. Why can't I do if a message appears notifying of either incompatibility... or the improper installation of your battery pack on the VAIO Control Center. To solve this problem, turn off your data frequently to the computer. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate...
... programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer and remove the battery pack. What should I fully charge my battery pack? Then reinstall the battery pack to avoid losing data. Why can't I do if a message appears notifying of either incompatibility... or the improper installation of your battery pack on the VAIO Control Center. To solve this problem, turn off your data frequently to the computer. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate...