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... More about Your VAIO Computer 5 Ergonomic Considerations 7 Getting Started 9 Locating Controls and Ports 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...
... More about Your VAIO Computer 5 Ergonomic Considerations 7 Getting Started 9 Locating Controls and Ports 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...
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... 106 Handling the LCD Screen 108 Using the Power Source 109 Handling the Built-in Camera 110 Handling Discs 111 Using the Battery Pack 112 Handling "Memory Stick 113 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 114 Troubleshooting 115 Computer Operations 117 System Update / Security 123... Recovery 125 Battery Pack 127 Built-in Camera 129 Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN 131 Bluetooth Technology 135 Optical Discs 139 Display 144 Printing 148 Microphone ...
... 106 Handling the LCD Screen 108 Using the Power Source 109 Handling the Built-in Camera 110 Handling Discs 111 Using the Battery Pack 112 Handling "Memory Stick 113 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 114 Troubleshooting 115 Computer Operations 117 System Update / Security 123... Recovery 125 Battery Pack 127 Built-in Camera 129 Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN 131 Bluetooth Technology 135 Optical Discs 139 Display 144 Printing 148 Microphone ...
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... Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 3. Support Web Sites If you can be found on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO computer. If you need to other information resources are also available: ❑ The Club VAIO community at http://club-vaio.com...
... Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 3. Support Web Sites If you can be found on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO computer. If you need to other information resources are also available: ❑ The Club VAIO community at http://club-vaio.com...
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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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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back A Security slot B Network (LAN) port (page 56) C Battery connector (page 19) D DC IN port (page 17) n 12 N
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back A Security slot B Network (LAN) port (page 56) C Battery connector (page 19) D DC IN port (page 17) n 12 N
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Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to change how you are enabled. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 16 N About the Indicator ... into Sleep mode or turn it off or enters Hibernate mode. Illuminates while data access to turn it off the indicator light. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 22) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Disc drive Media Access...
Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to change how you are enabled. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 16 N About the Indicator ... into Sleep mode or turn it off or enters Hibernate mode. Illuminates while data access to turn it off the indicator light. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 22) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Disc drive Media Access...
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Using the AC Adapter While your computer is directly connected to your computer. To use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to an AC power source and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC adapter (3) into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable from the AC...
Using the AC Adapter While your computer is directly connected to your computer. To use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to an AC power source and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC adapter (3) into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable from the AC...
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. n 19 N Installing/Removing 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.
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. n 19 N Installing/Removing 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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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 20 N 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projection (2) on either side of the battery compartment fits into the U-shaped cut (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.
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 20 N 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projection (2) on either side of the battery compartment fits into the U-shaped cut (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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... arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. ! For safety reasons this computer only functions with genuine Sony battery packs designed for this model. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 21 N To remove the battery pack ! Certain rechargeable batteries do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. You may lose data if you remove the...
... arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. ! For safety reasons this computer only functions with genuine Sony battery packs designed for this model. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 21 N To remove the battery pack ! Certain rechargeable batteries do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. You may lose data if you remove the...
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... indicator Blinks along with the orange power indicator Blinks fast 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 computer to the maximum charge level you selected, the charge indicator turns off. The charge indicator...
... indicator Blinks along with the orange power indicator Blinks fast 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 computer to the maximum charge level you selected, the charge indicator turns off. The charge indicator...
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...save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of data, you enable the battery care function of data while the computer is in Sleep mode, you are in your computer while it is directly connected to the previous work... state is impossible. When the battery pack is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. The battery pack continues to recharge the battery pack or shut down your battery pack if you should save your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the...
...save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of data, you enable the battery care function of data while the computer is in Sleep mode, you are in your computer while it is directly connected to the previous work... state is impossible. When the battery pack is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. The battery pack continues to recharge the battery pack or shut down your battery pack if you should save your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the...
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See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 26) for 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. See Using the VAIO Power Management ...(page 93) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. Getting Started > Using the...
See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 26) for 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. See Using the VAIO Power Management ...(page 93) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. Getting Started > Using the...
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... quicker than Hibernate mode. The power indicator light is unlit while your computer is in Sleep mode, you will be lost. Going back to conserve battery life. However, Sleep mode uses more power than out of the power management settings to the previous work state is in storage device(s) and the... data will lose all unsaved data. In addition to the normal operating mode, your computer has two distinct power saving modes to use . If the battery pack runs out of the system is the normal state of data, you do not intend to suit your computer is impossible. Mode Normal mode...
... quicker than Hibernate mode. The power indicator light is unlit while your computer is in Sleep mode, you will be lost. Going back to conserve battery life. However, Sleep mode uses more power than out of the power management settings to the previous work state is in storage device(s) and the... data will lose all unsaved data. In addition to the normal operating mode, your computer has two distinct power saving modes to use . If the battery pack runs out of the system is the normal state of data, you do not intend to suit your computer is impossible. Mode Normal mode...
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... what kind of power source you need to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings on the right of your computer and longer battery life. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your desired power plan ... > Using the VAIO Power Management n 93 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your power status. The VAIO Power Management function is added to ensure better operation of your desired power plan. With this icon...
... what kind of power source you need to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings on the right of your computer and longer battery life. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your desired power plan ... > Using the VAIO Power Management n 93 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your power status. The VAIO Power Management function is added to ensure better operation of your desired power plan. With this icon...
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... produce or hold static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from the computer. If a memory module is not available, do not work in the following : ❑ The procedures described in...
... produce or hold static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from the computer. If a memory module is not available, do not work in the following : ❑ The procedures described in...
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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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... while aligning the notch on the motherboard other than the memory module. Be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. Do not touch any components on the module with the small projection in until it may cause damage to...
... while aligning the notch on the motherboard other than the memory module. Be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. Do not touch any components on the module with the small projection in until it may cause damage to...
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... (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)
... (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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... 60°C, such as dropping it on a hard surface. ❑ If you experience a ringing in use. For safety reasons this computer only functions with genuine Sony battery packs designed for a considerable amount of time, the remaining battery life may create a traffic hazard and is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. If an unauthorized...
... 60°C, such as dropping it on a hard surface. ❑ If you experience a ringing in use. For safety reasons this computer only functions with genuine Sony battery packs designed for a considerable amount of time, the remaining battery life may create a traffic hazard and is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. If an unauthorized...