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... about Your VAIO Computer 5 Ergonomic Considerations 8 Getting Started 10 Locating Controls and Ports 11 About the Indicator Lights 16 Connecting a Power Source 17 Using the Battery Pack 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 26 Using the Power Saving Modes 27 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 30 Using Your VAIO Computer...
... about Your VAIO Computer 5 Ergonomic Considerations 8 Getting Started 10 Locating Controls and Ports 11 About the Indicator Lights 16 Connecting a Power Source 17 Using the Battery Pack 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 26 Using the Power Saving Modes 27 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 30 Using Your VAIO Computer...
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...137 Handling the LCD Screen 139 Using the Power Source 140 Handling the Built-in Camera 141 Handling Discs 142 Using the Battery Pack 143 Handling "Memory Stick 144 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 145 Using Fingerprint Authentication 146 Troubleshooting 147 Computer Operations... 149 System Update / Security 155 Recovery 156 Battery Pack 159 Built-in Camera 161 Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN 163 Wireless WAN 167 Bluetooth Technology 168 Optical Discs 172 Display 177...
...137 Handling the LCD Screen 139 Using the Power Source 140 Handling the Built-in Camera 141 Handling Discs 142 Using the Battery Pack 143 Handling "Memory Stick 144 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 145 Using Fingerprint Authentication 146 Troubleshooting 147 Computer Operations... 149 System Update / Security 155 Recovery 156 Battery Pack 159 Built-in Camera 161 Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN 163 Wireless WAN 167 Bluetooth Technology 168 Optical Discs 172 Display 177...
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on the bottom or the back panel of the VAIO Care window; When you contact VAIO Support, you will be found at http://support.vaio.sony.eu/. Other sources for the serial number of the computer. The serial number is a 15-digit number that can be asked for information about ...the VAIO computer are: ❑ The VAIO Forum at http://club-vaio.com, which offers product information ❑ The Sony style online store at http://www.sonystyle-europe.com or inside the battery compartment. If you solve most problems. For details, see Using the VAIO Care (page 32). Support Web Sites If...
on the bottom or the back panel of the VAIO Care window; When you contact VAIO Support, you will be found at http://support.vaio.sony.eu/. Other sources for the serial number of the computer. The serial number is a 15-digit number that can be asked for information about ...the VAIO computer are: ❑ The VAIO Forum at http://club-vaio.com, which offers product information ❑ The Sony style online store at http://www.sonystyle-europe.com or inside the battery compartment. If you solve most problems. For details, see Using the VAIO Care (page 32). Support Web Sites If...
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... manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 16) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 17) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 19) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 26) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 27) ❑ Keeping Your Computer in Optimum...
... manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 16) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 17) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 19) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 26) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 27) ❑ Keeping Your Computer in Optimum...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back/Bottom n 15 N A Air vents B SIM card slot* (page 69) C Battery connector (page 19) D Docking station connector* (page 89) E Memory module compartment cover (page 127) * On selected models only.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back/Bottom n 15 N A Air vents B SIM card slot* (page 69) C Battery connector (page 19) D Docking station connector* (page 89) E Memory module compartment cover (page 127) * On selected models only.
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Press it off while this indicator light is lit. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator light is turned off . See Charging the Battery Pack (page 22) for more wireless options are enabled. Illuminates while data access to a memory card, such as "Memory Stick" and an SD memory card, ... Num Lk key to turn it a second time to the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is in uppercase. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to type letters in progress. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off...
Press it off while this indicator light is lit. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator light is turned off . See Charging the Battery Pack (page 22) for more wireless options are enabled. Illuminates while data access to a memory card, such as "Memory Stick" and an SD memory card, ... Num Lk key to turn it a second time to the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is in uppercase. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to type letters in progress. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off...
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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 your computer. The shape of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable from the AC outlet. ✍ Use only the ...supplied AC adapter for supplying power to an AC power source and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source n 17 N Connecting...
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 your computer. The shape of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable from the AC outlet. ✍ Use only the ...supplied AC adapter for supplying power to an AC power source and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source n 17 N Connecting...
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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. 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.
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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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.... ! You will lose all unsaved data if you use genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapters that meet the quality assurance standard, supplied by Sony for your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it ...is highly recommended that you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not ...
.... ! You will lose all unsaved data if you use genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapters that meet the quality assurance standard, supplied by Sony for your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it ...is highly recommended that you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not ...
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...fast in orange Meaning The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of delivery. Charge indicator status Lit in this manual from your computer is charging. When the battery pack charges close to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! The battery pack is running out of... power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to the maximum charge level you selected, the charge...
...fast in orange Meaning The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of delivery. Charge indicator status Lit in this manual from your computer is charging. When the battery pack charges close to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! The battery pack is running out of... power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to the maximum charge level you selected, the charge...
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...in Sleep mode, you should either connect the AC adapter to the previous work state is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using the computer. Going back to recharge ...the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data, you should save your data frequently and manually...
...in Sleep mode, you should either connect the AC adapter to the previous work state is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using the computer. Going back to recharge ...the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data, you should save your data frequently and manually...
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To get the most out of the battery pack extends. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 24 N Checking the Battery Charge Capacity The battery charge capacity gradually decreases as the number of battery charging increases or the duration of use of the battery pack, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings. To check the battery charge capacity 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery. ✍ Additionally, you can enable the battery care function to extend the life of the battery pack.
To get the most out of the battery pack extends. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 24 N Checking the Battery Charge Capacity The battery charge capacity gradually decreases as the number of battery charging increases or the duration of use of the battery pack, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings. To check the battery charge capacity 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery. ✍ Additionally, you can enable the battery care function to extend the life of the battery pack.
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... is running on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 123) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 27) 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.
... is running on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 123) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 27) 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.
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.... However, Sleep mode uses more power than out of Hibernate mode. If the battery pack runs out of power while your computer while it off. The green power indicator light is lit while the computer is in Sleep mode, ... an extended period of time while it is disconnected from an AC power source, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. Even when the battery pack runs out of power, no data will lose all unsaved data. Getting Started > Using the Power Saving Modes n 27 N Using the Power Saving Modes...
.... However, Sleep mode uses more power than out of Hibernate mode. If the battery pack runs out of power while your computer while it off. The green power indicator light is lit while the computer is in Sleep mode, ... an extended period of time while it is disconnected from an AC power source, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. Even when the battery pack runs out of power, no data will lose all unsaved data. Getting Started > Using the Power Saving Modes n 27 N Using the Power Saving Modes...
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... the wireless WAN function, you first need to insert a SIM card into the SIM card slot on your computer. 2 Remove the battery pack from the computer. ✍ For detailed instructions, see To remove the battery pack (page 21). 3 Remove the SIM card (1) by pushing it out from the VAIO selected telecom operator.
... the wireless WAN function, you first need to insert a SIM card into the SIM card slot on your computer. 2 Remove the battery pack from the computer. ✍ For detailed instructions, see To remove the battery pack (page 21). 3 Remove the SIM card (1) by pushing it out from the VAIO selected telecom operator.
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n 71 N ! Do not damage the SIM card in any way, either by bending or exerting pressure on the SIM card. Be sure to hold your computer firmly before inserting or removing the card. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless WAN 4 Insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot with its printed circuit side down. Make sure the battery pack is installed properly. Do not touch the printed circuit on the card. 5 Reinstall the battery pack. !
n 71 N ! Do not damage the SIM card in any way, either by bending or exerting pressure on the SIM card. Be sure to hold your computer firmly before inserting or removing the card. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless WAN 4 Insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot with its printed circuit side down. Make sure the battery pack is installed properly. Do not touch the printed circuit on the card. 5 Reinstall the battery pack. !
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... the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (2) and the other end into the DC IN port (3) on the docking station (4). Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer when it is attached to the AC adapter (2) into an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable connected to the docking station...
... the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (2) and the other end into the DC IN port (3) on the docking station (4). Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer when it is attached to the AC adapter (2) into an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable connected to the docking station...
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... station may result in loss of unsaved data or a failure of the computer. Disconnecting the computer while the IN USE indicator is lit. When the battery pack is running out of power, disconnecting your computer from the docking station may cause unstable operations. Do not disconnect your computer off the docking...
... station may result in loss of unsaved data or a failure of the computer. Disconnecting the computer while the IN USE indicator is lit. When the battery pack is running out of power, disconnecting your computer from the docking station may cause unstable operations. Do not disconnect your computer off the docking...
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... for each item. 4 Click OK. ✍ You can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operation of your computer and longer battery life. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you need to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings ...on AC or battery power to step 3. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to suit your requirements for power consumption. Customizing Your...
... for each item. 4 Click OK. ✍ You can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operation of your computer and longer battery life. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you need to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings ...on AC or battery power to step 3. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to suit your requirements for power consumption. Customizing Your...