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... about Your VAIO Computer 5 Ergonomic Considerations 9 Getting Started 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 20 Connecting a Power Source 21 Using the Battery Pack 23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 33 Using the Power Saving Modes 34 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 37 Using Your VAIO Computer...
... about Your VAIO Computer 5 Ergonomic Considerations 9 Getting Started 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 20 Connecting a Power Source 21 Using the Battery Pack 23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 33 Using the Power Saving Modes 34 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 37 Using Your VAIO Computer...
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...148 Handling the LCD Screen 150 Using the Power Source 151 Handling the Built-in Camera 152 Handling Discs 153 Using the Battery Pack 154 Handling "Memory Stick 155 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 156 Using Fingerprint Authentication 157 Using the TPM 158 Troubleshooting... 159 Computer Operations 161 System Update / Security 167 Recovery / Recovery Media 168 Partition 171 Battery Pack 172 Built-in Camera 174 Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN 176 Wireless WAN 180 BLUETOOTH Technology 181 Optical Discs 184 GPS 189 Display...
...148 Handling the LCD Screen 150 Using the Power Source 151 Handling the Built-in Camera 152 Handling Discs 153 Using the Battery Pack 154 Handling "Memory Stick 155 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 156 Using Fingerprint Authentication 157 Using the TPM 158 Troubleshooting... 159 Computer Operations 161 System Update / Security 167 Recovery / Recovery Media 168 Partition 171 Battery Pack 172 Built-in Camera 174 Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN 176 Wireless WAN 180 BLUETOOTH Technology 181 Optical Discs 184 GPS 189 Display...
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You can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sony.com/store to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the number below the... barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the problem 5....
You can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sony.com/store to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the number below the... barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the problem 5....
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... manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 34) ❑ Keeping Your Computer in Optimum...
... manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 34) ❑ Keeping Your Computer in Optimum...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Bottom (with the bottom cover) n 18 N A Air vents B Port replicator connector cover (page 104) C Extended battery pack connector cover*1 D Battery off button (page 28), (page 164), (page 173) E SIM card cover*2 (page 74), (page 79) F Bottom cover *1 For detailed instructions on how to keep the removed connector cover for future use. *2 On selected models only. While the extended battery pack is attached to your computer, be sure to attach an extended battery pack, see the manual that came with your extended battery pack.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Bottom (with the bottom cover) n 18 N A Air vents B Port replicator connector cover (page 104) C Extended battery pack connector cover*1 D Battery off button (page 28), (page 164), (page 173) E SIM card cover*2 (page 74), (page 79) F Bottom cover *1 For detailed instructions on how to keep the removed connector cover for future use. *2 On selected models only. While the extended battery pack is attached to your computer, be sure to attach an extended battery pack, see the manual that came with your extended battery pack.
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Bottom (without the bottom cover) A Memory module (page 137) B Battery connector (page 23) n 19 N
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Bottom (without the bottom cover) A Memory module (page 137) B Battery connector (page 23) n 19 N
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... on models without the numeric keypad or the Num Lk key on the program you can use . The indicator light turns off. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 29) for more wireless options are enabled. Illuminates while data access to type letters in uppercase. Illuminates during Num lock mode. Normal scrolling... with the following indicator lights: Indicator Charge Built-in camera Media access Disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates while the battery pack is turned off. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator light is charging.
... on models without the numeric keypad or the Num Lk key on the program you can use . The indicator light turns off. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 29) for more wireless options are enabled. Illuminates while data access to type letters in uppercase. Illuminates during Num lock mode. Normal scrolling... with the following indicator lights: Indicator Charge Built-in camera Media access Disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates while the battery pack is turned off. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator light is charging.
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... as it may cause the computer 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 outlet. ✍ Use only the supplied ... connect an AC adapter to your computer. Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source n 21 N Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer. !
... as it may cause the computer 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 outlet. ✍ Use only the supplied ... connect an AC adapter to your computer. Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source n 21 N Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer. !
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... the removed screws. Do not use your extended battery pack. For detailed instructions on your computer at the time of delivery from an extended battery pack (supplied with your computer without installing the battery pack as the primary battery pack in the direction of delivery but is installed...only), it may be referred to as it may cause the computer to distinguish the battery pack which is not fully charged. ! Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 N Using the Battery Pack The battery pack is already installed on your computer at the time of the arrow (2), and...
... the removed screws. Do not use your extended battery pack. For detailed instructions on your computer at the time of delivery from an extended battery pack (supplied with your computer without installing the battery pack as the primary battery pack in the direction of delivery but is installed...only), it may be referred to as it may cause the computer to distinguish the battery pack which is not fully charged. ! Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 N Using the Battery Pack The battery pack is already installed on your computer at the time of the arrow (2), and...
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack 3 Slide the battery pack into place. n 24 N 4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until the projection (3) clicks into the battery compartment in the direction of the arrow.
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack 3 Slide the battery pack into place. n 24 N 4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until the projection (3) clicks into the battery compartment in the direction of the arrow.
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N 5 Replace the cover. There are five tabs on VPCSA, VPCSB, and VPCSC Series and six tabs on the cover are slid in place and push the cover in the direction of the arrow. Make sure all the tabs on VPCSE Series. 6 Replace and tighten the removed screws.
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N 5 Replace the cover. There are five tabs on VPCSA, VPCSB, and VPCSC Series and six tabs on the cover are slid in place and push the cover in the direction of the arrow. Make sure all the tabs on VPCSE Series. 6 Replace and tighten the removed screws.
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You will lose all unsaved data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to lose the removed screws. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N To remove the battery pack ! Be careful not to the AC adapter. 1 Turn off the computer, close the LCD screen lid, and unplug the AC adapter if plugged. 2 Unscrew the two screws (1), slide the bottom cover in the direction of the arrow (2), and remove the cover. !
You will lose all unsaved data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to lose the removed screws. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N To remove the battery pack ! Be careful not to the AC adapter. 1 Turn off the computer, close the LCD screen lid, and unplug the AC adapter if plugged. 2 Unscrew the two screws (1), slide the bottom cover in the direction of the arrow (2), and remove the cover. !
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 27 N 3 Pull and hold the tab in the direction of the arrow (3) and pull the battery pack in the direction of the arrow (4). 4 Slide the battery pack away from the computer in the direction of the arrow.
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 27 N 3 Pull and hold the tab in the direction of the arrow (3) and pull the battery pack in the direction of the arrow (4). 4 Slide the battery pack away from the computer in the direction of the arrow.
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... them once again. ! Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 28 N ✍ If your computer and push and hold the battery off button for about three seconds with genuine Sony battery packs. If this does not solve the problem, remove the battery pack and install it once again. If this does... not solve the problem, push and hold the battery off button for about three seconds. If an extended battery pack is designed to the...
... them once again. ! Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 28 N ✍ If your computer and push and hold the battery off button for about three seconds with genuine Sony battery packs. If this does not solve the problem, remove the battery pack and install it once again. If this does... not solve the problem, push and hold the battery off button for about three seconds. If an extended battery pack is designed to the...
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... 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. ! Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 29 N Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your first battery charge. When the battery pack charges close to a power...
... 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. ! Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 29 N Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your first battery charge. When the battery pack charges close to a power...
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... computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Then, the extended battery pack starts charging to 100%. ❑ If an extended battery pack is attached to about 80% of the extended battery pack is used after the extended battery pack runs out of battery. The battery pack continues to an AC power source...avoid loss of power while the computer is in Sleep mode, you will be recharged any time. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 30 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your computer while it is directly connected to charge while you are using the computer. When the...
... computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Then, the extended battery pack starts charging to 100%. ❑ If an extended battery pack is attached to about 80% of the extended battery pack is used after the extended battery pack runs out of battery. The battery pack continues to an AC power source...avoid loss of power while the computer is in Sleep mode, you will be recharged any time. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 30 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your computer while it is directly connected to charge while you are using the computer. When the...
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 31 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 get the most out of the battery pack extends. 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.
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 31 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 get the most out of the battery pack extends. 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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... on how to extend the battery life, see the help file after following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your computer is running on battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following the steps in Checking the Battery Charge Capacity (page 31). Getting... Started > Using the Battery Pack n 32 N Extending the Battery Life When your computer screen. ❑ Use the ...
... on how to extend the battery life, see the help file after following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your computer is running on battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following the steps in Checking the Battery Charge Capacity (page 31). Getting... Started > Using the Battery Pack n 32 N Extending the Battery Life When your computer screen. ❑ Use the ...
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...Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the built-in this mode. Even when the battery pack runs out of power, no data will lose all unsaved data. The power indicator light is...unlit while your computer is in storage device(s) and power is turned off . Going back to conserve battery life. The green power indicator light is lit while the computer is in storage device(s) and the ...-in this mode. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. If the battery pack runs out of power while your computer for an extended period of time while it is ...
...Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the built-in this mode. Even when the battery pack runs out of power, no data will lose all unsaved data. The power indicator light is...unlit while your computer is in storage device(s) and power is turned off . Going back to conserve battery life. The green power indicator light is lit while the computer is in storage device(s) and the ...-in this mode. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. If the battery pack runs out of power while your computer for an extended period of time while it is ...
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.... Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Port Replicator n 104 N Attaching Your Computer to both units. If the AC adapter is supplied with your computer to install the battery pack(s) before attaching it to connect the port replicator to the port replicator. If not, use it to a power source. To prevent loss of the...
.... Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Port Replicator n 104 N Attaching Your Computer to both units. If the AC adapter is supplied with your computer to install the battery pack(s) before attaching it to connect the port replicator to the port replicator. If not, use it to a power source. To prevent loss of the...