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User Guide
Personal Computer
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Contents
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Before Use.......................................................................... 4
Finding More about Your VAIO Computer .................... 5
Ergonomic Considerations............................................ 9
Getting Started.................................................................. 11
Locating Controls and Ports........................................ 12
About the Indicator Lights ........................................... 17
Holding Your Computer............................................... 18
Connecting a Power Source ....................................... 20
Using the Battery Pack................................................ 22
Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ........................ 29
Using the Power Saving Modes.................................. 30
Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 32
Using Your VAIO Computer.............................................. 34
Using the Keyboard.....................................................35
Using the Pointing Device........................................... 37
Using Special-function Buttons ...................................41
Using the Quick Web Access Function ....................... 43
Using the Built-in Camera ........................................... 45
Using "Memory Stick".................................................. 46
Using Other Modules / Memory Cards........................ 54
Using the Internet ........................................................ 59
Using the Network (LAN) ............................................ 60
Using the Wireless LAN...............................................61
Using the Bluetooth Function ......................................65
Viewing One-segment Broadcasts ..............................70
Using Various Functions with Built-in Sensors ............71
Using Peripheral Devices..................................................78
Using the Noise Canceling Headphones.....................79
Connecting a Display/LAN Adapter .............................86
Connecting an Optical Disc Drive................................88
Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........90
Connecting an External Display ..................................91
Selecting Display Modes .............................................93
Using the Multiple Monitors Function ..........................94
Connecting a USB Device ...........................................96
Customizing Your VAIO Computer....................................98
Setting the Password...................................................99
Using Intel(R) VT .......................................................106
Using the VAIO Control Center .................................107
Using the VAIO Power Management.........................108
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Precautions..................................................................... 109
Safety Information ..................................................... 110
Care and Maintenance Information........................... 115
Handling Your Computer...........................................116
Handling the LCD Screen ......................................... 119
Using the Power Source ........................................... 120
Handling the Built-in Camera .................................... 121
Handling Discs ..........................................................122
Using the Battery Pack..............................................123
Handling "Memory Stick"........................................... 124
Handling the Built-in Storage Device ........................ 125
Handling the Display/LAN Adapter............................ 126
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 127
Computer Operations ................................................ 129
System Update / Security..........................................137
Recovery ................................................................... 139
Battery Pack.............................................................. 142
Built-in Camera ......................................................... 144
Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN) ...............................146
Bluetooth Technology ............................................... 149
Optical Discs ............................................................. 153
Display ...................................................................... 154
Printing ...................................................................... 157
Microphone ............................................................... 158
Speakers ...................................................................159
Pointing Device..........................................................161
Keyboard ...................................................................162
Floppy Disks ..............................................................163
Audio/Video ...............................................................164
"Memory Stick" ..........................................................166
Peripherals ................................................................167
Trademarks .....................................................................168
Notice ..............................................................................170
Before Use >
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Before Use
Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has
combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with a state-of-the-art
computing experience.
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External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer.
How to find specifications
Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on your computer.
To find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs:
❑ For customers in USA
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/
❑ For customers in Canada
http://www.sony.ca/support/
❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas
http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA
❑ For customers in Brazil
http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/
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Finding More about Your VAIO Computer
Finding More about Your VAIO Computer
This section provides support information about your VAIO computer.
1. Printed Documentation
❑ Quick Start Guide — An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc.
❑ Safety Information — Safety guidelines and owner information.
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Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read the Safety Information carefully.
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Finding More about Your VAIO Computer
2. On-screen Documentation
❑ Help and Support — General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer.
To access Help and Support:
1 Click Start and Help and Support.
2 Choose from the following categories to find the answers you need.
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Get started with my VAIO Get help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, creating
Use my VAIO Get assistance with your VAIO computer by accessing interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO
Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with the VAI O C are, system restore, backup and recovery,
Recovery Media, and more.
technology page, specifications, and system and software information.
You can find useful documentation such as general and model specific user guide on your VAIO computer.
and contact Sony support.
❑ Program help files — May be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. You may be able to
access the help files from the help menu on a specific program.
❑ SmartWi
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Connection Utility Help — Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN
functions.
Some features and options may not be available on your computer.
See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer.
To access this on-screen guide:
1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility.
2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help.
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Finding More about Your VAIO Computer
3. Support Web Sites
❑ Sony online support web site
The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a
description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online.
❑ For customers in USA
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/
❑ For customers in Canada
http://www.sony.ca/support/
❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas
http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA
❑ For customers in Brazil
http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/
❑ Operating system online support web site
Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system. For operating system support, you can
visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/
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Finding More about Your VAIO Computer
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4. Customer Information Center
If you do not find the information you are looking for at our site, you may call Sony directly. You can find the contact numbers
on the Sony online support web site. In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information
readily available:
1 Your VAIO computer model
You can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the computer.
2 Your computer's serial number
You can find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. The serial
number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode.
3 The operating system on your computer
4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem
5 A brief description of the problem
5. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only)
Make an appointment with a Sony certified technician at a U.S. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support
for your VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with the setup of your new VAIO computer, system
optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you might need.
Visit the web site at www.sonystyle.com/backstage
to find the nearest location.
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Ergonomic Considerations
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Ergonomic Considerations
You will be using your computer as a portable device in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should attempt
to take account of the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments:
❑ Position of your computer – Place the computer directly in front of you. Keep your forearms horizontal, with your wrists
in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard or the pointing device. Let your upper arms hang naturally at
your sides. Take frequent breaks while using your computer. Excessive use of the computer may strain eyes, muscles, or
tendons.
❑ Furniture and posture – Sit in a chair with good back support. Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the
floor. A footrest may make you more comfortable. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning
far backwards.
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Ergonomic Considerations
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❑ Viewing angle of the computer display – Use the display tilting feature to find the best position. You can reduce eye
strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position. Adjust the brightness level of the display
as well.
❑ Lighting – Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect
lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work efficiency.
❑ Positioning an external display – When using an external display, set the display at a comfortable viewing distance.
Make sure the display screen is at or slightly below eye level when you are sitting in front of the monitor.
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Getting Started
This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer.
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Before starting your computer for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Upon completion,
connect one device (for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions.
❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12)
❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17)
❑ Holding Your Computer (page 18)
❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20)
❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22)
❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29)
❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 30)
❑ Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition (page 32)
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Getting Started >
Locating Controls and Ports
Locating Controls and Ports
Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
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The appearance of your computer may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to variations in specifications.
Front
A LCD screen (page 119)
B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 17)
C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 45)
D Touch pad (page 40)
E Keyboar d (page 35)
F Right button (page 40)
G Left button (page 40)
H Built-in microphone (monaural)
I Left button (page 38)
J Center button (page 38)
K Right button (page 38)
L ASSIST button (page 41)
M Resolution Change button (page 41)
N WEB button (page 41)
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Getting Started >
Locating Controls and Ports
A Ambient light sensor (page 156)
Measures ambient light intensity for automatically adjusting the
LCD brightness to an optimum level.
B Num lock indicator (page 17)
C Caps lock indicator (page 17)
D Scroll lock indicator (page 17)
E Power button
F Built-in speakers (stereo)
G Pointing stick (page 37)
H SD memory card slot (page 54)
I Media Access indicator (page 17)
J "Memory Stick Duo" slot
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(page 46)
K Power indicator (page 17)
L Charge indicator (page 17)
M Disc drive indicator (page 17)
N WIRELESS indicator (page 17)
* Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".
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Getting Started >
Locating Controls and Ports
Right
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A Security slot
B USB port
C I/O port (page 87)
* Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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(page 96)
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Locating Controls and Ports
Left
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A Strap hole (page 19)
B DC IN port (page 20)
C USB port
D Headphones jack (page 79), (page 90)
E WIRELESS switch (page 61), (page 65)
* Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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(page 96)
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Locating Controls and Ports
Back
A Battery connector (page 22)
B SIM card slot
* On models with the wireless WAN function.
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Getting Started >
About the Indicator Lights
About the Indicator Lights
Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights:
Indicator Functions
Power 1 Illuminates in green while the computer is in Normal mode, blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep
Charge
Built-in MOTION EYE camera Illuminates while the built-in camera is in use.
Media Access Illuminates while data access to a memor y card, such as "Memory Stick" and an SD memory card, is in
Disc drive
Num lock
Caps lock
Scroll lock
WIRELESS Illuminates while one or more wireless options are enabled.
mode, and turns off when the computer is turned off or enters Hibernate mode.
Illuminates while the battery pack is charging. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information.
progress. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit.) When the
indicator light is unlit, the memory card is not in use.
Illuminates while data access to the built-in storage device is in progress. Do not place the computer into Sleep
mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit.
Press the Num Lk key to activate the numeric keypad. Press it a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad.
The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator light is unlit.
Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in uppercase. Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key
while the indicator light is lit. Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator light. Normal typing resumes
when the Caps lock indicator light is turned off.
Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to change how you scroll the display. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock
indicator light is turned off. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using and
does not work with all programs.
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Getting Started >
Holding Your Computer
Holding Your Computer
You can hold your computer in both hands and operate it as illustrated below.
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Be sure to use the supplied hand strap to prevent accidental dropping of the computer.
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For information on how to use the touch pad and the buttons, see Using the Touch Pad (page 40).
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Getting Started >
Holding Your Computer
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Attaching the Hand Strap
To prevent accidental dropping, be sure to fasten the supplied hand strap to your computer through the strap hole (page 15)
and use the hand strap whenever you operate the computer while holding it in both hands.
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Do not wear the hand strap around your neck.
Do not grasp the hand strap to carry your computer around as it may cause the computer to hit against surrounding objects, resulting in damage to
the computer.
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Connecting a Power Source
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Connecting a Power Source
You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer. Before using the
computer for the first time, you need to connect an AC adapter to your computer.
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Do not use your computer without installing the battery pack as it may cause the computer to malfunction.
Using the AC Adapter
While your computer is directly connected to an AC power source and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the
AC outlet.
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Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer.
To use the AC adapter
1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3).
2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2).
3 Plug the cable from the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the computer.
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The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter.
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Connecting a Power Source
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To disconnect your computer completely from an AC power source, unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet.
Make sure that an AC outlet is easily accessible.
If you do not intend to use your computer for an extended period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page
31).
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Getting Started >
Using the Battery Pack
Using the Battery Pack
The battery pack is already installed on your computer at the time of delivery but is not fully charged.
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Do not use your computer without installing the battery pack as it may cause the computer to malfunction.
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
3 Fit the battery pack into the battery compartment.
The battery pack should be level with the bottom of the computer.
4 Slide the battery pack toward the front of the computer until it clicks into place.
5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer.
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Using the Battery Pack
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To remove the battery pack
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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 the AC adapter.
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 and slightly slide the battery pack toward the back of the computer.
4 Take the battery pack out of the battery compartment.
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This computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs.
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Using the Battery Pack
Charging the Battery Pack
The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
To charge the battery pack
1 Install the battery pack.
2 Connect the computer to a power source with the AC adapter.
The charge indicator light is on while the battery pack is charging. When the battery pack charges close to the maximum
charge level you selected, the charge indicator turns off.
Charge indicator status Meaning
Lit in orange The battery pack is charging.
Blinks along with the green
power indicator
Blinks along with the orange
power indicator
Blinks fast in orange A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery
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Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your first battery charge.
The battery pack is running out of power.
(Normal mode)
The battery pack is running out of power.
(Sleep mode)
pack or an unlocked battery pack.
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Getting Started >
Using the Battery Pack
✍
Keep the battery pack in your computer while it is directly connected to an AC power source. The battery pack continues to charge while you are using
the computer.
When the battery pack is running out of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you should either connect the AC adapter to
recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack.
Your computer is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect
the life of battery.
While some software applications or peripheral devices are in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life
becomes short. To avoid loss of data while the computer is running on the battery, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power
management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate.
If the battery pack runs out of power while the computer is in Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. Going back to the previous work state is
impossible. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently.
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Using the Battery Pack
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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 extends. To get the most out 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.
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Additionally, you can enable the battery care function to extend the life of the battery pack.
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Using the Battery Pack
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Extending the Battery Life
When your computer is running on battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following methods.
❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your computer screen.
❑ Use the power saving mode. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 30) for more information.
❑ Change the power saving settings on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 108) for more
information.
❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center.
Getting Started >
Shutting Down Your Computer Safely
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Shutting Down Your Computer Safely
To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your computer properly, as described below.
To shut down your computer
1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer.
2 Click Start and the Shut down button.
3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off
automatically.
The power indicator light turns off.
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Using the Power Saving Modes
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Using the Power Saving Modes
You can take advantage of the power management settings to conserve battery life. In addition to the normal operating mode,
your computer has two distinct power saving modes to suit your preference: Sleep and Hibernate.
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If you do not intend to use your computer for an extended period of time while it is disconnected from an AC power source, place the computer into
Hibernate mode or turn it off.
If the battery pack runs out of power while your computer is in Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. Going back to the previous work state is
impossible. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently.
Mode Description
Normal mode This is the normal state of your computer while it is in use. The green power indicator light is lit while the
computer is in this mode.
Sleep mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the built-in storage device(s) and the CPU into a low power
Hibernate mode While your computer is in Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the built-in storage device(s) and
consumption mode. The orange power indicator light blinks slowly while your computer is in this mode. Your
computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode. However, Sleep mode uses more
power than Hibernate mode.
power is turned off. Even when the battery pack runs out of power, no data will be lost. The power indicator light
is unlit while your computer is in this mode.
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