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... ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Touch Pad ...30 Using Special-function Buttons ...31 Using the Built-in...
... ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Touch Pad ...30 Using Special-function Buttons ...31 Using the Built-in...
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...Computer...133 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...135 On Handling Floppy Disks ...135 On Handling Discs ...136 On Using the Battery Pack...137 On Using Headphones...138 On Handling Memory Stick Media...139 On Handling the Hard Disk ...140 On Updating Your Computer ...141... Troubleshooting ...142 Computer ...144 System Security ...151 Battery...152 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...154 Internet ...157 Networking ...159 Bluetooth Technology ...162 Optical Discs ...166 Display ...170 Printing ...175 Microphone ...
...Computer...133 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...135 On Handling Floppy Disks ...135 On Handling Discs ...136 On Using the Battery Pack...137 On Using Headphones...138 On Handling Memory Stick Media...139 On Handling the Hard Disk ...140 On Updating Your Computer ...141... Troubleshooting ...142 Computer ...144 System Security ...151 Battery...152 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...154 Internet ...157 Networking ...159 Bluetooth Technology ...162 Optical Discs ...166 Display ...170 Printing ...175 Microphone ...
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Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied ... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 22) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer...
Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied ... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 22) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer...
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M Built-in speakers (stereo) F SONY logo lamp (page 21) G Touch pad (page 30) H Power indicator (page 20) I Battery indicator (page 20) J Hard disk drive indicator (page 20) K Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator (page 20) L LCD screen lid LOCK/RELEASE switch Be sure ...
M Built-in speakers (stereo) F SONY logo lamp (page 21) G Touch pad (page 30) H Power indicator (page 20) I Battery indicator (page 20) J Hard disk drive indicator (page 20) K Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator (page 20) L LCD screen lid LOCK/RELEASE switch Be sure ...
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Back n 16 N Getting Started A VHF/UHF port*1 (page 43) B Air vent C Security slot D Battery connector (page 23) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 105) F DC IN port (page 22) *1 On selected models only. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
Back n 16 N Getting Started A VHF/UHF port*1 (page 43) B Air vent C Security slot D Battery connector (page 23) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 105) F DC IN port (page 22) *1 On selected models only. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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... SD memory card Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is off. Illuminates when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media in the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media slot... lights. n 20 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is read from or written to type letters in Hibernate mode or off. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick PRO/Duo media SONY logo Built-in use. Press the Caps Lock key to the hard disk drive.
... SD memory card Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is off. Illuminates when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media in the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media slot... lights. n 20 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is read from or written to type letters in Hibernate mode or off. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick PRO/Duo media SONY logo Built-in use. Press the Caps Lock key to the hard disk drive.
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n 22 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a long period of the DC In plug varies depending on the computer. ! Make sure that the AC outlet is easily ...
n 22 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a long period of the DC In plug varies depending on the computer. ! Make sure that the AC outlet is easily ...
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...Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with genuine Sony batteries. Installing 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. 3 Slide the battery pack into place. This computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase. n 23 N Getting Started 4 Slide the battery... lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is designed to operate only with...
...Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with genuine Sony batteries. Installing 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. 3 Slide the battery pack into place. This computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase. n 23 N Getting Started 4 Slide the battery... lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is designed to operate only with...
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... adapter to the computer. The computer is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. When the battery pack is using battery power. The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of power. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as described in this manual...
... adapter to the computer. The computer is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. When the battery pack is using battery power. The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of power. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as described in this manual...
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...recharged any unsaved data. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as Sleep or Hibernate. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your computer while.... When your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect battery life. Going back to AC power. When battery life is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. If the battery level falls below 10%, you will lose any time...
...recharged any unsaved data. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as Sleep or Hibernate. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your computer while.... When your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect battery life. Going back to AC power. When battery life is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. If the battery level falls below 10%, you will lose any time...
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n 26 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mode. To remove the battery pack 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) and slide the battery pack away from the computer.
n 26 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mode. To remove the battery pack 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) and slide the battery pack away from the computer.
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...discs in any disc burning software. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make data on a disc readable on your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow ... a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software...
...discs in any disc burning software. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make data on a disc readable on your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow ... a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software...
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n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you use the remote commander Before using the remote commander, you need to insert the supplied AA manganese batteries and connect the remote sensor to enable communication between the computer and the remote commander. To insert batteries 1 Turn the remote commander over. 2 Slightly push down the dented area (1), slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow, and remove the cover.
n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you use the remote commander Before using the remote commander, you need to insert the supplied AA manganese batteries and connect the remote sensor to enable communication between the computer and the remote commander. To insert batteries 1 Turn the remote commander over. 2 Slightly push down the dented area (1), slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow, and remove the cover.
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3 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into place. ✍ If the remote commander does not operate properly, you may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. When the remote commander is not going to be used for an extended period of the arrow illustrated above until the cover clicks into the remote commander. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Put the battery cover back on the remote commander and slide it in the reverse direction of time, remove the batteries to replace the batteries.
3 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into place. ✍ If the remote commander does not operate properly, you may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. When the remote commander is not going to be used for an extended period of the arrow illustrated above until the cover clicks into the remote commander. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Put the battery cover back on the remote commander and slide it in the reverse direction of time, remove the batteries to replace the batteries.
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... is in this mode. When using battery power, you should either attach the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To save power while not working, you select. ! n 117 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When... you use . If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you can turn off a specific ...
... is in this mode. When using battery power, you should either attach the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To save power while not working, you select. ! n 117 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When... you use . If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you can turn off a specific ...
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n 118 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Sleep mode. ! If you will ... for more power than Hibernate mode. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than four seconds, your computer, you cannot insert a disc. If the battery runs down while your computer is supplied with your computer will lose any key. ! If you should save your computer is impossible. Sleep mode uses...
n 118 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Sleep mode. ! If you will ... for more power than Hibernate mode. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than four seconds, your computer, you cannot insert a disc. If the battery runs down while your computer is supplied with your computer will lose any key. ! If you should save your computer is impossible. Sleep mode uses...
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Even when the battery runs down or resuming. This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down , no data will be activated. Alternatively, you can click Start, ... button, and Hibernate to be lost. Do not move your computer for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. n 120 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is off in Hibernate...
Even when the battery runs down or resuming. This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down , no data will be activated. Alternatively, you can click Start, ... button, and Hibernate to be lost. Do not move your computer for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. n 120 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is off in Hibernate...
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...To restore the default settings 1 On the VAIO Power Management tab, click Advanced. n 122 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power schemes for running on AC power or batteries to suit your requirements for example, AC ... what kind of your computer and longer battery life. Activating VAIO Power Management When you are added to change the settings. The VAIO Power Management window appears. 2 Follow the on the VAIO Power Management software. For more information on VAIO Power Management, see the help file on...
...To restore the default settings 1 On the VAIO Power Management tab, click Advanced. n 122 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power schemes for running on AC power or batteries to suit your requirements for example, AC ... what kind of your computer and longer battery life. Activating VAIO Power Management When you are added to change the settings. The VAIO Power Management window appears. 2 Follow the on the VAIO Power Management software. For more information on VAIO Power Management, see the help file on...
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...other components. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. The package protects the module from ESD. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from the computer. This damage may cause damage to your system. Ground yourself ... you are compatible with your computer. Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. n 125 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you remove any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before...
...other components. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. The package protects the module from ESD. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from the computer. This damage may cause damage to your system. Ground yourself ... you are compatible with your computer. Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. n 125 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you remove any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before...
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.... ❑ Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow (2). n 127 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 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 until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screw (indicated by the arrow below) on the bottom of the computer and remove the...
.... ❑ Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow (2). n 127 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 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 until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screw (indicated by the arrow below) on the bottom of the computer and remove the...