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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...132 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...134 On Handling Floppy Disks ...135 On Handling Discs ...136 On Using the Battery Pack...137 On Using Headphones...139 On Handling Memory Stick Media...140 On Handling the Hard Disk ...141 On Updating Your Computer ...142... Troubleshooting ...143 Computer ...145 System Security ...152 Battery...153 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...155 Internet ...158 Networking ...160 Bluetooth Technology ...163 Optical Discs ...167 Display ...171 Printing ...176 Microphone ...
...Computer...132 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...134 On Handling Floppy Disks ...135 On Handling Discs ...136 On Using the Battery Pack...137 On Using Headphones...139 On Handling Memory Stick Media...140 On Handling the Hard Disk ...141 On Updating Your Computer ...142... Troubleshooting ...143 Computer ...145 System Security ...152 Battery...153 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...155 Internet ...158 Networking ...160 Bluetooth Technology ...163 Optical Discs ...167 Display ...171 Printing ...176 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 system.
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 system.
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M Built-in speakers (stereo) F SONY logo lamp (page 116) 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 indicator (page 20) L LCD screen lid LOCK/RELEASE switch Be sure to slide this ...
M Built-in speakers (stereo) F SONY logo lamp (page 116) 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 indicator (page 20) L LCD screen lid LOCK/RELEASE switch Be sure to slide this ...
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Back n 16 N Getting Started A VHF/UHF input port*1 (page 44) 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 input port*1 (page 44) 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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...Lk key to deactivate the numeric keypad. n 20 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is in Hibernate mode or off. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick Built-in MOTION EYE camera SD memory card Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates when... the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is on the program you scroll the display. Illuminates when data is not being used . Press the key a second time to turn ...
...Lk key to deactivate the numeric keypad. n 20 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is in Hibernate mode or off. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick Built-in MOTION EYE camera SD memory card Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates when... the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is on the program you scroll the display. Illuminates when data is not being used . Press the key a second time to turn ...
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... adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a long period of time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your...
... adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a long period of time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your...
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...at the time of delivery. 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 the battery compartment until it uses power from the ...battery lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is directly connected to operate only with your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into place. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with genuine Sony batteries...
...at the time of delivery. 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 the battery compartment until it uses power from the ...battery lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is directly connected to operate only with your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into place. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with genuine Sony batteries...
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... time of power. The computer is using AC power. ! n 24 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your first battery charge. When the battery pack is charging. The battery pack is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is using...
... time of power. The computer is using AC power. ! n 24 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your first battery charge. When the battery pack is charging. The battery pack is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is using...
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...should save your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your data frequently... from the AC outlet. Keep the battery pack in your computer is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. When battery life is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. To ...
...should save your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your data frequently... from the AC outlet. Keep the battery pack in your computer is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. When battery life is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. To ...
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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. n 26 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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... to power your computer or make data on a disc readable on the optical disc drive, you burned with your battery pack is preinstalled on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you eject it. Use of the power... burning may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer, to write data to a disc. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on your computer while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you use the same...
... to power your computer or make data on a disc readable on the optical disc drive, you burned with your battery pack is preinstalled on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you eject it. Use of the power... burning may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer, to write data to a disc. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on your computer while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you use the same...
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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 57 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 57 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.
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n 58 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 58 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.
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...turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 117 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . If the battery level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the ...computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the power management...
...turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 117 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . If the battery level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the ...computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the power management...
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To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to place the computer into Sleep mode. ! You will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs down while your computer will lose all unsaved data. If you cannot insert a disc. To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. If a remote commander is ... places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off automatically. The umber power light flashes during this mode. ! n 118 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off .
To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to place the computer into Sleep mode. ! You will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs down while your computer will lose all unsaved data. If you cannot insert a disc. To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. If a remote commander is ... places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off automatically. The umber power light flashes during this mode. ! n 118 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off .
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... for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer before its power indicator light turns off . Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to 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 turned off . This ...
... for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer before its power indicator light turns off . Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to 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 turned off . This ...
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... the window that time, for VAIO computers. For more information on VAIO Power Management, see the help file on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your desired power plan. This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. Change the settings for ... a software application developed exclusively for example, AC power. 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 or battery power to suit your requirements for each item. 4 Click OK. To change the ...
... the window that time, for VAIO computers. For more information on VAIO Power Management, see the help file on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your desired power plan. This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. Change the settings for ... a software application developed exclusively for example, AC power. 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 or battery power to suit your requirements for each item. 4 Click OK. To change the ...
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... components. Ground yourself by maintaining contact with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for example). If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you remove any cover or panel from ESD. ... that are compatible with your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. n 124 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your system. Before you upgrade your computer and disconnect it...
... components. Ground yourself by maintaining contact with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for example). If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you remove any cover or panel from ESD. ... that are compatible with your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. n 124 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your system. Before you upgrade your computer and disconnect it...
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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 126 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 126 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...