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... Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...25 Connecting a Power Source ...27 Using the Battery Pack ...29 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...34 Using Your VAIO Computer ...35 Using the Keyboard ...36 Using the Touch Pad ...38 Using Special-function Buttons ...39 Using the Built-in...
... Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...25 Connecting a Power Source ...27 Using the Battery Pack ...29 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...34 Using Your VAIO Computer ...35 Using the Keyboard ...36 Using the Touch Pad ...38 Using Special-function Buttons ...39 Using the Built-in...
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...Computer...160 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...162 On Handling Floppy Disks ...162 On Handling Discs ...163 On Using the Battery Pack...164 On Using Headphones...165 On Handling Memory Stick Media...166 On Handling the Hard Disk ...167 On Handling the Memory Card ...Adapter...168 Troubleshooting ...169 Computer ...171 System Security ...178 Battery...179 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...181 Internet ...184 Networking ...186 Bluetooth Technology ...189 Optical Discs ...193 Display ...197 Printing ...201 Microphone ......
...Computer...160 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...162 On Handling Floppy Disks ...162 On Handling Discs ...163 On Using the Battery Pack...164 On Using Headphones...165 On Handling Memory Stick Media...166 On Handling the Hard Disk ...167 On Handling the Memory Card ...Adapter...168 Troubleshooting ...169 Computer ...171 System Security ...178 Battery...179 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...181 Internet ...184 Networking ...186 Bluetooth Technology ...189 Optical Discs ...193 Display ...197 Printing ...201 Microphone ......
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... manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 25) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 27) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 29) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 34) Before starting your...
... manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 25) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 27) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 29) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 34) Before starting your...
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VGN-FE800 Series Models Front n 13 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 41) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 25) C LCD screen (page 158) D Built-in microphone (monaural) O WIRELESS switch (page 88) P WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 25) Q Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 25) R Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo...stereo) E Keyboard (page 36) F Touch pad (page 38) G Power indicator (page 25) H Battery indicator (page 25) I Hard disk drive indicator (page 25) J Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media indicator (page 25) K LCD screen lid LOCK/RELEASE switch Make sure to slide this switch to...
VGN-FE800 Series Models Front n 13 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 41) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 25) C LCD screen (page 158) D Built-in microphone (monaural) O WIRELESS switch (page 88) P WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 25) Q Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 25) R Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo...stereo) E Keyboard (page 36) F Touch pad (page 38) G Power indicator (page 25) H Battery indicator (page 25) I Hard disk drive indicator (page 25) J Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media indicator (page 25) K LCD screen lid LOCK/RELEASE switch Make sure to slide this switch to...
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N Built-in speakers (stereo) F VAIO logo lamp (page 39) G Power button / Power indicator (page 25) H Touch pad (page 38) I Power indicator (page 25) J Battery indicator (page 25) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 25) L Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator (page 25) M LCD screen lid LOCK/RELEASE ...switch Make sure to slide this switch to the LOCK position before moving your computer. VGN-AR300 Series Models Front n 19 ...
N Built-in speakers (stereo) F VAIO logo lamp (page 39) G Power button / Power indicator (page 25) H Touch pad (page 38) I Power indicator (page 25) J Battery indicator (page 25) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 25) L Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator (page 25) M LCD screen lid LOCK/RELEASE ...switch Make sure to slide this switch to the LOCK position before moving your computer. VGN-AR300 Series Models Front n 19 ...
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speeds. Back n 21 N Getting Started A VHF/UHF port*1 (page 51) B Air vent C Battery connector (page 29) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 129) E DC IN port (page 27) *1 On selected models only. *2 Supports high-/full-/low-
speeds. Back n 21 N Getting Started A VHF/UHF port*1 (page 51) B Air vent C Battery connector (page 29) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 129) E DC IN port (page 27) *1 On selected models only. *2 Supports high-/full-/low-
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... the computer is using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is on . Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is not being used. The numeric keypad is not active ... on.) When the indicator is off , the memory card is read from or written to activate the numeric keypad. Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media (VGN-FE800 Series) Memory Stick PRO/Duo media (VGN-AR300 Series) Illuminates when data is read from or written to type letters in uppercase. Num lock Press the Num Lk...
... the computer is using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is on . Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is not being used. The numeric keypad is not active ... on.) When the indicator is off , the memory card is read from or written to activate the numeric keypad. Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media (VGN-FE800 Series) Memory Stick PRO/Duo media (VGN-AR300 Series) Illuminates when data is read from or written to type letters in uppercase. Num lock Press the Num Lk...
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To use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for your computer only with the supplied AC adapter. The shape of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the ...
To use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for your computer only with the supplied AC adapter. The shape of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the ...
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Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase. n 29 N Getting Started 4 Slide the battery lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment until it clicks into place. Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack ✍ The illustrations in the following show the VGN-FE800 Series model computer as an example. 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery lock switch (1) to secure the battery pack on the computer.
Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase. n 29 N Getting Started 4 Slide the battery lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment until it clicks into place. Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack ✍ The illustrations in the following show the VGN-FE800 Series model computer as an example. 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery lock switch (1) to secure the battery pack on the computer.
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n 30 N Getting Started ✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries.
n 30 N Getting Started ✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries.
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... light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. When the battery pack is using AC power. The computer is not fully charged at the time of power...
... light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. When the battery pack is using AC power. The computer is not fully charged at the time of power...
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... supplied with your data frequently. Going back to the previous work state is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any unsaved data. The battery indicator light is directly connected to AC power. To avoid loss of data, you should save your computer is on while... When your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. Keep the battery pack in your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The battery pack continues to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. When...
... supplied with your data frequently. Going back to the previous work state is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any unsaved data. The battery indicator light is directly connected to AC power. To avoid loss of data, you should save your computer is on while... When your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. Keep the battery pack in your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The battery pack continues to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. When...
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To remove the battery pack ✍ The illustrations in the following show the VGN-FE800 Series model computer as an example. 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery lock switch (1) to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is in Sleep mode. n 33 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch (2) and slide the battery pack away from the computer.
To remove the battery pack ✍ The illustrations in the following show the VGN-FE800 Series model computer as an example. 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery lock switch (1) to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is in Sleep mode. n 33 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch (2) and slide the battery pack away from the computer.
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... sure you burned with your computer while writing data to the same disc. Fingerprints and dust on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to a disc. To complete this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your software.... ❑ Only use circular discs. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the preinstalled software and while using...
... sure you burned with your computer while writing data to the same disc. Fingerprints and dust on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to a disc. To complete this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your software.... ❑ Only use circular discs. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the preinstalled software and while using...
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n 64 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 64 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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n 65 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. When the remote commander has not been used for an extended period of the arrow illustrated above until the cover clicks into the remote commander. 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.
n 65 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. When the remote commander has not been used for an extended period of the arrow illustrated above until the cover clicks into the remote commander. 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.
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... computer to the Multi Function Bay Docking Station ! The multi function bay docking station is VGN-AR300 Series, follow these steps to the multi function bay docking station (page 107). When your computer has no battery pack installed, do not need to use with the steps described in To attach your computer...
... computer to the Multi Function Bay Docking Station ! The multi function bay docking station is VGN-AR300 Series, follow these steps to the multi function bay docking station (page 107). When your computer has no battery pack installed, do not need to use with the steps described in To attach your computer...
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... bay docking station during video playback. Do not disconnect your computer. Do not disconnect your computer from the multi function bay docking station. When the battery pack is running out of power, disconnecting your computer from the Multi Function Bay Docking Station ! Be sure to turn off the docking station. To...
... bay docking station during video playback. Do not disconnect your computer. Do not disconnect your computer from the multi function bay docking station. When the battery pack is running out of power, disconnecting your computer from the Multi Function Bay Docking Station ! Be sure to turn off the docking station. To...
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... your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. The green power indicator light is in this mode. If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you can take advantage of the power management setting you can turn off a specific device such as the...! To save power while not working, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of power management settings to conserve battery life. n 142 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use .
... your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. The green power indicator light is in this mode. If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you can take advantage of the power management setting you can turn off a specific device such as the...! To save power while not working, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of power management settings to conserve battery life. n 142 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use .