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... Use ...6 Notice ...6 Documentation ...7 Ergonomic Considerations ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...21 Connecting a Power Source ...23 Using the Battery Pack ...24 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function...
... Use ...6 Notice ...6 Documentation ...7 Ergonomic Considerations ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...21 Connecting a Power Source ...23 Using the Battery Pack ...24 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function...
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...Computer...127 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...129 On Handling Floppy Disks ...129 On Handling Discs ...130 On Using the Battery Pack...131 On Using Headphones...132 On Handling Memory Stick Media...133 On Handling the Hard Disk ...134 On Updating Your Computer ...135... Troubleshooting ...136 Computer ...138 System Security ...144 Battery...145 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...147 Internet ...150 Networking ...152 Bluetooth Technology ...155 Optical Discs ...159 Display ...163 Printing ...168 Microphone ...
...Computer...127 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...129 On Handling Floppy Disks ...129 On Handling Discs ...130 On Using the Battery Pack...131 On Using Headphones...132 On Handling Memory Stick Media...133 On Handling the Hard Disk ...134 On Updating Your Computer ...135... Troubleshooting ...136 Computer ...138 System Security ...144 Battery...145 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...147 Internet ...150 Networking ...152 Bluetooth Technology ...155 Optical Discs ...159 Display ...163 Printing ...168 Microphone ...
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Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 21) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 23) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 24) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) n 13 N Getting Started
Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 21) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 23) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 24) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) n 13 N Getting Started
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... commander to this switch to slide this sensor for operations. N Infrared signal indicator*1 (page 21) O Built-in speakers (stereo) F SONY logo lamp*1 (page 22) G Touch pad (page 33) H Power indicator (page 21) I Battery indicator (page 21) J Hard disk drive indicator (page 21) K Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator (page 21) L LCD screen...
... commander to this switch to slide this sensor for operations. N Infrared signal indicator*1 (page 21) O Built-in speakers (stereo) F SONY logo lamp*1 (page 22) G Touch pad (page 33) H Power indicator (page 21) I Battery indicator (page 21) J Hard disk drive indicator (page 21) K Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator (page 21) L LCD screen...
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speeds. Back n 17 N Getting Started A VHF/UHF port*1 (page 46) B Air vent C Security slot D Battery connector (page 24) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 97) F DC IN port (page 23) *1 On selected models only. *2 Supports high-/full-/low-
speeds. Back n 17 N Getting Started A VHF/UHF port*1 (page 46) B Air vent C Security slot D Battery connector (page 24) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 97) F DC IN port (page 23) *1 On selected models only. *2 Supports high-/full-/low-
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...numeric keypad. Illuminates upon receipt of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is equipped with the following indicator lights. Letters appear in use. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick PRO/Duo media SONY logo* Built-in MOTION EYE camera SD memory card Optical disc drive ...media. n 21 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is charging. Illuminates when the computer is using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of infrared signals. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is read from or written...
...numeric keypad. Illuminates upon receipt of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is equipped with the following indicator lights. Letters appear in use. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick PRO/Duo media SONY logo* Built-in MOTION EYE camera SD memory card Optical disc drive ...media. n 21 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is charging. Illuminates when the computer is using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of infrared signals. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is read from or written...
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... the cable attached to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. n 23 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 shutting down or resuming.
... the cable attached to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. n 23 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 shutting down or resuming.
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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 clicks into place. n 24 N Getting Started 4 Slide the battery lock switch (1) to the LOCK position 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.
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 clicks into place. n 24 N Getting Started 4 Slide the battery lock switch (1) to the LOCK position 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.
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When installing another kind of battery, the battery will not be charged and the computer will not function. n 25 N Getting Started ✍ When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. ! Certain rechargeable batteries do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. For safety reasons this computer only functions with genuine Sony batteries designed for this model.
When installing another kind of battery, the battery will not be charged and the computer will not function. n 25 N Getting Started ✍ When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. ! Certain rechargeable batteries do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. For safety reasons this computer only functions with genuine Sony batteries designed for this model.
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... computer is running out of purchase. Charge the battery pack as the battery pack charges). n 26 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your first battery charge. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of...
... computer is running out of purchase. Charge the battery pack as the battery pack charges). n 26 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your first battery charge. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of...
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... may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect battery life. Going back to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to charge while you are using battery power, you should either attach the AC... in your computer is directly connected to the previous work state is impossible. When battery life is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should save your data frequently. To avoid loss of data, you should...
... may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect battery life. Going back to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to charge while you are using battery power, you should either attach the AC... in your computer is directly connected to the previous work state is impossible. When battery life is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should save your data frequently. To avoid loss of data, you should...
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n 28 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! 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. 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.
n 28 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! 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. 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.
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n 42 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 same disc burning software to add data to a used disc. ...Use of different disc burning software for additional data burning may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other applications. ❑ Do not switch to power saving modes while using...
n 42 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 same disc burning software to add data to a used disc. ...Use of different disc burning software for additional data burning may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other applications. ❑ Do not switch to power saving modes while using...
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n 50 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 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 50 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 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 51 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 51 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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... falls below 10 percent, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the power management settings to turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer, you can ...turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To save power while not working, you can take advantage of the power management setting you select. ! In addition to the normal operating mode...
... falls below 10 percent, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the power management settings to turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer, you can ...turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To save power while not working, you can take advantage of the power management setting you select. ! In addition to the normal operating mode...
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... more power than out of data, you cannot insert a disc. Going back to place the computer into Hibernate mode or turn off automatically. If the battery runs down while your data frequently. n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off .
... more power than out of data, you cannot insert a disc. Going back to place the computer into Hibernate mode or turn off automatically. If the battery runs down while your data frequently. n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off .
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... disk drive and power is turned off . Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to place the computer into Hibernate mode. Even when the battery runs down or resuming.
... disk drive and power is turned off . Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to place the computer into Hibernate mode. Even when the battery runs down or resuming.
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... indicates what kind of power source you can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operation of your computer and longer battery life. To activate VAIO Power Management 1 Right-click the power status icon on the VAIO Power Management software. n 114 N Customizing...to display the window, showing your requirements for power consumption. The VAIO Power Management window appears. 2 Follow the on AC power or batteries to the Windows Power Options Properties. For more information on VAIO Power Management, see the help file on the taskbar and select Power ...
... indicates what kind of power source you can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operation of your computer and longer battery life. To activate VAIO Power Management 1 Right-click the power status icon on the VAIO Power Management software. n 114 N Customizing...to display the window, showing your requirements for power consumption. The VAIO Power Management window appears. 2 Follow the on AC power or batteries to the Windows Power Options Properties. For more information on VAIO Power Management, see the help file on the taskbar and select Power ...
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... changing memory. If a memory module is not detected by installing optional memory modules. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. If such a station is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from ESD. The package protects the module from the computer. Install the memory module only...
... changing memory. If a memory module is not detected by installing optional memory modules. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. If such a station is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from ESD. The package protects the module from the computer. Install the memory module only...