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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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...) ❑ 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) Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with...
...) ❑ 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) Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with...
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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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...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 off the indicator. Illuminates when data is read from or written to the media in uppercase. Press it a second time to activate...off . The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is charging. Press the key a second time to change how you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is on . The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on .) When the indicator is off ,...
...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 off the indicator. Illuminates when data is read from or written to the media in uppercase. Press it a second time to activate...off . The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is charging. Press the key a second time to change how you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is on . The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on .) When the indicator is off ,...
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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 shutting down and resuming. If you do not intend to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. n 22...
... 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 shutting down and resuming. If you do not intend to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. n 22...
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... computer. ✍ When your computer is directly connected 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. This computer is designed to operate only with your computer is not fully charged at the... time of delivery. Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and ...
... computer. ✍ When your computer is directly connected 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. This computer is designed to operate only with your computer is not fully charged at the... time of delivery. Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and ...
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... delivery. The computer is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. When the battery pack is using battery power. Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is charging. Charge the battery pack as the battery pack charges). To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the...
... delivery. The computer is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. When the battery pack is using battery power. Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is charging. Charge the battery pack as the battery pack charges). To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the...
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...to the previous work state is impossible. Going back to charge while you are using battery power, you should save your data frequently. The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. When... your computer is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The battery pack supplied with your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should either connect...
...to the previous work state is impossible. Going back to charge while you are using battery power, you should save your data frequently. The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. When... your computer is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The battery pack supplied with your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should either connect...
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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. n 26 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 26 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.
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... burn discs, make data on a disc readable on your computer, to write data to the same disc. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to add... data to a used disc. Do not use discs in any disc burning software. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your battery pack...
... burn discs, make data on a disc readable on your computer, to write data to the same disc. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to add... data to a used disc. Do not use discs in any disc burning software. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your battery pack...
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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. 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 replace the batteries. 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 be used for an extended period of the arrow illustrated above until the cover clicks into the remote commander. When the remote commander is not going to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
3 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into place. ✍ If the remote commander does not operate properly, you may need to replace the batteries. 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 be used for an extended period of the arrow illustrated above until the cover clicks into the remote commander. When the remote commander is not going to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
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... 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 setting you can turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer, you can ... as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. n 117 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the power management settings to recharge the...
... 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 setting you can turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer, you can ... as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. n 117 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the power management settings to recharge the...
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... Press any key. ! The umber power light flashes during this mode. ! n 118 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. If the battery runs down while your data frequently. To avoid loss of data, you press and...
... Press any key. ! The umber power light flashes during this mode. ! n 118 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. If the battery runs down while your data frequently. To avoid loss of data, you press and...
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... power indicator light is off . Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. 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 in... 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. The computer enters Hibernate mode.
... power indicator light is off . Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. 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 in... 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. The computer enters Hibernate mode.
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... exclusively for each item. 4 Click OK. 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 power status. VAIO Power Management is added to step 3. With this icon to display the ...window that time, for example, AC power. For more information on VAIO Power Management, see the help file on the ...
... exclusively for each item. 4 Click OK. 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 power status. VAIO Power Management is added to step 3. With this icon to display the ...window that time, for example, AC power. For more information on VAIO Power Management, see the help file on the ...
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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. This damage may cause damage to your system. n 124 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you...
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. This damage may cause damage to your system. n 124 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you...
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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...