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... ...7 Ergonomic Considerations ...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...
... ...7 Ergonomic Considerations ...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...
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... (USB) Device...105 Connecting a Printer ...108 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...109 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...111 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...112 Setting the Password ...113 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 116 Using the Power Saving Modes ...117 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...122 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...123 Adding and Removing Memory...124
... (USB) Device...105 Connecting a Printer ...108 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...109 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...111 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...112 Setting the Password ...113 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 116 Using the Power Saving Modes ...117 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...122 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...123 Adding and Removing Memory...124
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n4 N Precautions ...129 On Handling the LCD Screen ...130 On Using the Power Source ...131 On Handling Your Computer...132 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...134 On Handling Floppy Disks ...135 On Handling Discs ...136 ...
n4 N Precautions ...129 On Handling the LCD Screen ...130 On Using the Power Source ...131 On Handling Your Computer...132 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...134 On Handling Floppy Disks ...135 On Handling Discs ...136 ...
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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 ..., and so on) at a time, following the 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...
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 ..., and so on) at a time, following the 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...
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... (page 79) R WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 20) S Bluetooth indicator*2 (page 20) *1 Your computer supports both standard- 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...
... (page 79) R WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 20) S Bluetooth indicator*2 (page 20) *1 Your computer supports both standard- 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...
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n 15 N Getting Started A Num lock indicator (page 20) B Caps lock indicator (page 20) C Scroll lock indicator (page 20) D S1/S2 buttons (page 31) E VOLUME buttons (page 31) F Disc drive eject button (page 34) G Muting button (page 31) H Power button I Power indicator (page 20) J CHANNEL buttons* (page 31) K TV REC button* (page 31) L Play/Pause button (page 31) M Stop button (page 31) N Previous track button (page 31) O Next track button (page 31) P AV MODE button (page 31) * On selected models only.
n 15 N Getting Started A Num lock indicator (page 20) B Caps lock indicator (page 20) C Scroll lock indicator (page 20) D S1/S2 buttons (page 31) E VOLUME buttons (page 31) F Disc drive eject button (page 34) G Muting button (page 31) H Power button I Power indicator (page 20) J CHANNEL buttons* (page 31) K TV REC button* (page 31) L Play/Pause button (page 31) M Stop button (page 31) N Previous track button (page 31) O Next track button (page 31) P AV MODE button (page 31) * On selected models only.
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... 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 off the indicator. Press the Num Lk key to deactivate the numeric keypad. Illuminates while the... indicator is charging. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is on, blinks when the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off . n ...
... 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 off the indicator. Press the Num Lk key to deactivate the numeric keypad. Illuminates while the... indicator is charging. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is on, blinks when the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off . n ...
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...Use your computer. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 120). To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC 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.... ✍ To disconnect your computer for your computer only with the supplied AC adapter. n 22 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. If you do not intend to the AC...
...Use your computer. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 120). To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC 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.... ✍ To disconnect your computer for your computer only with the supplied AC adapter. n 22 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. If you do not intend to the AC...
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... has a battery pack installed, it clicks into the battery compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! n 23 N Getting Started 4 Slide the battery lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ ... LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery lock switch (1) inward. 3 Slide the battery pack into place. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with genuine Sony batteries.
... has a battery pack installed, it clicks into the battery compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! n 23 N Getting Started 4 Slide the battery lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ ... LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery lock switch (1) inward. 3 Slide the battery pack into place. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with genuine Sony batteries.
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... pack charges). Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is using battery power. The computer is using AC power. ! When 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...
... pack charges). Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is using battery power. The computer is using AC power. ! When 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...
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...with your computer is low. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. To avoid loss of data, you should save your computer is impossible. The battery indicator light is nearly depleted..., both the battery and power indicator lights blink. To avoid loss of power, both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing. When your data frequently. When battery life is on while you ...
...with your computer is low. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. To avoid loss of data, you should save your computer is impossible. The battery indicator light is nearly depleted..., both the battery and power indicator lights blink. To avoid loss of power, both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing. When your data frequently. When battery life is on while you ...
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n 27 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your computer properly, as described below. To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Shut Down. 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off . The power indicator light turns off automatically.
n 27 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your computer properly, as described below. To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Shut Down. 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off . The power indicator light turns off automatically.
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... intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or To increase lighting intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
... intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or To increase lighting intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
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... drive eject button (1) to open the drive. Note that the substitute drive eject button is disabled when the optical disc drive is not powered. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it until the disc clicks... into place. 4 Close the tray by VAIO Power Management, it in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. The tray slides out. ✍ If the disc drive eject button does...
... drive eject button (1) to open the drive. Note that the substitute drive eject button is disabled when the optical disc drive is not powered. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it until the disc clicks... into place. 4 Close the tray by VAIO Power Management, it in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. The tray slides out. ✍ If the disc drive eject button does...
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Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
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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 burned with your computer to a disc. Use of the power saving modes while using your software application to burn discs, make sure you exit and ...close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add more data to power your computer or make data on a disc readable on your computer, to write data to a used disc. This may cause your software. ❑...
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 burned with your computer to a disc. Use of the power saving modes while using your software application to burn discs, make sure you exit and ...close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add more data to power your computer or make data on a disc readable on your computer, to write data to a used disc. This may cause your software. ❑...
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n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you cannot play the disc on your computer. If the region code for .... ❑ Some DVD players and computers' optical disc drives may cause your computer to malfunction. ❑ Do not place your computer into either of the power saving modes while your residence area is labeled "all," this means that you can play this DVD in which region and on the DVDs to...
n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you cannot play the disc on your computer. If the region code for .... ❑ Some DVD players and computers' optical disc drives may cause your computer to malfunction. ❑ Do not place your computer into either of the power saving modes while your residence area is labeled "all," this means that you can play this DVD in which region and on the DVDs to...
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Depending on the computer. Connect the other power sources or connectors to the VHF/UHF input port (6) on the type of antenna system in land-based (terrestrial) broadcasting mode (Option 1) 1 Connect one end ... (1) (not supplied) to your computer to an indoor/outdoor antenna system, using Option 1 or Option 2 from other end to reduce signal interference. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting to a standard antenna You can connect your antenna outlet (2). To connect in your home, your connection may require a VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer...
Depending on the computer. Connect the other power sources or connectors to the VHF/UHF input port (6) on the type of antenna system in land-based (terrestrial) broadcasting mode (Option 1) 1 Connect one end ... (1) (not supplied) to your computer to an indoor/outdoor antenna system, using Option 1 or Option 2 from other end to reduce signal interference. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting to a standard antenna You can connect your antenna outlet (2). To connect in your home, your connection may require a VHF/UHF RF combiner/transformer...
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... Your VAIO Computer E Guide button Press to backspace and delete entered text. F Alphanumeric buttons Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press ENTER or OK to activate the channel selection.) G CLEAR button Press to view the TV program guide for Media Center features. I APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to reduce power consumption...
... Your VAIO Computer E Guide button Press to backspace and delete entered text. F Alphanumeric buttons Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press ENTER or OK to activate the channel selection.) G CLEAR button Press to view the TV program guide for Media Center features. I APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to reduce power consumption...
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... and hold the volume buttons for the headset appears. The headset icon appears on the Bluetooth headset. 2 Press and hold the headset power button for Use the passkey found check box and click Next. The Bluetooth Devices window appears. 2 Select the headset icon and select Disconnect... OK. To connect the headset with your computer 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Bluetooth Devices. n 92 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in red and green. 3 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound,...
... and hold the volume buttons for the headset appears. The headset icon appears on the Bluetooth headset. 2 Press and hold the headset power button for Use the passkey found check box and click Next. The Bluetooth Devices window appears. 2 Select the headset icon and select Disconnect... OK. To connect the headset with your computer 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Bluetooth Devices. n 92 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in red and green. 3 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound,...