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... ...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 ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in...
... ...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 ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 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...154 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...156 Internet ...159 Networking ...161 Bluetooth Technology ...164 Optical Discs ...168 Display ...173 Printing ...178 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...154 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...156 Internet ...159 Networking ...161 Bluetooth Technology ...164 Optical Discs ...168 Display ...173 Printing ...178 Microphone ...
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... did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time,...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 28) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up ...
... did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time,...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 28) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up ...
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and Duo-size Memory Stick media. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 34) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 21) C LCD screen (page 130) D Keyboard (... commander to this switch to slide this sensor for operations. N Remote sensor indicator*1 (page 21) O Built-in speakers (stereo) F SONY logo lamp*1 (page 116) G Touch pad (page 31) H Power indicator (page 21) I Battery indicator (page 21) J Hard disk drive indicator (page 21) K Memory Stick indicator (page 21) L LCD screen lid LOCK/RELEASE...
and Duo-size Memory Stick media. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 34) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 21) C LCD screen (page 130) D Keyboard (... commander to this switch to slide this sensor for operations. N Remote sensor indicator*1 (page 21) O Built-in speakers (stereo) F SONY logo lamp*1 (page 116) G Touch pad (page 31) H Power indicator (page 21) I Battery indicator (page 21) J Hard disk drive indicator (page 21) K Memory Stick indicator (page 21) L LCD screen lid LOCK/RELEASE...
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Back n 17 N Getting Started A VHF/UHF input port*1 (page 45) B Air vent C Security slot D Battery connector (page 24) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 105) 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 input port*1 (page 45) B Air vent C Security slot D Battery connector (page 24) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 105) F DC IN port (page 23) *1 On selected models only. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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... and turns off when the computer is on . Illuminates upon reception of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is equipped with the following indicator lights. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick Built-in MOTION EYE camera SD memory card Optical disc drive Remote sensor* Hard disk drive ...the computer is on, blinks when the computer is in MOTION EYE camera is on . Illuminates when the computer is using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of infrared signals from the remote commander. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is off the...
... and turns off when the computer is on . Illuminates upon reception of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is equipped with the following indicator lights. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick Built-in MOTION EYE camera SD memory card Optical disc drive Remote sensor* Hard disk drive ...the computer is on, blinks when the computer is in MOTION EYE camera is on . Illuminates when the computer is using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of infrared signals from the remote commander. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is off the...
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... outlet is easily accessible. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 120). 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 time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your...
... outlet is easily accessible. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 120). 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 time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your...
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... not fully charged at the time of delivery. This 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. Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the...
... not fully charged at the time of delivery. This 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. Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the...
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... this manual from your computer is running out of delivery. n 25 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your first battery charge. Charge the battery pack as described in a double blink pattern as the battery pack charges). To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer.
... this manual from your computer is running out of delivery. n 25 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your first battery charge. Charge the battery pack as described in a double blink pattern as the battery pack charges). To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer.
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... can be recharged any time. To avoid loss of data, you use the battery pack as Sleep or Hibernate. If the battery level falls below 10%, you will lose all unsaved data. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your data frequently...
... can be recharged any time. To avoid loss of data, you use the battery pack as Sleep or Hibernate. If the battery level falls below 10%, you will lose all unsaved data. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your data frequently...
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n 27 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 27 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.
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... close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use circular discs. n 40 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 eject it. Other software programs may not be... fully compatible and errors may cause a failure. For example, if you have a disc with data that you burned with your battery pack is preinstalled on ...
... close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use circular discs. n 40 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 eject it. Other software programs may not be... fully compatible and errors may cause a failure. For example, if you have a disc with data that you burned with your battery pack is preinstalled on ...
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...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 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you use the remote commander Before using the... remote commander, you also need to insert the supplied AA manganese batteries to connect the sensor and ...
...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 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you use the remote commander Before using the... remote commander, you also need to insert the supplied AA manganese batteries to connect the sensor and ...
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n 59 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 is not going to be 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 59 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 is not going to be 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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...power indicator light is in this mode. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power..., your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to conserve battery life. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should be ...computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk...
...power indicator light is in this mode. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power..., your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to conserve battery life. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should be ...computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk...
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n 118 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn it ... data, you should save your computer is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. To avoid loss of time while it is impossible. If the battery runs down while your data frequently. Sleep mode uses more power than out of Hibernate mode. If you do not intend to the previous work...
n 118 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn it ... data, you should save your computer is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. To avoid loss of time while it is impossible. If the battery runs down while your data frequently. Sleep mode uses more power than out of Hibernate mode. If you do not intend to the previous work...
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n 120 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of shutting down , no data will be activated. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next ... hard disk drive and power is turned off . The computer enters Hibernate mode. This power saving mode saves you cannot insert a disc. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to use your computer before its power indicator light turns off . The power...
n 120 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of shutting down , no data will be activated. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next ... hard disk drive and power is turned off . The computer enters Hibernate mode. This power saving mode saves you cannot insert a disc. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to use your computer before its power indicator light turns off . The power...
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...management helps you set up power schemes for running on AC or battery power to suit your requirements for each item. 4 Click OK. This icon indicates what kind of your power status. The VAIO Power Management functionality is a software application developed exclusively for example,... AC power. Selecting a Power Plan When you are using at that shows your computer and longer battery life. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as...
...management helps you set up power schemes for running on AC or battery power to suit your requirements for each item. 4 Click OK. This icon indicates what kind of your power status. The VAIO Power Management functionality is a software application developed exclusively for example,... AC power. Selecting a Power Plan When you are using at that shows your computer and longer battery life. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as...
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... to your system. If such a station is not detected by installing optional memory modules. Ground yourself by maintaining contact with your computer. n 124 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you are compatible with an unpainted metal portion of the... the memory module only at an ESD workstation. Improper installation of memory modules may void your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ Only use memory modules that is, battery pack or AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from ESD.
... to your system. If such a station is not detected by installing optional memory modules. Ground yourself by maintaining contact with your computer. n 124 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you are compatible with an unpainted metal portion of the... the memory module only at an ESD workstation. Improper installation of memory modules may void your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ Only use memory modules that is, battery pack or AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from ESD.
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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...
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...