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n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...32 Using the ExpressCard Module ...42 Using the Memory Stick Media ...46 Using Other Memory Cards ...52 Using the Internet...54 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...55 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...62
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...32 Using the ExpressCard Module ...42 Using the Memory Stick Media ...46 Using Other Memory Cards ...52 Using the Internet...54 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...55 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...62
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n4 N Precautions ...120 On Handling the LCD Screen ...121 On Using the Power Source ...122 On Handling Your Computer...123 On Handling Floppy Disks ...125 On Handling Discs ...126 On Using the Battery Pack...127 On Using Headphones...128 On Handling Memory Stick Media...129 On Handling the Hard Disk ...130 On Handling the Memory Card Adapter...131 Troubleshooting ...132 Computer ...134 System Security ...141 Battery...142 Internet ...144 Networking ...146 Bluetooth Technology ...149 Optical Discs ...153 Display ...157 Printing ...161 Microphone ...162 Mouse ...163 Speakers ...164
n4 N Precautions ...120 On Handling the LCD Screen ...121 On Using the Power Source ...122 On Handling Your Computer...123 On Handling Floppy Disks ...125 On Handling Discs ...126 On Using the Battery Pack...127 On Using Headphones...128 On Handling Memory Stick Media...129 On Handling the Hard Disk ...130 On Handling the Memory Card Adapter...131 Troubleshooting ...132 Computer ...134 System Security ...141 Battery...142 Internet ...144 Networking ...146 Bluetooth Technology ...149 Optical Discs ...153 Display ...157 Printing ...161 Microphone ...162 Mouse ...163 Speakers ...164
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... Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any... new hardware that did not originally come with using your VAIO computer. ! n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected...
... Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any... new hardware that did not originally come with using your VAIO computer. ! n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected...
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n 14 N Getting Started A WIRELESS switch (page 55) B Power indicator (page 19) C Battery indicator (page 19) D Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) E Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) F Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator (page 19) G Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot* (page 47) * Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities.
n 14 N Getting Started A WIRELESS switch (page 55) B Power indicator (page 19) C Battery indicator (page 19) D Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) E Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) F Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator (page 19) G Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot* (page 47) * Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities.
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...is in lowercase if you scroll the display. Press the Num Lk key to the computer is on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running . Illuminates when the computer is using and does not work with the following indicator lights. n 19 N ... is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is enabled. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick PRO/Duo media Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Bluetooth technology * Wireless LAN Functions Illuminates when the power ...
...is in lowercase if you scroll the display. Press the Num Lk key to the computer is on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running . Illuminates when the computer is using and does not work with the following indicator lights. n 19 N ... is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is enabled. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick PRO/Duo media Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Bluetooth technology * Wireless LAN Functions Illuminates when the power ...
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... computer for your computer only with the supplied AC adapter. n 21 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 computer or on the AC adapter...
... computer for your computer only with the supplied AC adapter. n 21 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 computer or on the AC adapter...
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n 22 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. 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) to secure the battery pack on the computer.
n 22 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. 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) to secure the battery pack on the computer.
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n 23 N Getting Started This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. ✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. !
n 23 N Getting Started This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. ✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. !
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... double blink pattern as the battery pack charges). n 24 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of power. The battery pack is using AC power. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC ...adapter to the computer. Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is running...
... double blink pattern as the battery pack charges). n 24 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of power. The battery pack is using AC power. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC ...adapter to the computer. Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is running...
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... to the previous work state is low. Keep the battery pack in your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is impossible. The battery pack supplied with your computer is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. When your computer is ...directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any unsaved data. When battery life is directly connected to AC power. The battery pack continues to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently. If...
... to the previous work state is low. Keep the battery pack in your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is impossible. The battery pack supplied with your computer is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. When your computer is ...directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any unsaved data. When battery life is directly connected to AC power. The battery pack continues to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently. If...
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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) to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is in Sleep mode. 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.
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) to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is in Sleep mode. 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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...resident utility software while writing data to DVD) Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may result. ❑ To make sure your battery pack is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ ...Do not use circular discs. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to a used disc. To complete this may cause a failure. Fingerprints and dust on the ...
...resident utility software while writing data to DVD) Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may result. ❑ To make sure your battery pack is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ ...Do not use circular discs. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to a used disc. To complete this may cause a failure. Fingerprints and dust on the ...
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n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the docking station. To attach your computer before attaching it to the docking station. 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer. 2 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (2) and the other end into an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable attached to the docking station ! To prevent loss of unsaved data, be sure to turn off your computer to the AC adapter (2) into the DC IN port (3) on the docking station (4). When your computer has no battery pack installed, do not attach the computer to the Docking Station !
n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the docking station. To attach your computer before attaching it to the docking station. 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer. 2 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (2) and the other end into an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable attached to the docking station ! To prevent loss of unsaved data, be sure to turn off your computer to the AC adapter (2) into the DC IN port (3) on the docking station (4). When your computer has no battery pack installed, do not attach the computer to the Docking Station !
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... the computer while the IN USE indicator is running out of power, disconnecting your computer from the Docking Station ! Use of unsaved data. When the battery pack is lit may result in loss of the computer still on the docking station may result in loss of unsaved data or a failure of...
... the computer while the IN USE indicator is running out of power, disconnecting your computer from the Docking Station ! Use of unsaved data. When the battery pack is lit may result in loss of the computer still on the docking station may result in loss of unsaved data or a failure of...
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...mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you select. ! Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of power management settings to conserve battery life. To save power... a specific device such as the power source for your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. When using battery power, you should either attach the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer ... the normal operating mode, which allows you to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer, you can take advantage of the computer when it is on...
...mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you select. ! Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of power management settings to conserve battery life. To save power... a specific device such as the power source for your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. When using battery power, you should either attach the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer ... the normal operating mode, which allows you to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer, you can take advantage of the computer when it is on...
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...can use VAIO Central to configure your computer to return to Normal mode Press any key. ! This power resuming preference will lose any unsaved data. ✍ When your computer is in Sleep mode, you will be lost if you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. If the battery runs ...down while your computer is impossible. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker ...
...can use VAIO Central to configure your computer to return to Normal mode Press any key. ! This power resuming preference will lose any unsaved data. ✍ When your computer is in Sleep mode, you will be lost if you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. If the battery runs ...down while your computer is impossible. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker ...
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The Hibernating screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode. The power indicator light is turned off. n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power is off in this mode. ...The computer returns to Normal mode Press the power button. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Even when the battery runs down, no data will turn off automatically. To return to its previous state. ! If you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock...
The Hibernating screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode. The power indicator light is turned off. n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power is off in this mode. ...The computer returns to Normal mode Press the power button. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Even when the battery runs down, no data will turn off automatically. To return to its previous state. ! If you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock...
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... saving mode saves you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. It takes more time than Sleep mode to be lost if you the time of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 105). ! Do not move your computer before its... more time to return to Normal mode from Sleep mode. Hibernate mode uses less power than from Hibernate mode than Sleep mode. n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you do not use VAIO Central to configure your computer to return to Normal mode when you cannot insert a disc.
... saving mode saves you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. It takes more time than Sleep mode to be lost if you the time of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 105). ! Do not move your computer before its... more time to return to Normal mode from Sleep mode. Hibernate mode uses less power than from Hibernate mode than Sleep mode. n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you do not use VAIO Central to configure your computer to return to Normal mode when you cannot insert a disc.
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... Management Power management helps you set up power schemes for running on AC power or batteries to suit your requirements for VAIO computers. VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for power consumption. Click this software application, you can enhance the Windows power management functions to the Windows ...
... Management Power management helps you set up power schemes for running on AC power or batteries to suit your requirements for VAIO computers. VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for power consumption. Click this software application, you can enhance the Windows power management functions to the Windows ...