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... the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating 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) Make sure to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first...
... the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating 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) Make sure to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first...
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n 12 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
n 12 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
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qa n 13 N Getting Started A Bluetooth indicator* (page 19) B WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) C WWAN (Wireless WAN) indicator* (page 19) D Num lock indicator (page 19) E Caps lock indicator (page 19) F Scroll lock indicator (page 19) G Power button H LCD screen (page 121) I Built-in microphone (monaural) J Keyboard (page 29) K Touch pad (page 31) * On selected models only. Front 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q;
qa n 13 N Getting Started A Bluetooth indicator* (page 19) B WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) C WWAN (Wireless WAN) indicator* (page 19) D Num lock indicator (page 19) E Caps lock indicator (page 19) F Scroll lock indicator (page 19) G Power button H LCD screen (page 121) I Built-in microphone (monaural) J Keyboard (page 29) K Touch pad (page 31) * On selected models only. Front 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q;
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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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Back A Battery connector (page 22) n 15 N Getting Started
Back A Battery connector (page 22) n 15 N Getting Started
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speeds. *2 Inaccessible when the computer is attached to the optional docking station. Right n 16 N Getting Started A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 93) B i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 97) C S VIDEO OUT port (page 86) D Monitor (VGA) port*2(page 83) E Air vent F Security slot G DC IN port*2 (page 21) H Built-in speaker (stereo) *1 Supports high-/full-/low-
speeds. *2 Inaccessible when the computer is attached to the optional docking station. Right n 16 N Getting Started A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 93) B i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 97) C S VIDEO OUT port (page 86) D Monitor (VGA) port*2(page 83) E Air vent F Security slot G DC IN port*2 (page 21) H Built-in speaker (stereo) *1 Supports high-/full-/low-
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Left n 17 N Getting Started A Built-in speaker (stereo) B Network (Ethernet) port*1 (page 99) C Modem port (page 54) D Microphone jack (page 92) E Headphones jack (page 81) F Optical disc drive (page 32) G Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) H Drive eject button (page 32) I Manual eject hole (page 153) J ExpressCard™/34 slot*2 (page 42) *1 Inaccessible when the computer is attached to the optional docking station. *2 Referred to as the ExpressCard slot hereinafter.
Left n 17 N Getting Started A Built-in speaker (stereo) B Network (Ethernet) port*1 (page 99) C Modem port (page 54) D Microphone jack (page 92) E Headphones jack (page 81) F Optical disc drive (page 32) G Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) H Drive eject button (page 32) I Manual eject hole (page 153) J ExpressCard™/34 slot*2 (page 42) *1 Inaccessible when the computer is attached to the optional docking station. *2 Referred to as the ExpressCard slot hereinafter.
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Bottom n 18 N Getting Started A Docking station connector (page 74) B Air vents
Bottom n 18 N Getting Started A Docking station connector (page 74) B Air vents
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... the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the computer or on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 109). If you do not use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use your computer for your computer...
... the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the computer or on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 109). If you do not use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use your computer for your computer...
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 29) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 31) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 32) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 42) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 46) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 52) ❑ Using the Internet (page 54) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 55) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 62) n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 29) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 31) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 32) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 42) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 46) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 52) ❑ Using the Internet (page 54) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 55) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 62) n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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...clear as the standard view, as it is magnified, switching the view to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 106). To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the external display disables the function and restores the standard... view. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view is implemented by changing the resolution. When you execute this key ...
...clear as the standard view, as it is magnified, switching the view to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 106). To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the external display disables the function and restores the standard... view. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view is implemented by changing the resolution. When you execute this key ...
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...) to remove the memory card adapter from the memory card adapter See Removing an ExpressCard Module (page 45) to insert the memory card adapter into the ExpressCard slot. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Removing a Memory Card To remove a memory card from the ExpressCard slot. Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card to...
...) to remove the memory card adapter from the memory card adapter See Removing an ExpressCard Module (page 45) to insert the memory card adapter into the ExpressCard slot. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Removing a Memory Card To remove a memory card from the ExpressCard slot. Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card to...
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Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 71) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 81) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 82) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 89) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 90) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone...
Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 71) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 81) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 82) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 89) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 90) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone...
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B Corner guide symbols (page 74) C IN USE indicator (page 77) D UNDOCK button (page 77) Locating Ports on the Docking Station Top n 72 N Using Peripheral Devices A DC IN indicator Illuminates when the docking station is powered.
B Corner guide symbols (page 74) C IN USE indicator (page 77) D UNDOCK button (page 77) Locating Ports on the Docking Station Top n 72 N Using Peripheral Devices A DC IN indicator Illuminates when the docking station is powered.
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this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions. The docking station can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with your computer. Do not unplug the AC adapter from the docking station and the AC outlet while using the docking station; speeds. ! n 73 N Using Peripheral Devices Back A DC IN port (page 74) B Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 93) C DVI-D port (page 83) D MONITOR (VGA) port (page 83) E Network (Ethernet) port (1000BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T) (page 99) F Security slot * Supports high-/full-/low-
this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions. The docking station can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with your computer. Do not unplug the AC adapter from the docking station and the AC outlet while using the docking station; speeds. ! n 73 N Using Peripheral Devices Back A DC IN port (page 74) B Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 93) C DVI-D port (page 83) D MONITOR (VGA) port (page 83) E Network (Ethernet) port (1000BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T) (page 99) F Security slot * Supports high-/full-/low-
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... indicator is lit may cause unstable operations. Be sure that no devices connected to close video playback software before disconnecting it from the docking station (page 78), make sure to turn off the docking station. Disconnecting the computer while the IN USE indicator is lit. Use of unsaved data, be sure...
... indicator is lit may cause unstable operations. Be sure that no devices connected to close video playback software before disconnecting it from the docking station (page 78), make sure to turn off the docking station. Disconnecting the computer while the IN USE indicator is lit. Use of unsaved data, be sure...
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... to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 90) for more information. If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, depending on the type of your...
... to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 90) for more information. If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, depending on the type of your...
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Among other things, you will learn how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer. n 101 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities, etc. ❑ Setting the Password (page 102) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 105) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 106) ❑ Managing Power with VAIO Power Management (page 111)
Among other things, you will learn how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer. n 101 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities, etc. ❑ Setting the Password (page 102) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 105) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 106) ❑ Managing Power with VAIO Power Management (page 111)
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... If you will turn off the LCD screen and places the hard disk and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. You will lose any key. ! Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than out of... in Sleep mode, you press and hold the power button for more power than four seconds, your data frequently. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 105). ! Going back to Normal mode when you cannot insert a disc. The umber power light flashes in Sleep mode, you open the LCD...
... If you will turn off the LCD screen and places the hard disk and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. You will lose any key. ! Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than out of... in Sleep mode, you press and hold the power button for more power than four seconds, your data frequently. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 105). ! Going back to Normal mode when you cannot insert a disc. The umber power light flashes in Sleep mode, you open the LCD...
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... computer to return to Normal mode when you open the LCD screen lid. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 105). ! n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you do not use VAIO Central to configure your computer for a long period of shutting down or resuming. This power resuming preference will be...
... computer to return to Normal mode when you open the LCD screen lid. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 105). ! n 110 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you do not use VAIO Central to configure your computer for a long period of shutting down or resuming. This power resuming preference will be...