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n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Connecting a Power Source ...18 Using the Battery Pack ...19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...24 Using Your VAIO Computer ...25 Using the Keyboard ...26 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using Special-function Buttons ...30 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...31 Using the TV Function ...40 Using PC Cards ...41 Using the Memory Stick Media ...45 Using the Internet...48 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...49
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Connecting a Power Source ...18 Using the Battery Pack ...19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...24 Using Your VAIO Computer ...25 Using the Keyboard ...26 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using Special-function Buttons ...30 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...31 Using the TV Function ...40 Using PC Cards ...41 Using the Memory Stick Media ...45 Using the Internet...48 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...49
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n4 N Precautions ...117 On Handling the LCD Screen ...118 On Using the Power Source ...119 On Handling Your Computer...120 On Handling Floppy Disks ...122 On Handling Discs ...123 On Using the Battery Pack...124 On Using Headphones...125 On Handling Memory Stick Media...125 On Handling the Hard Disk ...126 Troubleshooting ...127 Computer ...128 System Security ...138 Battery...140 Internet ...142 Networking ...144 CDs and DVDs...147 Display ...151 Printing ...154 Microphone ...155 Mouse ...156 Speakers ...157 Touch Pad...158 Keyboard...160
n4 N Precautions ...117 On Handling the LCD Screen ...118 On Using the Power Source ...119 On Handling Your Computer...120 On Handling Floppy Disks ...122 On Handling Discs ...123 On Using the Battery Pack...124 On Using Headphones...125 On Handling Memory Stick Media...125 On Handling the Hard Disk ...126 Troubleshooting ...127 Computer ...128 System Security ...138 Battery...140 Internet ...142 Networking ...144 CDs and DVDs...147 Display ...151 Printing ...154 Microphone ...155 Mouse ...156 Speakers ...157 Touch Pad...158 Keyboard...160
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Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 18) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 19) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 24) n 10 N Getting Started
Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 18) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 19) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 24) n 10 N Getting Started
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Front A LCD screen (page 118) B Speakers C Keyboard (page 26) D Touch pad (page 29) E Power indicator (page 17) F Battery indicator (page 17) G Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 17) H Memory Stick media indicator (page 17) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (on selected models ... the controls and ports shown on the following illustrations may appear different from your model, depending on selected models only) (page 17) K Headphones jack (page 73) L Microphone jack (page 88)
Front A LCD screen (page 118) B Speakers C Keyboard (page 26) D Touch pad (page 29) E Power indicator (page 17) F Battery indicator (page 17) G Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 17) H Memory Stick media indicator (page 17) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (on selected models ... the controls and ports shown on the following illustrations may appear different from your model, depending on selected models only) (page 17) K Headphones jack (page 73) L Microphone jack (page 88)
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Back A Air vent B Battery connector (page 19) n 13 N Getting Started
Back A Air vent B Battery connector (page 19) n 13 N Getting Started
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... data is off . Normal scrolling resumes when the Scr Lk indicator is read from or written to change how you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is running . Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is on .) When the indicator is ... disk or the optical disc. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on . Do not enter Standby mode or turn off . Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick Pro/Duo Hard disk/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS LAN Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and...
... data is off . Normal scrolling resumes when the Scr Lk indicator is read from or written to change how you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is running . Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is on .) When the indicator is ... disk or the optical disc. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on . Do not enter Standby mode or turn off . Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick Pro/Duo Hard disk/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS LAN Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and...
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... Source You can use the AC adapter for your computer. This power saving mode saves you do not use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a long period of the DC In plug varies depending on the (optional) port replicator. !
... Source You can use the AC adapter for your computer. This power saving mode saves you do not use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a long period of the DC In plug varies depending on the (optional) port replicator. !
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Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase. n 19 N Getting Started Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the lock switch (1) to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide the battery 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. n 19 N Getting Started Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the lock switch (1) to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide the battery into the battery compartment until it clicks into place.
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4 Slide the lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer. ✍ When the computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. n 20 N Getting Started
4 Slide the lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer. ✍ When the computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. n 20 N Getting Started
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... The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges). Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. The battery is not fully charged at the... time of power. n 21 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is running out of purchase....
... The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges). Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. The battery is not fully charged at the... time of power. n 21 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is running out of purchase....
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... such as a power source. The battery indicator light is impossible. To avoid loss of power, both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing. If the battery wears out when the computer enters Standby mode, you use the battery pack as Standby or Hibernate. For ...the computer. The battery pack supplied with the computer is low. Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life. When the battery life is directly connected to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a fully charged battery. Keep the battery pack in the ...
... such as a power source. The battery indicator light is impossible. To avoid loss of power, both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing. If the battery wears out when the computer enters Standby mode, you use the battery pack as Standby or Hibernate. For ...the computer. The battery pack supplied with the computer is low. Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life. When the battery life is directly connected to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a fully charged battery. Keep the battery pack in the ...
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To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the lock switch (1) to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode. You may lose data if you remove the battery while the computer is on and not connected to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide and hold the release latch (2) and slide the battery away from the computer. n 23 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 lock switch (1) to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode. You may lose data if you remove the battery while the computer is on and not connected to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide and hold the release latch (2) and slide the battery away from the computer. n 23 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Supports writing to DVD-RW discs compliant with your software. ❑ Only use circular discs. Fingerprints and dust... disc reading, but does not support 8cm disc writing. To complete this may cause the computer to malfunction. ❑ When using your battery is available only on an optical disc drive, you need to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for General version 2.0/2.1. Supports writing to ...may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using the VAIO Zone software.
n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Supports writing to DVD-RW discs compliant with your software. ❑ Only use circular discs. Fingerprints and dust... disc reading, but does not support 8cm disc writing. To complete this may cause the computer to malfunction. ❑ When using your battery is available only on an optical disc drive, you need to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for General version 2.0/2.1. Supports writing to ...may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using the VAIO Zone software.
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...the computer and install a fully charged battery. To save power while not working, you can turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. n 102 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes ...When you use . In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices, your computer, you should either attach the AC adapter to conserve battery life. When using battery power, you can take ...
...the computer and install a fully charged battery. To save power while not working, you can turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. n 102 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes ...When you use . In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices, your computer, you should either attach the AC adapter to conserve battery life. When using battery power, you can take ...
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.... Going back to Normal mode Press any key. ! If you press the power button for 25 minutes, it will lose any unsaved data. If the battery runs down when the computer enters Standby mode, you cannot insert a disc. If the computer is not used for more power than Hibernate mode. ! The... mode settings. To activate Standby mode 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. 2 Click Stand By. To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. n 103 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off automatically.
.... Going back to Normal mode Press any key. ! If you press the power button for 25 minutes, it will lose any unsaved data. If the battery runs down when the computer enters Standby mode, you cannot insert a disc. If the computer is not used for more power than Hibernate mode. ! The... mode settings. To activate Standby mode 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. 2 Click Stand By. To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. n 103 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off automatically.
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... off in this mode. If you press the power button for more than four seconds, the computer will be lost. Even when the battery runs down, no data will switch off automatically. The Hibernating screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode. The power indicator light is ...turned off. To return to its previous state. ! n 105 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the computer by pressing the power button. Alternatively, 1 Click ...
... off in this mode. If you press the power button for more than four seconds, the computer will be lost. Even when the battery runs down, no data will switch off automatically. The Hibernating screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode. The power indicator light is ...turned off. To return to its previous state. ! n 105 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the computer by pressing the power button. Alternatively, 1 Click ...
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With this software application, you to set up power schemes for running on the VAIO Power Management software. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operations of your requirements for power consumption. For more information on VAIO Power Management, see the help file on AC power or batteries to suit your computer and for VAIO computers. VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for longer battery life.
With this software application, you to set up power schemes for running on the VAIO Power Management software. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operations of your requirements for power consumption. For more information on VAIO Power Management, see the help file on AC power or batteries to suit your computer and for VAIO computers. VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for longer battery life.
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... networks, or modems before you are compatible with the computer. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. n 111 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and .... Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. This damage may cause damage to change the module. If a memory module is , battery or AC adapter) and from ESD. The number of available slots depends on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory.
... networks, or modems before you are compatible with the computer. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. n 111 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and .... Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. This damage may cause damage to change the module. If a memory module is , battery or AC adapter) and from ESD. The number of available slots depends on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory.
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n 113 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 memory module compartment cover. 5 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of the computer) to discharge static electricity.
n 113 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 memory module compartment cover. 5 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of the computer) to discharge static electricity.
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Do not touch any other components on the computer. n 115 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into place. ! Do not damage the inner film cover equipped for module protection. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery and turn on the motherboard.
Do not touch any other components on the computer. n 115 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into place. ! Do not damage the inner film cover equipped for module protection. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery and turn on the motherboard.