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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 ...28 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...29 Using PC Cards ...38 Using the Memory Stick Media ...41 Using the Internet...44 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...45
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 ...28 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...29 Using PC Cards ...38 Using the Memory Stick Media ...41 Using the Internet...44 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...45
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n4 N Precautions ...91 On Handling the LCD Screen ...92 On Using the Power Source ...93 On Handling Your Computer...94 On Handling Floppy Disks ...96 On Handling Discs ...97 On Using the Battery Pack...98 On Using Headphones...99 On Handling Memory Stick Media...99 On Handling the Hard Disk ...100 Troubleshooting ...101 Computer ...102 System Security ...111 Battery...113 Internet ...115 Networking ...117 CDs and DVDs...120 Display ...125 Printing ...127 Microphone ...128 Mouse ...129 Speakers ...130 Touch Pad...131 Keyboard...132
n4 N Precautions ...91 On Handling the LCD Screen ...92 On Using the Power Source ...93 On Handling Your Computer...94 On Handling Floppy Disks ...96 On Handling Discs ...97 On Using the Battery Pack...98 On Using Headphones...99 On Handling Memory Stick Media...99 On Handling the Hard Disk ...100 Troubleshooting ...101 Computer ...102 System Security ...111 Battery...113 Internet ...115 Networking ...117 CDs and DVDs...120 Display ...125 Printing ...127 Microphone ...128 Mouse ...129 Speakers ...130 Touch Pad...131 Keyboard...132
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... first computer startup, do not connect any new hardware that did not normally come with using your computer. Make sure to get started with your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for example, a printer, external hard disk drive, scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ ...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)
... first computer startup, do not connect any new hardware that did not normally come with using your computer. Make sure to get started with your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for example, a printer, external hard disk drive, scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ ...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)
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Front A LCD screen (page 92) B Speakers C Keyboard (page 26) D Touch pad (page 28) 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 (page 45) J WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 17) K Headphones jack (page 55) L Microphone jack (page 63) n 11 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
Front A LCD screen (page 92) B Speakers C Keyboard (page 26) D Touch pad (page 28) 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 (page 45) J WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 17) K Headphones jack (page 55) L Microphone jack (page 63) n 11 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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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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...Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is read from or written to the hard disk or the optical disc. 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, ... work with all programs. Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running out of the computer is on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is off . Press it a second time to type letters in Hibernate mode or off , the Memory Stick media is equipped with the ...
...Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is read from or written to the hard disk or the optical disc. 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, ... work with all programs. Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running out of the computer is on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is off . Press it a second time to type letters in Hibernate mode or off , the Memory Stick media is equipped with the ...
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... computer. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. n 18 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 the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate...
... computer. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. n 18 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 the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate...
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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. 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
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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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...fully charged at the time of power. The battery is running out of purchase. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. The computer is using AC power. Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks Off... Meaning The computer is using battery power. The battery is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. When the battery is charging. The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a...
...fully charged at the time of power. The battery is running out of purchase. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. The computer is using AC power. Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks Off... Meaning The computer is using battery power. The battery is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. When the battery is charging. The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a...
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...management mode, such as a power source. n 22 N Getting Started ✍ When the battery is running out of power, both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing. The battery indicator light is on while you should save your data frequently. For some software applications and ... any time. When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is impossible. Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life. If the battery wears out when the computer enters Standby mode, you should either attach the AC adapter...
...management mode, such as a power source. n 22 N Getting Started ✍ When the battery is running out of power, both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing. The battery indicator light is on while you should save your data frequently. For some software applications and ... any time. When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is impossible. Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life. If the battery wears out when the computer enters Standby mode, you should either attach the AC adapter...
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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 on and not connected to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide and hold the release latch (2) and slide the battery away from the computer. You may lose data if you remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode. 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 on and not connected to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide and hold the release latch (2) and slide the battery away from the computer. You may lose data if you remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode. n 23 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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... and exit anti-virus software before writing data onto a disc. ❑ Do not use the AC adapter to power the computer or make sure your battery is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while... of the disc irreparably. ❑ Connect and use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. Do not use circular discs. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make the data on a disc readable on an optical disc drive, you need to close the...
... and exit anti-virus software before writing data onto a disc. ❑ Do not use the AC adapter to power the computer or make sure your battery is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while... of the disc irreparably. ❑ Connect and use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. Do not use circular discs. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make the data on a disc readable on an optical disc drive, you need to close the...
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...saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. When using battery power, you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a fully charged battery. Using Normal Mode This is in this mode. n 76 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When ...you use . If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you ...
...saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. When using battery power, you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a fully charged battery. Using Normal Mode This is in this mode. n 76 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When ...you use . If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you ...
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... should save your data frequently. To avoid loss of Standby mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! If the battery runs down when the computer enters Standby mode, you cannot insert a disc. n 77 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off automatically. The computer comes out of data, you can change...
... should save your data frequently. To avoid loss of Standby mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! If the battery runs down when the computer enters Standby mode, you cannot insert a disc. n 77 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off automatically. The computer comes out of data, you can change...
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... Computer. 2 Click Hibernate. The computer returns to Normal mode Turn on the hard disk and power is turned off in this mode. Even when the battery runs down, no data will switch off automatically. The power indicator light is off . If you press the power button for more than four seconds..., the computer will be lost. n 79 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.
... Computer. 2 Click Hibernate. The computer returns to Normal mode Turn on the hard disk and power is turned off in this mode. Even when the battery runs down, no data will switch off automatically. The power indicator light is off . If you press the power button for more than four seconds..., the computer will be lost. n 79 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.
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For more information on VAIO Power Management, see the help file on AC power or batteries to ensure better operations of your requirements for VAIO computers. n 81 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you can enhance the Windows power management functions to suit your computer and for longer battery life. VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for power consumption. With this software application, you to set up power schemes for running on the VAIO Power Management software.
For more information on VAIO Power Management, see the help file on AC power or batteries to ensure better operations of your requirements for VAIO computers. n 81 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you can enhance the Windows power management functions to suit your computer and for longer battery life. VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for power consumption. With this software application, you to set up power schemes for running on the VAIO Power Management software.
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...to do not handle materials that is not detected by installing optional memory modules. Failure to your model. n 85 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to change the module. The package protects the module from any telecommunication links, networks, or...are ready to expand the functionality of the chassis while performing the procedure. ❑ Do not open the computer. If a memory module is , battery or AC adapter) and from ESD. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. If such a station is not available, do not...
...to do not handle materials that is not detected by installing optional memory modules. Failure to your model. n 85 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to change the module. The package protects the module from any telecommunication links, networks, or...are ready to expand the functionality of the chassis while performing the procedure. ❑ Do not open the computer. If a memory module is , battery or AC adapter) and from ESD. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. If such a station is not available, do not...
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n 87 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 87 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. Do not damage the insulation sheet 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. n 89 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 touch any other components on the computer. Do not damage the insulation sheet 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. n 89 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into place. !