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... Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...19 Using the Battery Pack ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...26 Using Your VAIO Computer ...27 Using the Keyboard ...28 Using the Touch Pad ...30 Using Special-function Buttons ...31 Using the Built-in...
... Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...19 Using the Battery Pack ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...26 Using Your VAIO Computer ...27 Using the Keyboard ...28 Using the Touch Pad ...30 Using Special-function Buttons ...31 Using the Built-in...
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...Computer...110 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...112 On Handling Floppy Disks ...113 On Handling Discs ...114 On Using the Battery Pack...115 On Using Headphones...116 On Handling Memory Stick Media...117 On Handling the Hard Disk ...118 On Updating Your Computer ...119... Troubleshooting ...120 Computer ...122 System Security ...129 Battery...130 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...132 Internet ...135 Networking ...137 Bluetooth Technology ...140 Optical Discs ...144 Display ...148 Printing ...153 Microphone ...
...Computer...110 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...112 On Handling Floppy Disks ...113 On Handling Discs ...114 On Using the Battery Pack...115 On Using Headphones...116 On Handling Memory Stick Media...117 On Handling the Hard Disk ...118 On Updating Your Computer ...119... Troubleshooting ...120 Computer ...122 System Security ...129 Battery...130 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...132 Internet ...135 Networking ...137 Bluetooth Technology ...140 Optical Discs ...144 Display ...148 Printing ...153 Microphone ...
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... (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer. Make sure to get started using your... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 26)
... (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer. Make sure to get started using your... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 26)
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...page 31) E Play/Pause button (page 31) F Next track button (page 31) G Stop button (page 31) H Power button I Power indicator (page 18) J Battery indicator (page 18) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 18) L Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 18) M WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 18) N WIRELESS switch (page 56...) O Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot*2 (page 47) P SD memory card slot (page 52) Q Media Access indicator (page 18) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports...
...page 31) E Play/Pause button (page 31) F Next track button (page 31) G Stop button (page 31) H Power button I Power indicator (page 18) J Battery indicator (page 18) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 18) L Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 18) M WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 18) N WIRELESS switch (page 56...) O Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot*2 (page 47) P SD memory card slot (page 52) Q Media Access indicator (page 18) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports...
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Back n 16 N Getting Started A Network (Ethernet) port (page 88) B Modem port (page 55) C Battery connector
Back n 16 N Getting Started A Network (Ethernet) port (page 88) B Modem port (page 55) C Battery connector
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Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is on. Press the Num Lk key to deactivate the numeric keypad. Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running out of the computer ... computer when this indicator is on the program you scroll the display. Letters appear in use. Illuminates when data is not being used . Indicator Power 1 Battery e Built-in uppercase. n 18 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is off. Illuminates when the computer is using and does not work with...
Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is on. Press the Num Lk key to deactivate the numeric keypad. Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running out of the computer ... computer when this indicator is on the program you scroll the display. Letters appear in use. Illuminates when data is not being used . Indicator Power 1 Battery e Built-in uppercase. n 18 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is off. Illuminates when the computer is using and does not work with...
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... your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. n 19 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for your computer for a long period of time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍...
... your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. n 19 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for your computer for a long period of time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍...
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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/UNLOCK switch (1) to the UNLOCK position. n 20 N Getting Started
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/UNLOCK switch (1) to the UNLOCK position. n 20 N Getting Started
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n 21 N Getting Started 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projections (2) on either side of the battery compartment fit into the U-shaped cuts (3) on either side of the battery pack.
n 21 N Getting Started 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projections (2) on either side of the battery compartment fit into the U-shaped cuts (3) on either side of the battery pack.
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This computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK/UNLOCK switch to the LOCK position to secure the battery pack to the computer. ✍ When your computer. n 22 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and push the battery pack down into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! Be sure to slide the battery LOCK/UNLOCK switch to the LOCK position before using your computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries.
This computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK/UNLOCK switch to the LOCK position to secure the battery pack to the computer. ✍ When your computer. n 22 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and push the battery pack down into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! Be sure to slide the battery LOCK/UNLOCK switch to the LOCK position before using your computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries.
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... power. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery pack charges). Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is charging. The battery pack is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. When the battery pack is running out of purchase...
... power. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery pack charges). Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is charging. The battery pack is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. When the battery pack is running out of purchase...
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...using the computer. When your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. The battery pack continues to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently and manually activate a power management ... lose any time. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect battery life. When the battery pack is on while you are using battery power, you should save your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Keep the battery pack in this manual from the AC outlet...
...using the computer. When your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. The battery pack continues to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently and manually activate a power management ... lose any time. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect battery life. When the battery pack is on while you are using battery power, you should save your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Keep the battery pack in this manual from the AC outlet...
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To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK/UNLOCK switch (1) to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2), hook your fingertip under the tab (3) on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. n 25 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/UNLOCK switch (1) to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2), hook your fingertip under the tab (3) on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. n 25 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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... computer, to write data to a disc. Use of different disc burning software for additional data burning may result. ❑ To make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on your software application to burn discs, make sure you exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑..., use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add some data to the same disc. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software ...
... computer, to write data to a disc. Use of different disc burning software for additional data burning may result. ❑ To make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on your software application to burn discs, make sure you exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑..., use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add some data to the same disc. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software ...
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...state of the power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you select. ! n 94 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you ...use . In addition to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The green power indicator light...
...state of the power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you select. ! n 94 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you ...use . In addition to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The green power indicator light...
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... disk and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than four seconds, your data frequently. If the battery runs down while your computer is impossible. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Sleep. If you cannot...
... disk and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than four seconds, your data frequently. If the battery runs down while your computer is impossible. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Sleep. If you cannot...
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... power button. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. The power indicator light is turned off. Even when the battery runs down or resuming. n 97 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...
... power button. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. The power indicator light is turned off. Even when the battery runs down or resuming. n 97 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...
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... window, showing your power status. To activate VAIO Power Management 1 Right-click the power status icon on AC power or batteries to change the settings. n 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up .... 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The VAIO Power Management window appears. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to suit your computer and longer battery life. The Power Options window appears. 4 Select the VAIO Power Management tab. VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for...
... window, showing your power status. To activate VAIO Power Management 1 Right-click the power status icon on AC power or batteries to change the settings. n 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up .... 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The VAIO Power Management window appears. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to suit your computer and longer battery life. The Power Options window appears. 4 Select the VAIO Power Management tab. VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for...
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... increase the memory by maintaining contact with your computer. Ground yourself by installing optional memory modules. n 101 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can damage electronic components. Notes on...hold static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your model. If such a station is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you upgrade your system. Before touching a memory module,...
... increase the memory by maintaining contact with your computer. Ground yourself by installing optional memory modules. n 101 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can damage electronic components. Notes on...hold static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your model. If such a station is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you upgrade your system. Before touching a memory module,...
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n 103 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 to discharge static electricity.
n 103 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 to discharge static electricity.