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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. Before starting your computer for example, a printer... 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. Before starting your computer for example, a printer... 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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...key to change how you press the Shift key while the indicator is on. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Built-in Hibernate mode or off. Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is charging. Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do... with the following indicator lights. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off when the computer is on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running . Press the key a second time to turn off the computer when this indicator is in MOTION EYE camera Media...
...key to change how you press the Shift key while the indicator is on. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Built-in Hibernate mode or off. Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is charging. Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do... with the following indicator lights. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off when the computer is on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running . Press the key a second time to turn off the computer when this indicator is in MOTION EYE camera Media...
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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 a long period of time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your...
... 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 a long period of time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your...
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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 battery LOCK/UNLOCK switch (1) to the UNLOCK position. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase. n 20 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 battery LOCK/UNLOCK switch (1) to the UNLOCK position. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase. 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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Be sure to slide the battery LOCK/UNLOCK switch to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. This computer is designed to the LOCK position before using your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. ! 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 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.
Be sure to slide the battery LOCK/UNLOCK switch to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. This computer is designed to the LOCK position before using your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. ! 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 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.
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...The computer is running out of purchase. 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. n 23 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is about 85%... charged, the battery indicator turns off. When the battery pack is not fully charged at the time of power. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a ...
...The computer is running out of purchase. 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. n 23 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is about 85%... charged, the battery indicator turns off. When the battery pack is not fully charged at the time of power. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a ...
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...down your computer is a lithium ion battery pack and can charge the battery pack in such a usual manner as a power source. When the battery pack is low. The battery pack supplied with your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should... either attach the AC adapter to the previous work state is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. The battery indicator light is on while you are using battery power, you should save your data frequently. When your data frequently and manually activate a...
...down your computer is a lithium ion battery pack and can charge the battery pack in such a usual manner as a power source. When the battery pack is low. The battery pack supplied with your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should... either attach the AC adapter to the previous work state is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. The battery indicator light is on while you are using battery power, you should save your data frequently. When your data frequently and manually activate a...
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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 UNLOCK position. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2), hook your fingertip under the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your 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 ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode.
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 UNLOCK position. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2), hook your fingertip under the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your 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 ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode.
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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 memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. This may ... before you need to a used disc. Do not use discs in any other applications. ❑ Do not switch to power saving modes while using your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you eject it. Use of different disc burning software for additional data burning may result. ❑ To...
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 memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. This may ... before you need to a used disc. Do not use discs in any other applications. ❑ Do not switch to power saving modes while using your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you eject it. Use of different disc burning software for additional data burning may result. ❑ To...
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...you to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery level falls below 10 ...percent, you select. ! To save power while not working, you can turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer, you can take advantage of the power management settings to conserve battery... life. The green power indicator light is in this mode. When using battery power, you should...mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless...
...you to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery level falls below 10 ...percent, you select. ! To save power while not working, you can turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer, you can take advantage of the power management settings to conserve battery... life. The green power indicator light is in this mode. When using battery power, you should...mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless...
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n 95 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the previous work state is impossible. ... of data, you should save your computer is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. The umber power light flashes during this mode. If the battery runs down while your data frequently. Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep.
n 95 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the previous work state is impossible. ... of data, you should save your computer is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. The umber power light flashes during this mode. If the battery runs down while your data frequently. Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep.
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... button, and Hibernate to place the computer to be lost. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to Hibernate mode. Even when the battery runs down or resuming. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. The computer returns to Normal mode Press the power button. Hibernate... mode requires more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than four seconds, your computer will be activated. 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 turned off in Hibernate...
... button, and Hibernate to place the computer to be lost. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to Hibernate mode. Even when the battery runs down or resuming. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. The computer returns to Normal mode Press the power button. Hibernate... mode requires more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than four seconds, your computer will be activated. 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 turned off in Hibernate...
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This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. The Power Options window appears. 4 Select the VAIO Power Management tab. To restore the default settings 1 On the VAIO Power Management tab, click Advanced. VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for power consumption. With this icon to display the window, showing...
This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. The Power Options window appears. 4 Select the VAIO Power Management tab. To restore the default settings 1 On the VAIO Power Management tab, click Advanced. VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for power consumption. With this icon to display the window, showing...
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...injury or equipment damage. ❑ ESD can damage electronic components. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. If such a station is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from ESD. If a memory module is not detected by installing optional memory modules. Notes on... area, and do so may cause damage to your model. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. n 101 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the memory by the computer or the...
...injury or equipment damage. ❑ ESD can damage electronic components. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. If such a station is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from ESD. If a memory module is not detected by installing optional memory modules. Notes on... area, and do so may cause damage to your model. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. n 101 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the memory by the computer or the...
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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.