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... ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in...
... ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in...
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...Computer...114 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...116 On Handling Floppy Disks ...117 On Handling Discs ...118 On Using the Battery Pack...119 On Using Headphones...121 On Handling Memory Stick Media...122 On Handling the Hard Disk ...123 On Updating Your Computer ...124... Troubleshooting ...125 Computer ...127 System Security ...134 Battery...135 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...137 Internet ...140 Networking ...142 Bluetooth Technology ...145 Optical Discs ...149 Display ...153 Printing ...158 Microphone ...
...Computer...114 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...116 On Handling Floppy Disks ...117 On Handling Discs ...118 On Using the Battery Pack...119 On Using Headphones...121 On Handling Memory Stick Media...122 On Handling the Hard Disk ...123 On Updating Your Computer ...124... Troubleshooting ...125 Computer ...127 System Security ...134 Battery...135 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...137 Internet ...140 Networking ...142 Bluetooth Technology ...145 Optical Discs ...149 Display ...153 Printing ...158 Microphone ...
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... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other... the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer.
... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other... the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer.
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and Duo-size Memory Stick media. n 14 N Getting Started A S1 button (page 33) B AV MODE button (page 33) C Previous track button (page 33) D VOL-/VOL+ buttons (page 33) E Play/Pause button (page 33) F Next track button (page 33) G Stop button (page 33) H Power button I Power indicator (page 19) J Battery indicator (page 19) K Hard...
and Duo-size Memory Stick media. n 14 N Getting Started A S1 button (page 33) B AV MODE button (page 33) C Previous track button (page 33) D VOL-/VOL+ buttons (page 33) E Play/Pause button (page 33) F Next track button (page 33) G Stop button (page 33) H Power button I Power indicator (page 19) J Battery indicator (page 19) K Hard...
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Back A Network (Ethernet) port (page 92) B Modem port (page 58) C Battery connector n 17 N Getting Started
Back A Network (Ethernet) port (page 92) B Modem port (page 58) C Battery connector n 17 N Getting Started
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... or turn off the computer when this indicator is not being used . Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off . Indicator Power 1 Battery e Built-in uppercase. Press it a second time to turn off . Letters appear in use. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is...Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Bluetooth technology * Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Illuminates when data is charging. The numeric keypad is not active when ...
... or turn off the computer when this indicator is not being used . Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off . Indicator Power 1 Battery e Built-in uppercase. Press it a second time to turn off . Letters appear in use. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is...Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Bluetooth technology * Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Illuminates when data is charging. The numeric keypad is not active when ...
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... adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to 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...
... adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to 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. n 22 N Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
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 22 N Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
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n 23 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 23 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 on the computer. ✍ When your computer. 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. n 24 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. !
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 on the computer. ✍ When your computer. 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. n 24 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. !
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... light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is using battery power. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. The battery pack is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. When the battery pack is running out of delivery. The computer automatically charges the...
... light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is using battery power. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. The battery pack is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. When the battery pack is running out of delivery. The computer automatically charges the...
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...manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of power, both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing. Keep the battery pack in this manual from the AC outlet. Going back to the previous work state is directly connected to... recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect its battery life. n 26 N Getting Started ! For some software applications and...
...manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of power, both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing. Keep the battery pack in this manual from the AC outlet. Going back to the previous work state is directly connected to... recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect its battery life. n 26 N Getting Started ! For some software applications and...
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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 computer is on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 27 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip under the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer.
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 computer is on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 27 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip under the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer.
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... into either of different disc burning software for additional data burning may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, ... on your software. ❑ Only use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to add...
... into either of different disc burning software for additional data burning may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, ... on your software. ❑ Only use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to add...
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...power source for your computer, you can turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . To save power while not working, you can ...take advantage of the power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving ...
...power source for your computer, you can turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . To save power while not working, you can ...take advantage of the power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving ...
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...loss of Sleep mode quicker than four seconds, your data frequently. Your computer comes out of data, you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs down while your computer is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. To return to the Lock button, ... the power button for a long period of Hibernate mode. You will turn it is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. n 99 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off...
...loss of Sleep mode quicker than four seconds, your data frequently. Your computer comes out of data, you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs down while your computer is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. To return to the Lock button, ... the power button for a long period of Hibernate mode. You will turn it is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. n 99 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off...
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... off in this mode. ✍ If you do not intend to place the computer into Hibernate mode. Alternatively, you cannot insert a disc. n 101 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of shutting down , no data will be activated. Do not move your computer is turned off... your computer before its power indicator light turns off . The computer enters Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Even when the battery runs down or resuming.
... off in this mode. ✍ If you do not intend to place the computer into Hibernate mode. Alternatively, you cannot insert a disc. n 101 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of shutting down , no data will be activated. Do not move your computer is turned off... your computer before its power indicator light turns off . The computer enters Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Even when the battery runs down or resuming.
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...for example, AC power. For more information on VAIO Power Management, see the help file on AC or battery power to ensure better operation of power source you set up power schemes for VAIO computers. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. To select a power plan...Selecting a Power Plan When you need to the Windows Power Options Properties. VAIO Power Management is added to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your computer and longer battery life. This icon indicates what kind of your desired power plan in the ...
...for example, AC power. For more information on VAIO Power Management, see the help file on AC or battery power to ensure better operation of power source you set up power schemes for VAIO computers. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. To select a power plan...Selecting a Power Plan When you need to the Windows Power Options Properties. VAIO Power Management is added to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your computer and longer battery life. This icon indicates what kind of your desired power plan in the ...
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n 105 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of memory modules may cause damage to your system. This damage may result ... from the computer. Before you remove any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you can damage memory modules and other components. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from ESD. Ground yourself by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact...
n 105 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of memory modules may cause damage to your system. This damage may result ... from the computer. Before you remove any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you can damage memory modules and other components. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from ESD. Ground yourself by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact...
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n 107 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 107 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.