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... ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in...
... ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in...
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... did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your system. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time,...Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 22) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your...
... did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your system. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time,...Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 22) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your...
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To complete this may cause a failure. For example, if you have a disc with data that you burned with your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions ...included with the Roxio Easy Media Creator software, use circular discs. n 42 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...
To complete this may cause a failure. For example, if you have a disc with data that you burned with your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions ...included with the Roxio Easy Media Creator software, use circular discs. n 42 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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...normal state of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. n 99 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . When using battery power, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter ...Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the power management settings to ...
...normal state of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. n 99 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . When using battery power, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter ...Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the power management settings to ...
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The umber power light flashes during this mode. ! If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. To return to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer ... time while it off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off automatically. n 100 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . Your computer comes out of Hibernate mode. Going back to use your data frequently. If you will...
The umber power light flashes during this mode. ! If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. To return to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer ... time while it off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off automatically. n 100 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . Your computer comes out of Hibernate mode. Going back to use your data frequently. If you will...
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... Press the Fn+F12 keys. The computer enters Hibernate mode. Do not move your computer before its power indicator light turns off . n 102 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is off in Hibernate... next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to use your computer for a long period of shutting down , no data will be activated. Even when the battery runs down and resuming.
... Press the Fn+F12 keys. The computer enters Hibernate mode. Do not move your computer before its power indicator light turns off . n 102 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is off in Hibernate... next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to use your computer for a long period of shutting down , no data will be activated. Even when the battery runs down and resuming.
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...Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. Selecting a Power Plan When you can enhance the Windows power management functions to suit your power status. Click this software application, you start the computer, a power status icon appears on AC or battery power to ensure better operation... your desired power plan in the Power Options window. This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. n 104 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power schemes for running on the taskbar.
...Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. Selecting a Power Plan When you can enhance the Windows power management functions to suit your power status. Click this software application, you start the computer, a power status icon appears on AC or battery power to ensure better operation... your desired power plan in the Power Options window. This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. n 104 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power schemes for running on the taskbar.
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If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from its power source (that are ready to your computer. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. If ... any cover or panel from ESD. The package protects the module from the computer. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you are compatible with the safety practice and regulatory compliance...
If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from its power source (that are ready to your computer. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. If ... any cover or panel from ESD. The package protects the module from the computer. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you are compatible with the safety practice and regulatory compliance...
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n 108 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 108 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.
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n 110 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in the open slot. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the memory module into place. ! Be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the motherboard. Do not touch any other components on the computer.
n 110 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in the open slot. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the memory module into place. ! Be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the motherboard. Do not touch any other components on the computer.
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n 112 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ On Handling the LCD Screen (page 113) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 114) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (... the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 117) ❑ On Handling Floppy Disks (page 118) ❑ On Handling Discs (page 119) ❑ On Using the Battery Pack (page 120) ❑ On Using Headphones (page 122) ❑ On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 123) ❑ On Handling the Hard Disk (page 124...
n 112 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ On Handling the LCD Screen (page 113) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 114) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (... the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 117) ❑ On Handling Floppy Disks (page 118) ❑ On Handling Discs (page 119) ❑ On Using the Battery Pack (page 120) ❑ On Using Headphones (page 122) ❑ On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 123) ❑ On Handling the Hard Disk (page 124...
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...under direct sunlight. ❑ Battery life is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. ❑ Charge battery packs at the following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for customers in USA and Canada http://www.sony.net/ for a long period of time, remove the battery pack from : ❑ ...the use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your safety, Sony recommends using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter...
...under direct sunlight. ❑ Battery life is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. ❑ Charge battery packs at the following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for customers in USA and Canada http://www.sony.net/ for a long period of time, remove the battery pack from : ❑ ...the use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your safety, Sony recommends using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter...
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...: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/CA for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page 128) ❑ System Security (page 135) ❑ Battery (page...; Touch Pad (page 166) ❑ Keyboard (page 167) n 126 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer. Many problems have simple solutions.
...: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/CA for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page 128) ❑ System Security (page 135) ❑ Battery (page...; Touch Pad (page 166) ❑ Keyboard (page 167) n 126 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer. Many problems have simple solutions.
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... came with your display for more information. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. n 128 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. For your safety, use the computer for ... power source and turned on . ❑ If you may cause your computer is empty. ❑ If your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are using the supplied...
... came with your display for more information. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. n 128 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. For your safety, use the computer for ... power source and turned on . ❑ If you may cause your computer is empty. ❑ If your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are using the supplied...
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...Your computer restarts. If this occurs frequently, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Follow these steps: 1 Press the F2 key. Then turn on your computer again. 2 If your computer screen still remains blank, unplug the AC adapter, remove the battery pack, and leave the computer for more than four seconds ... these steps: 1 Press and hold the power button for about a minute. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I do if the power indicator (Green)...
...Your computer restarts. If this occurs frequently, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Follow these steps: 1 Press the F2 key. Then turn on your computer again. 2 If your computer screen still remains blank, unplug the AC adapter, remove the battery pack, and leave the computer for more than four seconds ... these steps: 1 Press and hold the power button for about a minute. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I do if the power indicator (Green)...