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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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...Computer...115 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...117 On Handling Floppy Disks ...118 On Handling Discs ...119 On Using the Battery Pack...120 On Using Headphones...122 On Handling Memory Stick Media...123 On Handling the Hard Disk ...124 On Updating Your Computer ...125... Troubleshooting ...126 Computer ...128 System Security ...135 Battery...137 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...139 Internet ...142 Networking ...144 Bluetooth Technology ...147 Optical Discs ...151 Display ...156 Printing ...161 Microphone ...
...Computer...115 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...117 On Handling Floppy Disks ...118 On Handling Discs ...119 On Using the Battery Pack...120 On Using Headphones...122 On Handling Memory Stick Media...123 On Handling the Hard Disk ...124 On Updating Your Computer ...125... Troubleshooting ...126 Computer ...128 System Security ...135 Battery...137 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...139 Internet ...142 Networking ...144 Bluetooth Technology ...147 Optical Discs ...151 Display ...156 Printing ...161 Microphone ...
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... did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external ...manufacturers' instructions. ❑ 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)
... did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external ...manufacturers' instructions. ❑ 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)
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and Duo-size Memory Stick media. n 15 N Getting Started A S1 button (page 34) B AV MODE button (page 34) C Previous track button (page 34) D VOL-/VOL+ buttons (page 34) E Play/Pause button (page 34) F Next track button (page 34) G Stop button (page 34) H Power button I Power indicator (page 20) J Battery indicator (page 20) K Hard...
and Duo-size Memory Stick media. n 15 N Getting Started A S1 button (page 34) B AV MODE button (page 34) C Previous track button (page 34) D VOL-/VOL+ buttons (page 34) E Play/Pause button (page 34) F Next track button (page 34) G Stop button (page 34) H Power button I Power indicator (page 20) J Battery indicator (page 20) K Hard...
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Back A Network (Ethernet) port (page 93) B Modem port (page 59) C Battery connector n 18 N Getting Started
Back A Network (Ethernet) port (page 93) B Modem port (page 59) C Battery connector n 18 N Getting Started
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... disc drive 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 off the indicator. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in use. When the indicator is off, the optical disc media... being used . Press the Caps Lock key to the optical disc media. Press the Scr Lk key to change how you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is on, blinks when the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer...
... disc drive 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 off the indicator. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in use. When the indicator is off, the optical disc media... being used . Press the Caps Lock key to the optical disc media. Press the Scr Lk key to change how you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is on, blinks when the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer...
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n 22 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 DC In plug varies depending on the computer. ! The shape of time, place the computer into ...
n 22 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 DC In plug varies depending on the computer. ! The shape of time, place the computer into ...
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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 23 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 23 N Getting Started
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n 24 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 24 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 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. n 25 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and push the battery pack down into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK/UNLOCK switch to the LOCK position to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer.
This computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks 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. n 25 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and push the battery pack down into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK/UNLOCK switch to the LOCK position to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer.
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... N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is running out of delivery. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery pack charges). The battery pack is not fully charged at... the time of power. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC ...
... N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is running out of delivery. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery pack charges). The battery pack is not fully charged at... the time of power. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC ...
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... power management mode, such as described in your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Charge the battery pack as Sleep or Hibernate. When your first battery charge. ✍ When the battery pack is directly connected to charge while you will lose all unsaved data. Keep ... applications and some peripheral devices, your computer is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. The battery pack supplied with your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is impossible. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data...
... power management mode, such as described in your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Charge the battery pack as Sleep or Hibernate. When your first battery charge. ✍ When the battery pack is directly connected to charge while you will lose all unsaved data. Keep ... applications and some peripheral devices, your computer is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. The battery pack supplied with your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is impossible. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data...
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n 28 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 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. 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.
n 28 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 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. 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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... a disc readable on your software application to burn discs, make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to a used disc. 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...
... a disc readable on your software application to burn discs, make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to a used disc. 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...
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...To save power while not working, you select. ! Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the power management settings to conserve battery life. If the battery level falls below 10%, you can turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer, you should be aware that ... of the power management setting you can take advantage 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 . In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows...
...To save power while not working, you select. ! Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the power management settings to conserve battery life. If the battery level falls below 10%, you can turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer, you should be aware that ... of the power management setting you can take advantage 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 . In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows...
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... computer for more power than four seconds, your data frequently. Sleep mode uses more than Hibernate mode. ! To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. If you do not intend to the Lock button, and... Sleep. ✍ When your computer is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. n 100 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...
... computer for more power than four seconds, your data frequently. Sleep mode uses more than Hibernate mode. ! To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. If you do not intend to the Lock button, and... Sleep. ✍ When your computer is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. n 100 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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... Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. The power indicator light is turned off. The computer enters Hibernate mode. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. n 102 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...
... Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. The power indicator light is turned off. The computer enters Hibernate mode. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. n 102 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...
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...Management, see the help file on AC or battery power to display the window that time, for VAIO computers. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. n 104 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you start the ... status icon appears on the taskbar. The VAIO Power Management functionality is a software application developed exclusively for example, AC power. Change the settings for power consumption. This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. To select a power plan 1 ...
...Management, see the help file on AC or battery power to display the window that time, for VAIO computers. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. n 104 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you start the ... status icon appears on the taskbar. The VAIO Power Management functionality is a software application developed exclusively for example, AC power. Change the settings for power consumption. This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. To select a power plan 1 ...
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n 106 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. Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. If such a station is , battery pack or AC...
n 106 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. Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. If such a station is , battery pack or AC...
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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.