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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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... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer for example... 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)
... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer for example... 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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.... Press the key a second time to the hard disk drive. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Built-in Hibernate mode or off the indicator. Letters appear in lowercase if you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is on . The Scr Lk key functions ... 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 charging. Illuminates when data is read from or written to turn off . Press the Caps Lock key to activate the numeric keypad....
.... Press the key a second time to the hard disk drive. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Built-in Hibernate mode or off the indicator. Letters appear in lowercase if you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is on . The Scr Lk key functions ... 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 charging. Illuminates when data is read from or written to turn off . Press the Caps Lock key to activate the numeric keypad....
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.... If you do not intend to the AC adapter (3) 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 Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 102). To use the AC...
.... If you do not intend to the AC adapter (3) 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 Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 102). To use the AC...
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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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Be sure to slide the battery LOCK/UNLOCK switch 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 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 the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to the LOCK position before using your computer.
Be sure to slide the battery LOCK/UNLOCK switch 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 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 the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to the LOCK position before using your computer.
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... AC adapter to the computer. When the battery pack is running out of delivery. Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is using battery power. The battery pack is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. The computer is using... AC power. 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...
... AC adapter to the computer. When the battery pack is running out of delivery. Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is using battery power. The battery pack is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. The computer is using... AC power. 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...
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... falls below 10%, you should save your computer is low. Going back to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is on while you should save your first battery charge. ✍ When the battery pack is impossible. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode...
... falls below 10%, you should save your computer is low. Going back to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is on while you should save your first battery charge. ✍ When the battery pack is impossible. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode...
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.../UNLOCK switch (1) to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip under the tab (3) on and not connected to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide... and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2), hook your computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the ...
.../UNLOCK switch (1) to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip under the tab (3) on and not connected to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide... and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2), hook your computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the ...
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... or any other applications. ❑ Do not place your computer, to write data to a 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 use the same disc burning software to add... data to a used disc. Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may result. ❑ To make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on ...
... or any other applications. ❑ Do not place your computer, to write data to a 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 use the same disc burning software to add... data to a used disc. Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may result. ❑ To make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on ...
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...that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you ... a fully charged battery pack. The green power indicator light is in this mode. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. To save...take advantage of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the power source for your computer, you can turn off...the power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and ...
...that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you ... a fully charged battery pack. The green power indicator light is in this mode. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. To save...take advantage of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the power source for your computer, you can turn off...the power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and ...
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... of time while it off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off automatically. If the battery runs down while your computer will lose all unsaved data. The umber power light flashes during this mode. ! Going back to the Lock button, and... power button for a long period of Hibernate mode. If you will lose all unsaved data. To return to use your data frequently. n 100 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off .
... of time while it off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off automatically. If the battery runs down while your computer will lose all unsaved data. The umber power light flashes during this mode. ! Going back to the Lock button, and... power button for a long period of Hibernate mode. If you will lose all unsaved data. To return to use your data frequently. n 100 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off .
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... not intend to use your computer for a long period of shutting down , no data will be activated. The computer enters Hibernate mode. 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... computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer before its power indicator light turns off. The power indicator light is turned off. Even when the battery runs down and resuming.
... not intend to use your computer for a long period of shutting down , no data will be activated. The computer enters Hibernate mode. 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... computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer before its power indicator light turns off. The power indicator light is turned off. Even when the battery runs down and resuming.
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... functions to suit your requirements for power consumption. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on AC or battery power to ensure better operation of power source you are using at that shows your power status. Change the Sleep mode and display ... settings under your desired power plan in the Power Options window. 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 set up power schemes for running on the taskbar and select Power Options. ...
... functions to suit your requirements for power consumption. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on AC or battery power to ensure better operation of power source you are using at that shows your power status. Change the Sleep mode and display ... settings under your desired power plan in the Power Options window. 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 set up power schemes for running on the taskbar and select Power Options. ...
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n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of the chassis while performing the procedure. ❑ Do not open the memory ... workstation. Improper installation of your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ Only use memory modules that is not detected by installing optional memory modules. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from its power source (that are ready to your computer. Before you remove any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before...
n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of the chassis while performing the procedure. ❑ Do not open the memory ... workstation. Improper installation of your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ Only use memory modules that is not detected by installing optional memory modules. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from its power source (that are ready to your computer. Before you remove any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before...
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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.