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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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n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come ... 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) Be sure to get started using your system.
n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come ... 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) Be sure to get started using your system.
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...) 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 disk drive indicator (page 20) L Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 20) M WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 20) N WIRELESS switch (page 61) O Memory Stick... slot*2 (page 52) P SD memory card slot (page 56) Q Media Access indicator (page 20) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick media.
...) 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 disk drive indicator (page 20) L Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 20) M WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 20) N WIRELESS switch (page 61) O Memory Stick... slot*2 (page 52) P SD memory card slot (page 56) Q Media Access indicator (page 20) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick media.
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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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..., the optical disc media is not being used . The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is on . Illuminates when data is read from or written to the optical disc media....the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is enabled. Press the Scr Lk key to deactivate the numeric keypad. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Bluetooth technology * Functions Illuminates ...
..., the optical disc media is not being used . The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is on . Illuminates when data is read from or written to the optical disc media....the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is enabled. Press the Scr Lk key to deactivate the numeric keypad. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Bluetooth technology * Functions Illuminates ...
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... do not intend to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. 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 time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your...
... do not intend to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. 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 time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your...
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n 23 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 delivery.
n 23 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 delivery.
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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 the LOCK position before using your computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. 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. 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. !
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. 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. 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. !
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.... n 26 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. The battery pack is running out of delivery. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to ...the computer. The battery pack is charging. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes ...
.... n 26 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. The battery pack is running out of delivery. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to ...the computer. The battery pack is charging. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes ...
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... Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of data when using battery power, you are using the computer. When your first battery charge. ✍ When the battery pack is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. The battery pack continues to AC power. When battery life is running out of data, you will lose...
... Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of data when using battery power, you are using the computer. When your first battery charge. ✍ When the battery pack is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. The battery pack continues to AC power. When battery life is running out of data, you will lose...
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... is 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 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 AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip under the tab (3) on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 28 ...
... is 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 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 AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip under the tab (3) on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 28 ...
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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 need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, ... not use the same disc burning software to add data to a disc. For example, if you have a disc with data that you burned with your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. To complete this may cause a failure...
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 need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, ... not use the same disc burning software to add data to a disc. For example, if you have a disc with data that you burned with your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. To complete this may cause a failure...
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...power indicator light is the normal state of the power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Using Normal Mode This is on in use a battery pack as the power source for your computer, you can turn off a specific... device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. n 99 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power...
...power indicator light is the normal state of the power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Using Normal Mode This is on in use a battery pack as the power source for your computer, you can turn off a specific... device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. n 99 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power...
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..., the arrow next to the previous work state is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. If the battery runs down while your computer for more power than out of time while it off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the... flashes during this mode. ! Your computer comes out of data, you do not intend to Normal mode Press any key. ! n 100 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . To avoid loss of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! If you should save your computer will...
..., the arrow next to the previous work state is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. If the battery runs down while your computer for more power than out of time while it off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the... flashes during this mode. ! Your computer comes out of data, you do not intend to Normal mode Press any key. ! n 100 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . To avoid loss of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! If you should save your computer will...
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... click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to be lost. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep 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 turned off . Even... when the battery runs down and resuming. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer before its...
... click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to be lost. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep 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 turned off . Even... when the battery runs down and resuming. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer before its...
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...the window that time, for example, AC power. For more information on VAIO Power Management, see the help file on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your computer and longer battery life. Click this software application, you start the computer, a power ...status icon appears on AC or battery power to the Windows Power Options Properties. The VAIO Power Management functionality is a software application developed exclusively for...
...the window that time, for example, AC power. For more information on VAIO Power Management, see the help file on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your computer and longer battery life. Click this software application, you start the computer, a power ...status icon appears on AC or battery power to the Windows Power Options Properties. The VAIO Power Management functionality is a software application developed exclusively for...
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... upgrade your computer and disconnect it from its power source (that are ready to change the module. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you are compatible with the safety practice and regulatory compliance... sales dealer or the manufacturer of your computer, you can increase the memory by installing optional memory modules. n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic...
... upgrade your computer and disconnect it from its power source (that are ready to change the module. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you are compatible with the safety practice and regulatory compliance... sales dealer or the manufacturer of your computer, you can increase the memory by installing optional memory modules. n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic...
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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.