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n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Connecting a Power Source ...18 Using the Battery Pack ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...30 Using the ExpressCard Module ...39 Using the Memory Stick Media ...42 Using Other Memory Cards ...48 Using the Internet...51 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...52
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Connecting a Power Source ...18 Using the Battery Pack ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...30 Using the ExpressCard Module ...39 Using the Memory Stick Media ...42 Using Other Memory Cards ...48 Using the Internet...51 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...52
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... 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 18) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) Make sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system.
... 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 18) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) Make sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system.
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... the preinstalled software or any disc burning software. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on your software application to burn discs, make data on a disc readable on the optical disc drive, you need to...process, follow the instructions included with the Roxio Easy Media Creator software, use circular discs. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software...
... the preinstalled software or any disc burning software. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on your software application to burn discs, make data on a disc readable on the optical disc drive, you need to...process, follow the instructions included with the Roxio Easy Media Creator software, use circular discs. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software...
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...for your computer, you can take advantage of the computer when it is in this mode. When using battery power, you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. The green ... power management settings to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to conserve battery life. n 79 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . Using Normal Mode This is on...
...for your computer, you can take advantage of the computer when it is in this mode. When using battery power, you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. The green ... power management settings to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to conserve battery life. n 79 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . Using Normal Mode This is on...
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... activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the previous work state is in this mode. If the battery runs down while your computer will lose any key. ! n 80 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. The umber power light flashes in Sleep mode, you should...
... activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the previous work state is in this mode. If the battery runs down while your computer will lose any key. ! n 80 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. The umber power light flashes in Sleep mode, you should...
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n 82 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. The computer enters Hibernate mode. If you do ... arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to place the computer to be lost. When your computer before its previous state. ! Even when the battery runs down or resuming. It takes more time than four seconds, your computer will be activated. To return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than...
n 82 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. The computer enters Hibernate mode. If you do ... arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to place the computer to be lost. When your computer before its previous state. ! Even when the battery runs down or resuming. It takes more time than four seconds, your computer will be activated. To return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than...
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... Management is a software application developed exclusively for example, AC power. To activate VAIO Power Management 1 Right-click the power status icon on AC power or batteries to display the window, showing your computer and longer battery life. With this icon to suit your requirements for power consumption. Click this software application, you can...
... Management is a software application developed exclusively for example, AC power. To activate VAIO Power Management 1 Right-click the power status icon on AC power or batteries to display the window, showing your computer and longer battery life. With this icon to suit your requirements for power consumption. Click this software application, you can...
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n 86 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 ... power source (that produce or hold static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your system. If such a station is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you upgrade your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ Only use memory modules that are...
n 86 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 ... power source (that produce or hold static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your system. If such a station is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you upgrade your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ Only use memory modules that are...
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n 88 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 (such as the connector panel on the back of the computer) to discharge static electricity.
n 88 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 (such as the connector panel on the back of the computer) to discharge static electricity.
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Be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. Do not touch any other components on the module with the small projection in until it clicks into the slot while aligning the notch on the motherboard. Do not damage the insulation sheet equipped for module protection. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the memory module into place. ! n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in the open slot.
Be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. Do not touch any other components on the module with the small projection in until it clicks into the slot while aligning the notch on the motherboard. Do not damage the insulation sheet equipped for module protection. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the memory module into place. ! n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in the open slot.
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n 92 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 93) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 94) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (page 95) ❑ On Handling Floppy Disks (page 97) ❑ On Handling Discs (page 98) ❑ On Using the Battery Pack (page 99) ❑ On Using Headphones (page 100) ❑ On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 101) ❑ On Handling the Hard Disk (page 102) ❑ On Updating Your Computer (page 103)
n 92 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 93) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 94) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (page 95) ❑ On Handling Floppy Disks (page 97) ❑ On Handling Discs (page 98) ❑ On Using the Battery Pack (page 99) ❑ On Using Headphones (page 100) ❑ On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 101) ❑ On Handling the Hard Disk (page 102) ❑ On Updating Your Computer (page 103)
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... customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ Computer (page 105) ❑ System Security (page 112) ❑ Battery (page 113) ❑ Internet (page 115) ❑ Networking (page 117) ❑ Optical Discs (page 120) ❑ Display (page 124) ❑ Printing...
... customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ Computer (page 105) ❑ System Security (page 112) ❑ Battery (page 113) ❑ Internet (page 115) ❑ Networking (page 117) ❑ Optical Discs (page 120) ❑ Display (page 124) ❑ Printing...
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... more information. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. See the manual that you are supplied by Sony for your display for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any... computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer. n 105 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapter, which are using an external display, make sure the power strip or ...
... more information. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. See the manual that you are supplied by Sony for your display for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any... computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer. n 105 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapter, which are using an external display, make sure the power strip or ...
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...F9 key. Your computer restarts. If this occurs frequently, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Then turn on your computer again. 2 If your computer screen still stays blank, unplug the AC adapter, remove the battery pack, and leave the computer for more than four seconds to setup" ...appears at the bottom of the screen, follow these steps: 1 Press and hold the power button for about a minute. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO...
...F9 key. Your computer restarts. If this occurs frequently, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Then turn on your computer again. 2 If your computer screen still stays blank, unplug the AC adapter, remove the battery pack, and leave the computer for more than four seconds to setup" ...appears at the bottom of the screen, follow these steps: 1 Press and hold the power button for about a minute. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO...