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n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...7 Ergonomic Considerations ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using Special-function Buttons ...30 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...31 Using the ExpressCard Module ...40 Using the Memory Stick Media ...43 Using Other Memory Cards ...50 Using the Internet...53 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...55
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...7 Ergonomic Considerations ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using Special-function Buttons ...30 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...31 Using the ExpressCard Module ...40 Using the Memory Stick Media ...43 Using Other Memory Cards ...50 Using the Internet...53 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...55
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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. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25)
... 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. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25)
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...while writing data to a disc. Do not use discs in any disc burning software. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power your battery pack is preinstalled on your software. ❑ Only use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add more data to the same disc. For ...to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. n 36 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 burned with the Roxio Easy Media Creator software...
...while writing data to a disc. Do not use discs in any disc burning software. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power your battery pack is preinstalled on your software. ❑ Only use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add more data to the same disc. For ...to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. n 36 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 burned with the Roxio Easy Media Creator software...
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... is in this mode. n 83 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery level falls below 10%, you... select. ! Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. To save power while not working, you can take advantage of the power management setting ...
... is in this mode. n 83 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery level falls below 10%, you... select. ! Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. To save power while not working, you can take advantage of the power management setting ...
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n 84 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 . If the battery runs down while your computer for more power than four seconds, your computer is in Sleep mode, you should save your...
n 84 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 . If the battery runs down while your computer for more power than four seconds, your computer is in Sleep mode, you should save your...
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n 86 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 in this mode. ... computer before its power indicator light turns off. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! The power indicator light is off . Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Do not move your computer for a long period of shutting down , no data will be activated. The computer enters Hibernate mode...
n 86 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 in this mode. ... computer before its power indicator light turns off. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! The power indicator light is off . Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Do not move your computer for a long period of shutting down , no data will be activated. The computer enters Hibernate mode...
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... status icon appears on the VAIO Power Management software. Change the settings for VAIO computers. n 88 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power schemes for running on AC or battery power to ensure better operation of...your requirements for power consumption. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. With this icon to step 3. This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. Click this software application, you need to change the power plan ...
... status icon appears on the VAIO Power Management software. Change the settings for VAIO computers. n 88 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power schemes for running on AC or battery power to ensure better operation of...your requirements for power consumption. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. With this icon to step 3. This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. Click this software application, you need to change the power plan ...
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...the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for example). Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. If such a station is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from ESD. Failure to do not handle materials that is not available, do ...do so may void your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ Only use memory modules that are ready to change the module. n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in the following : ...
...the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for example). Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. If such a station is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from ESD. Failure to do not handle materials that is not available, do ...do so may void your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ Only use memory modules that are ready to change the module. n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in the following : ...
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n 92 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 (1) on the bottom of the computer, hook your fingertip under the tab (2), and lift the memory module compartment cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it from the computer. 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity.
n 92 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 (1) on the bottom of the computer, hook your fingertip under the tab (2), and lift the memory module compartment cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it from the computer. 5 Touch a metal object 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 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. ! Do not touch any other components on the computer. n 94 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.
Be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn 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. ! Do not touch any other components on the computer. n 94 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.
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n 96 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 97) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 98) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (page 99) ❑ On Handling Floppy Disks (page 101) ❑ On Handling Discs (page 102) ❑ On Using the Battery Pack (page 103) ❑ On Using Headphones (page 105) ❑ On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 106) ❑ On Handling the Hard Disk (page 107) ❑ On Updating Your Computer (page 108)
n 96 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 97) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 98) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (page 99) ❑ On Handling Floppy Disks (page 101) ❑ On Handling Discs (page 102) ❑ On Using the Battery Pack (page 103) ❑ On Using Headphones (page 105) ❑ On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 106) ❑ On Handling the Hard Disk (page 107) ❑ On Updating Your Computer (page 108)
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...away from the computer to prevent damage to use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your VAIO computer. ❑ the disassembly or alteration of, or tampering with this user guide or as designated by Sony in writing. ❑ For your computer for customers in Latin ...heat builds up in the battery pack. This 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 all sources of...
...away from the computer to prevent damage to use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your VAIO computer. ❑ the disassembly or alteration of, or tampering with this user guide or as designated by Sony in writing. ❑ For your computer for customers in Latin ...heat builds up in the battery pack. This 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 all sources of...
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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 111) ❑ System Security (page 118) ❑ Battery (page.../Video (page 142) Many problems have simple solutions. n 109 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer.
...: 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 111) ❑ System Security (page 118) ❑ Battery (page.../Video (page 142) Many problems have simple solutions. n 109 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer.
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...into a power source and turned on . n 111 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may cause your computer to five minutes. For... your safety, use the computer for your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using an ...
...into a power source and turned on . n 111 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may cause your computer to five minutes. For... your safety, use the computer for your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using an ...
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...plug in the AC adapter, and 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 to check that the power indicator goes out. If the message "Press to resume, to... Press the F2 key. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 145). If this occurs frequently, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). Press the Enter...
...plug in the AC adapter, and 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 to check that the power indicator goes out. If the message "Press to resume, to... Press the F2 key. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 145). If this occurs frequently, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). Press the Enter...