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n4 N Precautions ...96 On Handling the LCD Screen ...97 On Using the Power Source ...98 On Handling Your Computer...99 On Handling Floppy Disks ...101 On Handling Discs ...102 On Using the Battery Pack...103 On Using Headphones...105 On Handling Memory Stick Media...106 On Handling the Hard Disk ...107 On Updating Your Computer ...108 Troubleshooting ...109 Computer ...111 System Security ...118 Battery...120 Internet ...122 Networking ...124 Optical Discs ...127 Display ...131 Printing ...135 Microphone ...136 Mouse ...137 Speakers ...138 Touch Pad...139
n4 N Precautions ...96 On Handling the LCD Screen ...97 On Using the Power Source ...98 On Handling Your Computer...99 On Handling Floppy Disks ...101 On Handling Discs ...102 On Using the Battery Pack...103 On Using Headphones...105 On Handling Memory Stick Media...106 On Handling the Hard Disk ...107 On Updating Your Computer ...108 Troubleshooting ...109 Computer ...111 System Security ...118 Battery...120 Internet ...122 Networking ...124 Optical Discs ...127 Display ...131 Printing ...135 Microphone ...136 Mouse ...137 Speakers ...138 Touch Pad...139
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and Duo-size Memory Stick media. n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A ... button (page 30) B AV MODE button (page 30) C Num lock indicator (page 19) D Caps lock indicator (page 19) E Scroll lock indicator (page 19) F Power button G LCD screen (page 97) H Built-in speakers (stereo) I Keyboard (page 27) J Touch pad (page 29) K SD memory card slot (page 50) L Media Access indicator (page 19) M Memory...
and Duo-size Memory Stick media. n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A ... button (page 30) B AV MODE button (page 30) C Num lock indicator (page 19) D Caps lock indicator (page 19) E Scroll lock indicator (page 19) F Power button G LCD screen (page 97) H Built-in speakers (stereo) I Keyboard (page 27) J Touch pad (page 29) K SD memory card slot (page 50) L Media Access indicator (page 19) M Memory...
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... 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 switch (1) inward. 3 Slide the battery pack into place. This computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack... it uses power from the AC outlet. ! Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries.
... 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 switch (1) inward. 3 Slide the battery pack into place. This computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack... it uses power from the AC outlet. ! Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries.
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You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mode. To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery lock switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) and slide the battery pack away from the computer. n 24 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mode. To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery lock switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) and slide the battery pack away from the computer. n 24 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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... Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Turns on and off the built-in speaker volume. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
... Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Turns on and off the built-in speaker volume. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
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... of the power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. 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 to turn off specific devices... such as the power source for your computer, 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. If the battery level falls below 10%, you select. !
... of the power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. 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 to turn off specific devices... such as the power source for your computer, 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. If the battery level falls below 10%, you select. !
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... uses more than four seconds, your computer for more power than out of time while it off. 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 automatically. If you cannot insert a disc. Going...
... uses more than four seconds, your computer for more power than out of time while it off. 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 automatically. If you cannot insert a disc. Going...
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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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... defects arising out of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ Avoid rubbing the LCD screen. Sony assumes no liabilities for selection, as it . n 97 N Precautions On Handling the LCD Screen ❑ Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun. This is a normal result of making the change. This is normal and does not...
... defects arising out of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ Avoid rubbing the LCD screen. Sony assumes no liabilities for selection, as it . n 97 N Precautions On Handling the LCD Screen ❑ Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun. This is a normal result of making the change. This is normal and does not...
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...occur, unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 145). ❑ Make sure you disconnect the power cord before turning on the LCD screen or its edges when opening the LCD screen lid or lifting your computer. To open ,...If your computer is damaged, back up your data regularly. ❑ Do not exert pressure on the computer. otherwise, problems may damage the screen or cause it to a warm one hand and gently lift the LCD screen lid with one , moisture may condense inside the computer.
...occur, unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 145). ❑ Make sure you disconnect the power cord before turning on the LCD screen or its edges when opening the LCD screen lid or lifting your computer. To open ,...If your computer is damaged, back up your data regularly. ❑ Do not exert pressure on the computer. otherwise, problems may damage the screen or cause it to a warm one hand and gently lift the LCD screen lid with one , moisture may condense inside the computer.
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... the computer is on . Make sure the power indicator shows the power is in LCD (Video) Sleep mode, press any key to the external display, press the Fn+...power source and turned on . ❑ If your computer is charged. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 83) for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer is using battery power, make sure the battery pack is...page 27) for more information. n 131 N Troubleshooting Display Why did my screen go blank? ❑ Your computer screen may go blank if the computer loses power or enters a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
... the computer is on . Make sure the power indicator shows the power is in LCD (Video) Sleep mode, press any key to the external display, press the Fn+...power source and turned on . ❑ If your computer is charged. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 83) for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer is using battery power, make sure the battery pack is...page 27) for more information. n 131 N Troubleshooting Display Why did my screen go blank? ❑ Your computer screen may go blank if the computer loses power or enters a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
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... can press the Fn+F7 keys to change the display output. What should I do if my screen is disconnected, you can confirm the value of the LCD screen. Right-click on your computer screen. Stop video playback, change the screen resolution, follow these steps: 1 Right-click the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. Press...
... can press the Fn+F7 keys to change the display output. What should I do if my screen is disconnected, you can confirm the value of the LCD screen. Right-click on your computer screen. Stop video playback, change the screen resolution, follow these steps: 1 Right-click the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. Press...
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...if the external display remains blank? What should I do if the LCD brightness of my screen changes? To save your computer returns to select the check box for brightness adjustment. If you need to change the settings, launch the VAIO Control Center, select the control item for the external display, and... setting in the item for changing the options to the original setting when your preference for the external display with VAIO Control Center. The LCD brightness setting, adjusted with the Fn+F7 keys, you cannot change the display output. Then, try the Fn+F7 keys to ...
...if the external display remains blank? What should I do if the LCD brightness of my screen changes? To save your computer returns to select the check box for brightness adjustment. If you need to change the settings, launch the VAIO Control Center, select the control item for the external display, and... setting in the item for changing the options to the original setting when your preference for the external display with VAIO Control Center. The LCD brightness setting, adjusted with the Fn+F7 keys, you cannot change the display output. Then, try the Fn+F7 keys to ...