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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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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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Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied ... 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) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer.
Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied ... 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) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer.
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and Duo-size Memory Stick media. Front A S1 button (page 30) B AV MODE button (page 30) C Num lock indicator (page 19) D Caps lock indicator (page 19) E Scroll ... 27) J Touch pad (page 29) K SD memory card slot (page 50) L Media Access indicator (page 19) M Memory Stick slot* (page 45) N Power indicator (page 19) O Battery indicator (page 19) P Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) Q WIRELESS LAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) R WIRELESS LAN switch (page 55) * Your computer supports both...
and Duo-size Memory Stick media. Front A S1 button (page 30) B AV MODE button (page 30) C Num lock indicator (page 19) D Caps lock indicator (page 19) E Scroll ... 27) J Touch pad (page 29) K SD memory card slot (page 50) L Media Access indicator (page 19) M Memory Stick slot* (page 45) N Power indicator (page 19) O Battery indicator (page 19) P Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) Q WIRELESS LAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) R WIRELESS LAN switch (page 55) * Your computer supports both...
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Back A DC IN port (page 20) B Battery connector (page 21) C Network (Ethernet) port (page 77) D Modem port (page 53) n 15 N Getting Started
Back A DC IN port (page 20) B Battery connector (page 21) C Network (Ethernet) port (page 77) D Modem port (page 53) n 15 N Getting Started
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...written to the hard disk drive. Letters appear in uppercase. 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 .) When the indicator is off . Press the Caps Lock key to activate the... is on . Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . Indicator Power 1 Battery e Media Access Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Wireless LAN Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double...
...written to the hard disk drive. Letters appear in uppercase. 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 .) When the indicator is off . Press the Caps Lock key to activate the... is on . Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . Indicator Power 1 Battery e Media Access Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Wireless LAN Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double...
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... outlet is easily accessible. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 86). n 20 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 computer. ✍ To disconnect your computer...
... outlet is easily accessible. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 86). n 20 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 computer. ✍ To disconnect your computer...
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This computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into the battery compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with genuine Sony batteries. Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the...
This computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into the battery compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with genuine Sony batteries. Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the...
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... light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is using AC power. The battery pack is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. When the battery pack is charging. n 22 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of power.
... light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is using AC power. The battery pack is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. When the battery pack is charging. n 22 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of power.
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... unsaved data. Going back to AC power. The battery pack continues to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently. When battery life is impossible. The battery pack supplied with your computer is on while you use the battery pack as described in your computer may not enter...activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Charge the battery pack as a power source. To avoid loss of data, you should save your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Keep the battery pack in this manual from the AC outlet. To avoid loss of data...
... unsaved data. Going back to AC power. The battery pack continues to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently. When battery life is impossible. The battery pack supplied with your computer is on while you use the battery pack as described in your computer may not enter...activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Charge the battery pack as a power source. To avoid loss of data, you should save your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Keep the battery pack in this manual from the AC outlet. To avoid loss of data...
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n 24 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! 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. 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.
n 24 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! 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. 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.
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... to burn discs, make data on a disc readable on your computer, to write data to a disc. 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 use the same disc burning software to add... data to a used disc. Use of the power saving modes while using your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you...
... to burn discs, make data on a disc readable on your computer, to write data to a disc. 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 use the same disc burning software to add... data to a used disc. Use of the power saving modes while using your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you...
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... the power management setting 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. In addition to the normal operating mode,... you can turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer, you to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. The green power indicator... This is the normal state of the power management settings to conserve battery life. n 83 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use .
... the power management setting 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. In addition to the normal operating mode,... you can turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer, you to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. The green power indicator... This is the normal state of the power management settings to conserve battery life. n 83 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use .
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... key. ! To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the previous work state is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. If the battery runs down while your computer will turn it is in Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. To avoid loss of time while it... flashes during this mode. ! If you should save your computer for more power than Hibernate mode. ! You will lose all unsaved data. 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 .
... key. ! To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the previous work state is in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. If the battery runs down while your computer will turn it is in Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. To avoid loss of time while it... flashes during this mode. ! If you should save your computer for more power than Hibernate mode. ! You will lose all unsaved data. 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 .
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Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Alternatively, you can click ... than Sleep mode to be lost. This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down , no data will be activated. 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 off in Hibernate...
Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Alternatively, you can click ... than Sleep mode to be lost. This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down , no data will be activated. 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 off in Hibernate...
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... developed exclusively for power consumption. Change the settings for example, AC power. This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. 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 suit your requirements for VAIO computers. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you are using at that shows your desired power plan. VAIO Power Management is added to step 3. To change the...
... developed exclusively for power consumption. Change the settings for example, AC power. This icon indicates what kind of your computer and longer battery life. 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 suit your requirements for VAIO computers. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you are using at that shows your desired power plan. VAIO Power Management is added to step 3. To change the...
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... 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 memory modules may cause damage to your system. If such... for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer, you can damage electronic components. 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 requirements...
... 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 memory modules may cause damage to your system. If such... for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer, you can damage electronic components. 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 requirements...
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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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n 94 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it clicks into the slot while aligning the notch on the motherboard. Be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. 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 module with the small projection in until it in the open slot.
n 94 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it clicks into the slot while aligning the notch on the motherboard. Be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. 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 module with the small projection in until it 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)