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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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... 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) Before starting your computer. Be sure to get started using your system. n 13 N Getting...
... 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) Before starting your computer. Be sure to get started using your system. n 13 N Getting...
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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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... disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Wireless LAN Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is charging. Press it a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Letters appear in Hibernate mode or off. Normal typing resumes when the...keypad. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off . Press the key a second time to change how you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is on, blinks when the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off , the optical disc...
... disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Wireless LAN Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is charging. Press it a second time to activate the numeric keypad. Letters appear in Hibernate mode or off. Normal typing resumes when the...keypad. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off . Press the key a second time to change how you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is on, blinks when the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off , the optical disc...
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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 shutting down and resuming. To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into...
... 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 shutting down and resuming. To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into...
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... 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 the battery compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with genuine Sony batteries. This computer is designed...
... 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 the battery compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with genuine Sony batteries. This computer is designed...
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... time of power. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery pack charges). To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. n 22 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is running out...
... time of power. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery pack charges). To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. n 22 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is running out...
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... Started ! Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. The battery pack supplied with your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should...frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. The battery indicator light is on while you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer is directly connected to AC power. When your ...
... Started ! Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. The battery pack supplied with your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should...frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. The battery indicator light is on while you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer is directly connected to AC power. When your ...
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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. n 24 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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...software, use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add more data to the same disc. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you exit and close the session before writing data to...place your computer into either of different disc burning software for additional data burning may result. ❑ To make data on a disc readable on your battery pack is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to add data to a used disc. Other ...
...software, use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add more data to the same disc. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you exit and close the session before writing data to...place your computer into either of different disc burning software for additional data burning may result. ❑ To make data on a disc readable on your battery pack is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to add data to a used disc. Other ...
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...is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. To save power while not working, you can turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. n 83 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power ...Saving Modes When you use . If the battery level falls below 10%, you to turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power ...
...is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. To save power while not working, you can turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. n 83 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power ...Saving Modes When you use . If the battery level falls below 10%, you to turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power ...
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... do not intend to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is in Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently. If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode, you press and hold the power button for more power than out of data, you cannot... Click Start, the arrow next to use your computer will turn it is impossible. Going back to Normal mode Press any key. ! 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...
... do not intend to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is in Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently. If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode, you press and hold the power button for more power than out of data, you cannot... Click Start, the arrow next to use your computer will turn it is impossible. Going back to Normal mode Press any key. ! 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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... mode, you cannot insert a disc. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to be lost. 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 turned off . Hibernate.... Do not move your computer is in this mode. ✍ If you the time of shutting down , no data will be activated. Even when the battery runs down and resuming.
... mode, you cannot insert a disc. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to be lost. 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 turned off . Hibernate.... Do not move your computer is in this mode. ✍ If you the time of shutting down , no data will be activated. Even when the battery runs down and resuming.
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...the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your computer and longer battery life. For more information on VAIO Power Management, see the help file on the VAIO Power Management software. Selecting a Power Plan When you set up power schemes for running on AC... or battery power to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your desired power plan in the Power Options window. The VAIO Power Management functionality is a software application developed exclusively for each item. 4...
...the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your computer and longer battery life. For more information on VAIO Power Management, see the help file on the VAIO Power Management software. Selecting a Power Plan When you set up power schemes for running on AC... or battery power to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your desired power plan in the Power Options window. The VAIO Power Management functionality is a software application developed exclusively for each item. 4...
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... or panel from ESD. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. Failure to your computer. If such a station is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you are compatible with your system. Notes on adding/removing ...an ESD workstation. Ground yourself by installing optional memory modules. The package protects the module from the computer. n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to change the module. Before you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures...
... or panel from ESD. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. Failure to your computer. If such a station is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you are compatible with your system. Notes on adding/removing ...an ESD workstation. Ground yourself by installing optional memory modules. The package protects the module from the computer. n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to change the module. Before you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures...
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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 module with the small projection in until it clicks into place. ! 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 the slot while aligning the notch on the computer. Do not touch any other components on the motherboard. n 94 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 module with the small projection in until it clicks into place. ! 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 the slot while aligning the notch on the computer. Do not touch any other components on the motherboard. n 94 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 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)