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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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Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide.
Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide.
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Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ... 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that...
Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ... 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that...
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n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. 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)...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 standard-
n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. 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)...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 standard-
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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-blinks when the battery pack is off ... in Hibernate mode or off . Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off , the memory card is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Illuminates when data is not being used . Press the Scr Lk key to deactivate the numeric keypad. When the indicator is charging. n 19 N Getting...
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-blinks when the battery pack is off ... in Hibernate mode or off . Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off , the memory card is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Illuminates when data is not being used . Press the Scr Lk key to deactivate the numeric keypad. When the indicator is charging. n 19 N Getting...
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Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Provides for the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are written to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 83). For details on the power. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk drive and the system power is turned off. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Provides for the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are written to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 83). For details on the power. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk drive and the system power is turned off. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
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... if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct... and Hibernate. The green power indicator light is in this mode. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to conserve battery life. n 83 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use .
... if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct... and Hibernate. The green power indicator light is in this mode. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to conserve battery life. n 83 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use .
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...Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to use your computer for a long period of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off. The power indicator light is off . The computer enters Hibernate mode. Do not move your computer before ... will be activated. This power saving mode saves you cannot insert a disc. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! n 86 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer is in this mode...
...Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to use your computer for a long period of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off. The power indicator light is off . The computer enters Hibernate mode. Do not move your computer before ... will be activated. This power saving mode saves you cannot insert a disc. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! n 86 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer is in this mode...
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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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... is damaged, the data cannot be easily damaged by mechanical vibration, shock, or dust. However, it can be restored. To avoid damaging your hard disk drive ❑ Do not subject your computer to sudden movements. ❑ Keep your computer away from magnets. ❑ Do not place your computer in ... your computer while the power is on. ❑ Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard disk drive. ❑ Do not use your computer in a place subject to mechanical vibration, shock or dust, you should be careful when handling your ...
... is damaged, the data cannot be easily damaged by mechanical vibration, shock, or dust. However, it can be restored. To avoid damaging your hard disk drive ❑ Do not subject your computer to sudden movements. ❑ Keep your computer away from magnets. ❑ Do not place your computer in ... your computer while the power is on. ❑ Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard disk drive. ❑ Do not use your computer in a place subject to mechanical vibration, shock or dust, you should be careful when handling your ...
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...on the left pane. Your hard disk drive contains the recovery partition where data for the system recovery is stored. How do if I check the volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the ...to turn -off . To check the volume of the recovery partition? Select the screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. The Computer Management window appears. 2 Click Disk Management under Storage on your screen to change the boot device. What should I do I cannot boot my ...
...on the left pane. Your hard disk drive contains the recovery partition where data for the system recovery is stored. How do if I check the volume of the recovery partition, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage. The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the ...to turn -off . To check the volume of the recovery partition? Select the screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. The Computer Management window appears. 2 Click Disk Management under Storage on your screen to change the boot device. What should I do I cannot boot my ...
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... of Sony Corporation used only to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your compatible i.LINK device for more information on your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk...
... of Sony Corporation used only to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your compatible i.LINK device for more information on your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk...
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You may need to Memory Stick media? Sony is off. Why can't I write data to reformat your hard disk drive to save music files onto my Memory Stick media? Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data, including music data previously saved on other than ... Stick media onto your Memory Stick media. n 143 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick media, which were formatted on a VAIO computer, on it.
You may need to Memory Stick media? Sony is off. Why can't I write data to reformat your hard disk drive to save music files onto my Memory Stick media? Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data, including music data previously saved on other than ... Stick media onto your Memory Stick media. n 143 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick media, which were formatted on a VAIO computer, on it.
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... Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on your computer's capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on -screen... computer comes preinstalled with individual help files. Sony Support Information See the following URLs: 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...
... Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on your computer's capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on -screen... computer comes preinstalled with individual help files. Sony Support Information See the following URLs: 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...