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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 ...49 Using the Internet...52 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...54
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 ...49 Using the Internet...52 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...54
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... did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers'... ❑ 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 system.
... did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers'... ❑ 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 system.
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... into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a long period of shutting down and resuming. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 87). This power saving mode saves the time of time, place the computer into the DC IN...
... into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a long period of shutting down and resuming. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 87). This power saving mode saves the time of time, place the computer into the DC IN...
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.... The battery pack continues to charge while you are using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. When your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery...
.... The battery pack continues to charge while you are using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. When your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery...
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To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Shut Down. 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to shut down your computer properly, as described below. n 25 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to turn off . The power indicator light turns off automatically.
To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Shut Down. 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to shut down your computer properly, as described below. n 25 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to turn off . The power indicator light turns off automatically.
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... the module or adapter does not go into place. Do not force it in or out of the slot. ✍ You do not need to shut down your computer before inserting or removing the ExpressCard module. To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into the slot until it... use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. Make sure you are inserting it in the proper direction. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting an ExpressCard Module ! Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from the slot.
... the module or adapter does not go into place. Do not force it in or out of the slot. ✍ You do not need to shut down your computer before inserting or removing the ExpressCard module. To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into the slot until it... use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. Make sure you are inserting it in the proper direction. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting an ExpressCard Module ! Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from the slot.
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...state of the power management settings to conserve battery life. If the battery level falls below 10%, you to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you should be... you should either connect the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. n 84 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . To save power while not working, you can take advantage of the computer when it is...
...state of the power management settings to conserve battery life. If the battery level falls below 10%, you to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you should be... you should either connect the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. n 84 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . To save power while not working, you can take advantage of the computer when it is...
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... power indicator light turns off . Do not move your computer is in this mode. ✍ If you the time of shutting down , no data will be activated. n 87 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...
... power indicator light turns off . Do not move your computer is in this mode. ✍ If you the time of shutting down , no data will be activated. n 87 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...
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n 93 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 93 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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In case you drop a solid object or any liquid onto your computer, shut down the computer, unplug it again. ❑ Do not drop your computer or place any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as ...
In case you drop a solid object or any liquid onto your computer, shut down the computer, unplug it again. ❑ Do not drop your computer or place any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as ...
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...turn off, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off , press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow and Shut Down. next to turn off your computer. ❑ If your computer still does not turn off . ❑ Remove the AC adapter .... ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support. If the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. n 114 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my computer or software stops responding? ❑ If your computer stops responding while a software ...
...turn off, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off , press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow and Shut Down. next to turn off your computer. ❑ If your computer still does not turn off . ❑ Remove the AC adapter .... ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support. If the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. n 114 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my computer or software stops responding? ❑ If your computer stops responding while a software ...
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... not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. ! Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. For details, see Sony Support Information (page 147). Turning off your computer with the power button may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before ...to the Lock button, and Restart. 3 If your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart. 4 If this issue, turn off your computer and remove the battery pack. To find the nearest center or agent, see ...
... not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. ! Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. For details, see Sony Support Information (page 147). Turning off your computer with the power button may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before ...to the Lock button, and Restart. 3 If your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart. 4 If this issue, turn off your computer and remove the battery pack. To find the nearest center or agent, see ...
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... should I try to read may be dirty or damaged. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. If you need to...
... should I try to read may be dirty or damaged. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. If you need to...
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... On Handling Discs (page 103) for dirt or damage. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you are...
... On Handling Discs (page 103) for dirt or damage. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you are...
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What should I do if my computer does not recognize my mouse? ❑ Make sure your mouse is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to the Shut down button and Restart. If the Windows Security window appears, click Restart. ❑ If this procedure does not work , click Start, the arrow next to ...
What should I do if my computer does not recognize my mouse? ❑ Make sure your mouse is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to the Shut down button and Restart. If the Windows Security window appears, click Restart. ❑ If this procedure does not work , click Start, the arrow next to ...
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... the touch pad without connecting a mouse to your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart. n 140 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work, click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart to...
... the touch pad without connecting a mouse to your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart. n 140 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work, click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart to...