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nN 2 Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...23 Connecting a Power Source ...24 Using the Battery Pack...25 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...31 Using Your VAIO Computer ...32 Using the Keyboard...33 Using the Touch Pad...36 Using Special-function Buttons ...37 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...39 Using PC Cards ...47 Using the Memory Stick Media ...52 Using the Internet...56 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...57 Using the Bluetooth Functionality (on Selected Models Only 66
nN 2 Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...23 Connecting a Power Source ...24 Using the Battery Pack...25 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...31 Using Your VAIO Computer ...32 Using the Keyboard...33 Using the Touch Pad...36 Using Special-function Buttons ...37 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...39 Using PC Cards ...47 Using the Memory Stick Media ...52 Using the Internet...56 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...57 Using the Bluetooth Functionality (on Selected Models Only 66
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nN 4 Precautions ...137 On Handling the LCD Screen...138 On Using the Power Source...139 On Handling Your Computer...140 On Handling Floppy Disks...142 On Handling Discs ...143 On Using the Battery Pack...144 On Using Headphones...145 On Handling Memory Stick Media...145 On Handling the Hard Disk ...146 Troubleshooting ...147 Computer ...148 System Security ...158 Battery ...160 Internet ...162 Networking ...164 Bluetooth Technology ...166 CDs and DVDs...171 Display ...174 Printing ...176 Microphone ...177 Mouse ...178 Speakers ...179 Touch Pad...180
nN 4 Precautions ...137 On Handling the LCD Screen...138 On Using the Power Source...139 On Handling Your Computer...140 On Handling Floppy Disks...142 On Handling Discs ...143 On Using the Battery Pack...144 On Using Headphones...145 On Handling Memory Stick Media...145 On Handling the Hard Disk ...146 Troubleshooting ...147 Computer ...148 System Security ...158 Battery ...160 Internet ...162 Networking ...164 Bluetooth Technology ...166 CDs and DVDs...171 Display ...174 Printing ...176 Microphone ...177 Mouse ...178 Speakers ...179 Touch Pad...180
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Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 23) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 24) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 25) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 31) nN 10 Getting Started
Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 23) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 24) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 25) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 31) nN 10 Getting Started
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The following pages. ! VGN-S400 Series models Front A S1 button (page 37) B S2 button (page 37) C Num lock indicator (page 23) D Caps lock indicator (page 23) E Scroll lock indicator (page 23) F LCD screen (page 138) G Keyboard (page 33) H Touch pad (page 36) I Power indicator (page 23) J Battery indicator (page 23) K Hard disk drive...
The following pages. ! VGN-S400 Series models Front A S1 button (page 37) B S2 button (page 37) C Num lock indicator (page 23) D Caps lock indicator (page 23) E Scroll lock indicator (page 23) F LCD screen (page 138) G Keyboard (page 33) H Touch pad (page 36) I Power indicator (page 23) J Battery indicator (page 23) K Hard disk drive...
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Back A Battery connector (page 25) nN 13 Getting Started
Back A Battery connector (page 25) nN 13 Getting Started
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A Battery indicator (page 23) B Hard disk drive indicator (page 23) C Memory Stick media indicator (page 23) D Num lock indicator (page 23) E Caps lock indicator (page 23) F Scroll lock indicator (page 23) G DVD button (page 37) H Play/Pause button (page 37) I Stop button (page 37) J Previous track button (page 37) K Next track button (page 37) nN 18 Getting Started
A Battery indicator (page 23) B Hard disk drive indicator (page 23) C Memory Stick media indicator (page 23) D Num lock indicator (page 23) E Caps lock indicator (page 23) F Scroll lock indicator (page 23) G DVD button (page 37) H Play/Pause button (page 37) I Stop button (page 37) J Previous track button (page 37) K Next track button (page 37) nN 18 Getting Started
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Back A DC In port (page 24) B Battery connector (page 25) nN 19 Getting Started
Back A DC In port (page 24) B Battery connector (page 25) nN 19 Getting Started
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... with all programs. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to change how you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is running out of power, and doubleblinks when the battery is off . Illuminates when the volume is enabled. Press the Scroll Lock key to ON...off . Letters appear in uppercase. Functions Illuminates when the power to deactivate the numeric keypad. nN 23 Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick Pro/Duo Optical disc drive * Mute % * SOUND EFFECT * Hard disk Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Bluetooth * WIRELESS LAN ...
... with all programs. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to change how you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is running out of power, and doubleblinks when the battery is off . Illuminates when the volume is enabled. Press the Scroll Lock key to ON...off . Letters appear in uppercase. Functions Illuminates when the power to deactivate the numeric keypad. nN 23 Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick Pro/Duo Optical disc drive * Mute % * SOUND EFFECT * Hard disk Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Bluetooth * WIRELESS LAN ...
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... a long period of shutting down in the normal way. nN 24 Getting Started ! Using the AC Adapter To use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source.
... a long period of shutting down in the normal way. nN 24 Getting Started ! Using the AC Adapter To use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source.
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Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the lock switch (1) to secure the battery on the computer. Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack VGN-S400 Series models 1 Turn off your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase. nN 25 Getting Started 4 Slide the lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide the battery into the battery compartment until it clicks into place.
Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the lock switch (1) to secure the battery on the computer. Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack VGN-S400 Series models 1 Turn off your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase. nN 25 Getting Started 4 Slide the lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide the battery into the battery compartment until it clicks into place.
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VGN-T300 Series models 1 Turn off your computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery into the battery compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. nN 26 Getting Started ✍ When the computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into place.
VGN-T300 Series models 1 Turn off your computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery into the battery compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. nN 26 Getting Started ✍ When the computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into place.
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Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is using AC power. The computer is using battery power. The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges). To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. The battery is charging. The battery is running out of purchase. nN 27 Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of power.
Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is using AC power. The computer is using battery power. The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges). To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. The battery is charging. The battery is running out of purchase. nN 27 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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... your computer is low. To avoid loss of power, both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing. The battery pack continues to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is impossible. Keep the battery pack in the computer while it uses power from the AC outlet....computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged any unsaved data. The battery indicator light is directly connected to charge while you use the battery pack as Standby or Hibernate. The battery pack supplied with your data frequently and ...
... your computer is low. To avoid loss of power, both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing. The battery pack continues to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is impossible. Keep the battery pack in the computer while it uses power from the AC outlet....computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged any unsaved data. The battery indicator light is directly connected to charge while you use the battery pack as Standby or Hibernate. The battery pack supplied with your data frequently and ...
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nN 29 Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack VGN-S400 Series models 1 Turn off your computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the lock switch (1) to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide and hold the release latch (2) and slide the battery away from the computer.
nN 29 Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack VGN-S400 Series models 1 Turn off your computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the lock switch (1) to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide and hold the release latch (2) and slide the battery away from the computer.
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VGN-T300 Series models 1 Turn off your computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide and hold the release latch (1) and slide the battery away from the computer. nN 30 Getting Started ✍ You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode.
VGN-T300 Series models 1 Turn off your computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide and hold the release latch (1) and slide the battery away from the computer. nN 30 Getting Started ✍ You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode.
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... your computer or make sure your software. ❑ Only use circular discs. This may cause the computer to play DVDs created by the VAIO Zone software. ✍ Ultra-speed CD-RW is supported. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of DVD writing. See the online Specifications sheet... Depending on the model you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with your battery is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may not be able to malfunction. ❑ When using the...
... your computer or make sure your software. ❑ Only use circular discs. This may cause the computer to play DVDs created by the VAIO Zone software. ✍ Ultra-speed CD-RW is supported. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of DVD writing. See the online Specifications sheet... Depending on the model you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with your battery is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may not be able to malfunction. ❑ When using the...
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... aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of power management settings to recharge the battery or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. nN 109 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . In...
... aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of power management settings to recharge the battery or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. nN 109 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . In...
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If the battery runs down when your data frequently. Going back to a low power consumption mode. The umber power light flashes in Standby mode, you cannot insert a disc. ... will lose any unsaved data. If the computer is impossible. To avoid this mode. Standby mode uses more than Hibernate mode. nN 110 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off automatically. To return to Normal mode Press any unsaved data. The computer comes out of Standby mode...
If the battery runs down when your data frequently. Going back to a low power consumption mode. The umber power light flashes in Standby mode, you cannot insert a disc. ... will lose any unsaved data. If the computer is impossible. To avoid this mode. Standby mode uses more than Hibernate mode. nN 110 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off automatically. To return to Normal mode Press any unsaved data. The computer comes out of Standby mode...
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... is turned off in this mode. Alternatively, 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. 2 Hold down , no data will be lost. nN 112 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the computer by pressing the power button. To activate Hibernate...
... is turned off in this mode. Alternatively, 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. 2 Hold down , no data will be lost. nN 112 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the computer by pressing the power button. To activate Hibernate...
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With this software application, you to set up power schemes for running on AC power or batteries to ensure better operations of your requirements for longer battery life. nN 114 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you can enhance the Windows power management functions to suit your computer and for power consumption. VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers.
With this software application, you to set up power schemes for running on AC power or batteries to ensure better operations of your requirements for longer battery life. nN 114 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you can enhance the Windows power management functions to suit your computer and for power consumption. VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers.