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..., and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 15) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 22) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 23) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 24) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 32) Upon completion, connect one device (for the... that did not originally come with your computer. n 14 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Be sure to get started with using your...
..., and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 15) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 22) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 23) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 24) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 32) Upon completion, connect one device (for the... that did not originally come with your computer. n 14 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Be sure to get started with using your...
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... can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the computer or on the optional docking station. ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use... only the supplied AC adapter for a long period of the power cord into Hibernate mode. To use your computer for your computer. If you do not...
... can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the computer or on the optional docking station. ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use... only the supplied AC adapter for a long period of the power cord into Hibernate mode. To use your computer for your computer. If you do not...
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... from your first battery charge. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to the maximum charge level you selected with the AC adapter. n 27 N Getting Started ...Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 29). The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is charging.
... from your first battery charge. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to the maximum charge level you selected with the AC adapter. n 27 N Getting Started ...Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 29). The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is charging.
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...such as Sleep or Hibernate. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you are in your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should save your data frequently. To avoid loss of data when using.... n 28 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data, you should...
...such as Sleep or Hibernate. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you are in your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should save your data frequently. To avoid loss of data when using.... n 28 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data, you should...
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...drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it down until the disc clicks into the optical disc drive, turn off the computer, and then turn on your system, turn on the optical disc drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the optical disc drive. If the power supply to open the drive.... Insert your recovery disc into place. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer may be equipped with a built-in the middle of the drive...
...drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it down until the disc clicks into the optical disc drive, turn off the computer, and then turn on your system, turn on the optical disc drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the optical disc drive. If the power supply to open the drive.... Insert your recovery disc into place. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer may be equipped with a built-in the middle of the drive...
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... 2.0) ports* (page 105) G DVI-D port (page 94) H MONITOR port (page 94) * Support high-/full-/low- The docking station can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with your computer and is powered. n 82 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Docking Station Attaching a docking station enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer. A docking...
... 2.0) ports* (page 105) G DVI-D port (page 94) H MONITOR port (page 94) * Support high-/full-/low- The docking station can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with your computer and is powered. n 82 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Docking Station Attaching a docking station enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer. A docking...
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... the DVI-D or MONITOR port on the docking station for connecting an external display. 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer. 2 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (2) and the other end into an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable connected to the docking station ! The monitor port on... the DC IN port (3) on your computer to both units. n 83 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the docking station. Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer while it is attached to the Docking Station ! Do not move your computer.
... the DVI-D or MONITOR port on the docking station for connecting an external display. 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer. 2 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (2) and the other end into an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable connected to the docking station ! The monitor port on... the DC IN port (3) on your computer to both units. n 83 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the docking station. Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer while it is attached to the Docking Station ! Do not move your computer.
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To connect an optical disc drive 1 Plug the power cord (if any preinstalled disc operation program. n 90 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an Optical Disc Drive If your computer is not equipped with your external optical disc drive (not supplied) (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (2) you...connect an external optical disc drive before you launch any ) of a USB cable (not supplied) (3) into the USB port, and the other end to connect an external optical disc drive (not supplied) for the detailed instructions on connecting the USB cable to the drive. Connecting an Optical ...
To connect an optical disc drive 1 Plug the power cord (if any preinstalled disc operation program. n 90 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an Optical Disc Drive If your computer is not equipped with your external optical disc drive (not supplied) (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (2) you...connect an external optical disc drive before you launch any ) of a USB cable (not supplied) (3) into the USB port, and the other end to connect an external optical disc drive (not supplied) for the detailed instructions on connecting the USB cable to the drive. Connecting an Optical ...
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.... You may be able to your computer, change the settings, see Selecting Display Modes (page 101). For example, you can connect an external display (not supplied) to solve this problem by lowering the screen resolution of your external display after connecting all other cables. Connect the...
.... You may be able to your computer, change the settings, see Selecting Display Modes (page 101). For example, you can connect an external display (not supplied) to solve this problem by lowering the screen resolution of your external display after connecting all other cables. Connect the...
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...monitor port on your computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to connect an analog monitor, plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer or on the docking station for connecting a computer display. 1 If necessary, plug one ...end of the display's power cord (1) into your computer or via the optional docking station. To connect a computer display ! n 94 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Computer Display...
...monitor port on your computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to connect an analog monitor, plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer or on the docking station for connecting a computer display. 1 If necessary, plug one ...end of the display's power cord (1) into your computer or via the optional docking station. To connect a computer display ! n 94 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Computer Display...
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...outlet. 2 Plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer or on the docking station. 3 Plug the speaker cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the microphone cable (6) (not supplied) into the microphone jack (7) m on the... docking station for connecting a multimedia computer display. 1 Plug the power cord of your computer or via the optional...
...outlet. 2 Plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer or on the docking station. 3 Plug the speaker cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the microphone cable (6) (not supplied) into the microphone jack (7) m on the... docking station for connecting a multimedia computer display. 1 Plug the power cord of your computer or via the optional...
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... will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. To connect a TV to your TV (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one provided by Sony for sound output. See the online specifications to find out whether your computer is equipped with an HDMI output port, you need to change the... sound output device? (page 216). 1 Plug the power cord of an HDMI cable (2) (not supplied) to the HDMI output port (3) on selected models only. For the detailed instructions, see How do I change the device for updates. n 98...
... will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. To connect a TV to your TV (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one provided by Sony for sound output. See the online specifications to find out whether your computer is equipped with an HDMI output port, you need to change the... sound output device? (page 216). 1 Plug the power cord of an HDMI cable (2) (not supplied) to the HDMI output port (3) on selected models only. For the detailed instructions, see How do I change the device for updates. n 98...
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The monitor port on the projector (6). Use the MONITOR port on the docking station for example, the Sony LCD projector) either directly to your computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to the docking station. To connect a projector !... n 100 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector (for connecting a projector. 1 Connect the power cord (1) of your projector into an AC outlet. 2 Plug a display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer or on the docking station. 3 Plug an audio cable (4) (not...
The monitor port on the projector (6). Use the MONITOR port on the docking station for example, the Sony LCD projector) either directly to your computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to the docking station. To connect a projector !... n 100 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector (for connecting a projector. 1 Connect the power cord (1) of your projector into an AC outlet. 2 Plug a display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer or on the docking station. 3 Plug an audio cable (4) (not...
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Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to print documents. To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your printer into an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to your printer. n 108 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to the computer.
Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to print documents. To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your printer into an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to your printer. n 108 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to the computer.
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...compatible devices is equipped with your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to your computer does not supply power to an external device. compatible devices you can use . n 109 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices...- See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you use to 400 Mbps. If the external device requires external power, be sure to connect it to a power source. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder....
...compatible devices is equipped with your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to your computer does not supply power to an external device. compatible devices you can use . n 109 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices...- See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you use to 400 Mbps. If the external device requires external power, be sure to connect it to a power source. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder....
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... to your computer from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with your model. ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug...10065; Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it from the AC outlet if you are not planning to check the power operation of your computer or genuine Sony products. n 161 N Precautions Using the Power Source ❑ See the online specifications to ...
... to your computer from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with your model. ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug...10065; Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it from the AC outlet if you are not planning to check the power operation of your computer or genuine Sony products. n 161 N Precautions Using the Power Source ❑ See the online specifications to ...
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... purchase, and then restart your computer. ❑ If your computer is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on . See the manual that came with your display for at least one...sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on . ❑ If you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. n 176 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. For your computer to...
... purchase, and then restart your computer. ❑ If your computer is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on . See the manual that came with your display for at least one...sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on . ❑ If you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. n 176 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. For your computer to...
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..., straight object (such as a paper clip) in optical disc drive only. The disc that your computer is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on . ❑ If the power supply to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. Follow these steps.... n 198 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs ! Why does my computer freeze when I do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer is not powered. ❑ If the drive eject button does not work .
..., straight object (such as a paper clip) in optical disc drive only. The disc that your computer is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on . ❑ If the power supply to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. Follow these steps.... n 198 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs ! Why does my computer freeze when I do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer is not powered. ❑ If the drive eject button does not work .
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... OK to close the window. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label is not affixed to make sure the region code is running on the AC power supply and try the disc again. Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is installed. The Device Manager window appears with the optical disc drive.
... OK to close the window. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label is not affixed to make sure the region code is running on the AC power supply and try the disc again. Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is installed. The Device Manager window appears with the optical disc drive.
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For example, if you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port on and using a printer, check if the power cable is charged. n 220 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ...You may prevent a device from working at all. ❑ USB hubs may need to install software before you are using its own power supply. The driver could be installed to your computer without a hub. We recommend you connect the device directly to the specific port you ...
For example, if you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port on and using a printer, check if the power cable is charged. n 220 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ...You may prevent a device from working at all. ❑ USB hubs may need to install software before you are using its own power supply. The driver could be installed to your computer without a hub. We recommend you connect the device directly to the specific port you ...