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... Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...24 Connecting a Power Source ...26 Using the Battery Pack ...27 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard ...35 Using the Touch Pad ...37 Using Special-function Buttons ...38 Using the Built-in...
... Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...24 Connecting a Power Source ...26 Using the Battery Pack ...27 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard ...35 Using the Touch Pad ...37 Using Special-function Buttons ...38 Using the Built-in...
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...Computer...129 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...131 On Handling Floppy Disks ...131 On Handling Discs ...132 On Using the Battery Pack...133 On Using Headphones...134 On Handling Memory Stick Media...134 On Handling the Hard Disk ...135 Troubleshooting ...136 Computer ...138... System Security ...146 Battery...148 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...150 Internet ...153 Networking ...155 Bluetooth Technology ...158 CDs and DVDs...163 Display ...168 Printing ...171...
...Computer...129 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...131 On Handling Floppy Disks ...131 On Handling Discs ...132 On Using the Battery Pack...133 On Using Headphones...134 On Handling Memory Stick Media...134 On Handling the Hard Disk ...135 Troubleshooting ...136 Computer ...138... System Security ...146 Battery...148 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...150 Internet ...153 Networking ...155 Bluetooth Technology ...158 CDs and DVDs...163 Display ...168 Printing ...171...
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...system. n 10 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for example, a printer, external hard disk drive, scanner, and so on) at a time, ...Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 24) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 26) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 27) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33) Before the first computer startup, do not connect any new hardware that did...
...system. n 10 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for example, a printer, external hard disk drive, scanner, and so on) at a time, ...Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 24) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 26) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 27) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33) Before the first computer startup, do not connect any new hardware that did...
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n 13 N Getting Started A AV MODE button (page 38) B Play/Pause button (page 38) C Stop button (page 38) D Previous track button (page 38) E Next track button (page 38) F Eject button (page 38) G Battery indicator (page 24) H Hard disk drive indicator (page 24) I Num lock indicator (page 24) J Caps lock indicator (page 24) K Scroll lock indicator (page 24) L Power button M Speakers N Bluetooth indicator (page 24) O WIRELESS LAN indicator (page 24) P WWAN indicator* (page 24) Q Muting indicator (page 24) * On selected models only.
n 13 N Getting Started A AV MODE button (page 38) B Play/Pause button (page 38) C Stop button (page 38) D Previous track button (page 38) E Next track button (page 38) F Eject button (page 38) G Battery indicator (page 24) H Hard disk drive indicator (page 24) I Num lock indicator (page 24) J Caps lock indicator (page 24) K Scroll lock indicator (page 24) L Power button M Speakers N Bluetooth indicator (page 24) O WIRELESS LAN indicator (page 24) P WWAN indicator* (page 24) Q Muting indicator (page 24) * On selected models only.
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Back n 14 N Getting Started A Network (Ethernet) port (page 102) B Battery connector (page 27) C DC In port (page 26) D i.LINK® (IEEE1394) S400 port (page 100)
Back n 14 N Getting Started A Network (Ethernet) port (page 102) B Battery connector (page 27) C DC In port (page 26) D i.LINK® (IEEE1394) S400 port (page 100)
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VGN-FJ200 Series models Front n 18 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 40) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 24) C Internal microphone (monaural) D ... (page 127) E Keyboard (page 35) F Touch pad (page 37) G WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 60) H WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 24) I Power indicator (page 24) J Battery indicator (page 24) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 24) L Memory Stick media indicator (page 24) M Memory Stick media slot* (page 54) * Your computer supports Memory...
VGN-FJ200 Series models Front n 18 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 40) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 24) C Internal microphone (monaural) D ... (page 127) E Keyboard (page 35) F Touch pad (page 37) G WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 60) H WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 24) I Power indicator (page 24) J Battery indicator (page 24) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 24) L Memory Stick media indicator (page 24) M Memory Stick media slot* (page 54) * Your computer supports Memory...
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Back A Battery connector (page 27) n 20 N Getting Started
Back A Battery connector (page 27) n 20 N Getting Started
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... Num lock Press the Num Lk key to deactivate the numeric keypad. Battery e Illuminates when the computer is using battery power, blinks when the battery is running out of power, and double-blinks when the battery is equipped with the following indicator lights. Optical disc drive Illuminates when ...data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off . Media Access (VGN-TX700 Series Illuminates when data is not ...
... Num lock Press the Num Lk key to deactivate the numeric keypad. Battery e Illuminates when the computer is using battery power, blinks when the battery is running out of power, and double-blinks when the battery is equipped with the following indicator lights. Optical disc drive Illuminates when ...data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off . Media Access (VGN-TX700 Series Illuminates when data is not ...
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... the (optional) port replicator. ! See Using Hibernate Mode (page 111). n 26 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 the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate...
... the (optional) port replicator. ! See Using Hibernate Mode (page 111). n 26 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 the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate...
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Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack VGN-TX700 Series models 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery into the battery compartment until it clicks into place. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase. n 27 N Getting Started
Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack VGN-TX700 Series models 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery into the battery compartment until it clicks into place. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase. n 27 N Getting Started
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This computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into place. VGN-FJ200 Series models 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the lock switch (1) to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. n 28 N Getting Started 4 Slide the lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer. ✍ When the computer is designed to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide the battery into the battery compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. !
This computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into place. VGN-FJ200 Series models 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the lock switch (1) to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. n 28 N Getting Started 4 Slide the lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer. ✍ When the computer is designed to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide the battery into the battery compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. !
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... power. n 29 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is charging. When the battery is running out of purchase. 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...
... power. n 29 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is charging. When the battery is running out of purchase. 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...
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...data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. The battery indicator light is on while you will lose any time. To avoid loss of data when using battery power, you are using the computer. When the computer is directly connected to AC ...data. n 30 N Getting Started ✍ When the battery is running out of power, both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing. Going back to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a fully charged battery. The battery pack continues to AC power. For some software applications and...
...data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. The battery indicator light is on while you will lose any time. To avoid loss of data when using battery power, you are using the computer. When the computer is directly connected to AC ...data. n 30 N Getting Started ✍ When the battery is running out of power, both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing. Going back to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a fully charged battery. The battery pack continues to AC power. For some software applications and...
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To remove the battery pack VGN-TX700 Series models 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide and hold the release latch (1) and slide the battery away from the computer. ✍ If the battery is in Standby mode. n 31 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! 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 stuck by the side spring locks, release one lock and then the other to remove the battery.
To remove the battery pack VGN-TX700 Series models 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide and hold the release latch (1) and slide the battery away from the computer. ✍ If the battery is in Standby mode. n 31 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! 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 stuck by the side spring locks, release one lock and then the other to remove the battery.
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VGN-FJ200 Series models 1 Turn off the 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. n 32 N Getting Started
VGN-FJ200 Series models 1 Turn off the 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. n 32 N Getting Started
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...power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using the VAIO Zone software. This may cause the computer to malfunction. ❑ When using your battery is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and the VGN-FJ200 Series model's DVD drives may damage the optical disc drive. ... software before writing data onto a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data onto a disc ❑ To make sure you exit and close the session when you need to close all other shape...
...power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using the VAIO Zone software. This may cause the computer to malfunction. ❑ When using your battery is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and the VGN-FJ200 Series model's DVD drives may damage the optical disc drive. ... software before writing data onto a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data onto a disc ❑ To make sure you exit and close the session when you need to close all other shape...
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...n 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . In addition to conserve battery life. To save power while not working, you to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a fully charged battery. When using battery power, you should either ...attach the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer, you should be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the...
...n 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . In addition to conserve battery life. To save power while not working, you to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a fully charged battery. When using battery power, you should either ...attach the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer, you should be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the...
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.... To return to Normal mode when you will lose any unsaved data. If you should save your data frequently. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 107). ! To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. This power resuming preference will switch off the LCD screen and sets the hard disk and... computer to return to Normal mode Press any unsaved data. ✍ When the computer is in this , you remove both the AC adapter and the battery. To activate Standby mode 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. 2 Click Stand By. To avoid this mode. Going back to a low power consumption mode...
.... To return to Normal mode when you will lose any unsaved data. If you should save your data frequently. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 107). ! To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. This power resuming preference will switch off the LCD screen and sets the hard disk and... computer to return to Normal mode Press any unsaved data. ✍ When the computer is in this , you remove both the AC adapter and the battery. To activate Standby mode 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. 2 Click Stand By. To avoid this mode. Going back to a low power consumption mode...
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... and the computer enters Hibernate mode. If you press the power button for more than four seconds, the computer will be lost. n 111 N 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. Even when the...
... and the computer enters Hibernate mode. If you press the power button for more than four seconds, the computer will be lost. n 111 N 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. Even when the...
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... mode uses less power than Standby mode to be lost if you remove both the AC adapter and the battery. On VGN-TX700 Series models, the alarm and timer settings do not use VAIO Central to configure the computer to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode. Do not... mode requires more time to return to Normal mode when you open the LCD screen lid. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 107). ! n 112 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you do not work in Hibernate mode, you the time of time, put the computer into Normal mode. This...
... mode uses less power than Standby mode to be lost if you remove both the AC adapter and the battery. On VGN-TX700 Series models, the alarm and timer settings do not use VAIO Central to configure the computer to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode. Do not... mode requires more time to return to Normal mode when you open the LCD screen lid. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 107). ! n 112 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you do not work in Hibernate mode, you the time of time, put the computer into Normal mode. This...