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... ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Optical Disc...
... ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Optical Disc...
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n4 N Precautions ...152 On Handling the LCD Screen ...153 On Using the Power Source ...154 On Handling Your Computer...155 On Handling Floppy Disks ...157 On Handling Discs ...158 On Using the Battery Pack...159 On Using Headphones...160 On Handling Memory Stick Media...161 On Handling the Hard Disk ...162 Troubleshooting ...163 Computer ...165 System Security ...172 Battery...173 Internet ...175 Networking ...177 Bluetooth Technology ...180 Optical Discs ...184 Display ...188 Printing ...191 Microphone ...192 Mouse ...193 Speakers ...194 Touch Pad...195
n4 N Precautions ...152 On Handling the LCD Screen ...153 On Using the Power Source ...154 On Handling Your Computer...155 On Handling Floppy Disks ...157 On Handling Discs ...158 On Using the Battery Pack...159 On Using Headphones...160 On Handling Memory Stick Media...161 On Handling the Hard Disk ...162 Troubleshooting ...163 Computer ...165 System Security ...172 Battery...173 Internet ...175 Networking ...177 Bluetooth Technology ...180 Optical Discs ...184 Display ...188 Printing ...191 Microphone ...192 Mouse ...193 Speakers ...194 Touch Pad...195
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n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Make sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come ... manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 22) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27)
n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Make sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come ... manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 22) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27)
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n 15 N Getting Started A AV MODE button (page 32) B Play/Pause button (page 32) C Stop button (page 32) D Previous track button (page 32) E Next track button (page 32) F Disc drive eject button (page 32) G Battery indicator (page 20) H Hard disk drive indicator (page 20) I Num lock indicator (page 20) J Caps lock indicator (page 20) K Scroll lock indicator (page 20) L Power button M Built-in speakers (stereo) N Bluetooth indicator (page 20) O WIRELESS LAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 20) P WWAN (Wireless WAN) indicator* (page 20) Q Muting indicator (page 20) * On selected models only.
n 15 N Getting Started A AV MODE button (page 32) B Play/Pause button (page 32) C Stop button (page 32) D Previous track button (page 32) E Next track button (page 32) F Disc drive eject button (page 32) G Battery indicator (page 20) H Hard disk drive indicator (page 20) I Num lock indicator (page 20) J Caps lock indicator (page 20) K Scroll lock indicator (page 20) L Power button M Built-in speakers (stereo) N Bluetooth indicator (page 20) O WIRELESS LAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 20) P WWAN (Wireless WAN) indicator* (page 20) Q Muting indicator (page 20) * On selected models only.
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Back n 16 N Getting Started A Network (Ethernet) port (page 89) B Battery connector (page 23) C DC IN port (page 22) D i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 87)
Back n 16 N Getting Started A Network (Ethernet) port (page 89) B Battery connector (page 23) C DC IN port (page 22) D i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 87)
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Bottom n 19 N Getting Started A Air vents B Port replicator connector (page 72) C Battery release latch (page 26)
Bottom n 19 N Getting Started A Air vents B Port replicator connector (page 72) C Battery release latch (page 26)
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... indicator is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off . Press the key a second time to change how you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is charging. Press the Scr Lk key to turn off . Indicator Power...drive Muting % Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Bluetooth technology Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is on . Illuminates when the computer is using and does not work with the following indicator lights. Illuminates when the volume is not being...
... indicator is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off . Press the key a second time to change how you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is charging. Press the Scr Lk key to turn off . Indicator Power...drive Muting % Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Bluetooth technology Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is on . Illuminates when the computer is using and does not work with the following indicator lights. Illuminates when the volume is not being...
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... down or resuming. If you do not use your computer. n 22 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for your computer for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode.
... down or resuming. If you do not use your computer. n 22 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for your computer for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode.
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This computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. n 23 N Getting Started ✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into place.
This computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. n 23 N Getting Started ✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into place.
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... supplied with your computer is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery pack charges). The battery pack is charging. The battery pack is running out of purchase. Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning...
... supplied with your computer is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery pack charges). The battery pack is charging. The battery pack is running out of purchase. Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning...
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...can be recharged any unsaved data. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you are using battery power, you should save your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The battery pack continues to AC power. The battery indicator light is on while you should save ...from the AC outlet. To avoid loss of data, you use the battery pack as Sleep or Hibernate. Going back to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently. n 25 N Getting Started ✍ When the battery pack is running out of data when using the computer. Charging a...
...can be recharged any unsaved data. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you are using battery power, you should save your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The battery pack continues to AC power. The battery indicator light is on while you should save ...from the AC outlet. To avoid loss of data, you use the battery pack as Sleep or Hibernate. Going back to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently. n 25 N Getting Started ✍ When the battery pack is running out of data when using the computer. Charging a...
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n 26 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide and hold the battery release latch (1) and slide the battery pack away from the computer. ✍ If the battery pack is in Sleep mode. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is stuck by the side spring locks, release one lock and then the other to remove the battery pack.
n 26 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide and hold the battery release latch (1) and slide the battery pack away from the computer. ✍ If the battery pack is in Sleep mode. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is stuck by the side spring locks, release one lock and then the other to remove the battery pack.
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...irreparably. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your battery pack is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you burned with your computer while...burn discs, make data on a disc readable on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to discs. To complete this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑... Do not strike or shake your software. ❑ Only use circular discs. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the optical disc drive, you exit and close the session before writing data to a disc...
...irreparably. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your battery pack is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you burned with your computer while...burn discs, make data on a disc readable on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to discs. To complete this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑... Do not strike or shake your software. ❑ Only use circular discs. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the optical disc drive, you exit and close the session before writing data to a disc...
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...10 percent, you select. ! n 135 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . When using battery power, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you should... computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to conserve battery life. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of power management settings to turn off a specific device such as the power ...
...10 percent, you select. ! n 135 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . When using battery power, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you should... computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to conserve battery life. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of power management settings to turn off a specific device such as the power ...
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...CPU into a low power consumption mode. Sleep mode uses more than out of data, you open the LCD screen lid. You can use VAIO Central to Normal mode when you should save your computer is in this mode. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to ...data frequently. The umber power light flashes in Sleep mode, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 134). ! n 136 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. This power resuming preference will lose any key. !...
...CPU into a low power consumption mode. Sleep mode uses more than out of data, you open the LCD screen lid. You can use VAIO Central to Normal mode when you should save your computer is in this mode. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to ...data frequently. The umber power light flashes in Sleep mode, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 134). ! n 136 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. This power resuming preference will lose any key. !...
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...power indicator light is turned off. The Hibernating screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode. To return to Hibernate mode. Even when the battery runs down, no data will turn off automatically. Alternatively, you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds, your computer... will be lost. n 138 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power is off in this mode...
...power indicator light is turned off. The Hibernating screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode. To return to Hibernate mode. Even when the battery runs down, no data will turn off automatically. Alternatively, you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds, your computer... will be lost. n 138 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power is off in this mode...
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... of time, place the computer into Normal mode. The alarm and timer settings do not use VAIO Central to configure your computer to return to be lost if you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. Do not move your computer is in Hibernate mode. When your computer before its...
... of time, place the computer into Normal mode. The alarm and timer settings do not use VAIO Central to configure your computer to return to be lost if you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. Do not move your computer is in Hibernate mode. When your computer before its...
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...schemes for running on AC power or batteries to suit your requirements for power consumption. The Power Options window appears. 4 Select the VAIO Power Management tab. VAIO Power Management functionalities are using at that time, for VAIO computers. VAIO Power Management is a software application developed...power source you can enhance the Windows power management functions to display the window, showing your computer and longer battery life. To activate VAIO Power Management 1 Right-click the power status icon on -screen instructions to the Windows Power Options Properties. Click...
...schemes for running on AC power or batteries to suit your requirements for power consumption. The Power Options window appears. 4 Select the VAIO Power Management tab. VAIO Power Management functionalities are using at that time, for VAIO computers. VAIO Power Management is a software application developed...power source you can enhance the Windows power management functions to display the window, showing your computer and longer battery life. To activate VAIO Power Management 1 Right-click the power status icon on -screen instructions to the Windows Power Options Properties. Click...
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...; ESD can damage memory modules and other components. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. n 146 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can damage electronic components. Notes on the... is not detected by installing optional memory modules. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. If such a station is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you are compatible with the safety practices and regulatory compliance ...
...; ESD can damage memory modules and other components. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. n 146 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can damage electronic components. Notes on the... is not detected by installing optional memory modules. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. If such a station is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you are compatible with the safety practices and regulatory compliance ...
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n 148 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 (indicated by the arrow below) on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover. 5 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of the computer) to discharge static electricity.
n 148 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 (indicated by the arrow below) on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover. 5 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of the computer) to discharge static electricity.