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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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Front n 14 N Getting Started A Media Access indicator (page 20) B Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot* (page 48) C SD memory card/MultiMediaCard (MMC) slot (page 52) D LCD screen (page 153) E Keyboard (page 29) F Touch pad (page 31) G Fingerprint sensor (page 102) H WIRELESS switch (page 56) I Muting button (page 32) J Volume buttons (page 32) K Headphones jack (page 75) L Microphone jack (page 82) * Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities.
Front n 14 N Getting Started A Media Access indicator (page 20) B Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot* (page 48) C SD memory card/MultiMediaCard (MMC) slot (page 52) D LCD screen (page 153) E Keyboard (page 29) F Touch pad (page 31) G Fingerprint sensor (page 102) H WIRELESS switch (page 56) I Muting button (page 32) J Volume buttons (page 32) K Headphones jack (page 75) L Microphone jack (page 82) * Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities.
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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 place. This computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with genuine Sony batteries. n 23 N Getting Started ✍ When your computer is directly connected to operate only with your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into the battery compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. !
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 place. This computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with genuine Sony batteries. n 23 N Getting Started ✍ When your computer is directly connected to operate only with your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into the battery compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. !
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n 26 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is in Sleep mode. 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 stuck by the side spring locks, release one lock and then the other to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to remove the battery pack.
n 26 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is in Sleep mode. 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 stuck by the side spring locks, release one lock and then the other to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to remove the battery pack.
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n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions ... lightness intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. To decrease lightness intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F1): wireless switching* Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Toggles...
n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions ... lightness intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. To decrease lightness intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F1): wireless switching* Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Toggles...
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n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector) directly to your projector into an AC outlet. 2 Plug an RGB signal cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor (VGA) port (3) a on the computer or on the port replicator. 3 Plug an audio cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i. 4 Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on the projector (6). To connect a projector 1 Connect the power cord (1) of your computer or via the (optional) port replicator.
n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector) directly to your projector into an AC outlet. 2 Plug an RGB signal cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor (VGA) port (3) a on the computer or on the port replicator. 3 Plug an audio cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i. 4 Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on the projector (6). To connect a projector 1 Connect the power cord (1) of your computer or via the (optional) port replicator.
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...Performance Setting (page 143). Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk. ✍ You can take advantage of the power management setting you select. ! The green power indicator light is in... this mode. n 135 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you should be aware that the computer will...
...Performance Setting (page 143). Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk. ✍ You can take advantage of the power management setting you select. ! The green power indicator light is in... this mode. n 135 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you should be aware that the computer will...
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.... ✍ When your computer is in this mode. Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep. You can use VAIO Central to configure your computer is in Sleep mode, you open the LCD screen lid. If the battery runs down while your computer to return to Normal mode Press any unsaved data.... n 136 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. To return to Normal mode when you cannot insert a disc. If you will turn off the LCD screen and places the hard disk and the CPU into a low power consumption...
.... ✍ When your computer is in this mode. Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep. You can use VAIO Central to configure your computer is in Sleep mode, you open the LCD screen lid. If the battery runs down while your computer to return to Normal mode Press any unsaved data.... n 136 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. To return to Normal mode when you cannot insert a disc. If you will turn off the LCD screen and places the hard disk and the CPU into a low power consumption...
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...Do not move your computer is in Hibernate mode. The alarm and timer settings do not use VAIO Central to configure your computer to return to be lost if you open the LCD screen lid. When your computer before its power indicator light turns off. See Setting Up Your ...Computer with VAIO Central (page 134). ! They will be activated. n 139 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you do not work in Hibernate ...
...Do not move your computer is in Hibernate mode. The alarm and timer settings do not use VAIO Central to configure your computer to return to be lost if you open the LCD screen lid. When your computer before its power indicator light turns off. See Setting Up Your ...Computer with VAIO Central (page 134). ! They will be activated. n 139 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you do not work in Hibernate ...
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n 152 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ On Handling the LCD Screen (page 153) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 154) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (page 155) ❑ On Handling Floppy Disks (page 157) ❑ On Handling Discs (page 158) ❑ On Using the Battery Pack (page 159) ❑ On Using Headphones (page 160) ❑ On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 161) ❑ On Handling the Hard Disk (page 162)
n 152 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ On Handling the LCD Screen (page 153) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 154) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (page 155) ❑ On Handling Floppy Disks (page 157) ❑ On Handling Discs (page 158) ❑ On Using the Battery Pack (page 159) ❑ On Using Headphones (page 160) ❑ On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 161) ❑ On Handling the Hard Disk (page 162)
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... make your computer in a while. This could damage the screen. Use a soft, dry cloth to prevent residual images. ❑ The LCD screen becomes warm during operation. This could damage the LCD screen. Sony assumes no liabilities for any defects arising out of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ Avoid rubbing...
... make your computer in a while. This could damage the screen. Use a soft, dry cloth to prevent residual images. ❑ The LCD screen becomes warm during operation. This could damage the LCD screen. Sony assumes no liabilities for any defects arising out of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ Avoid rubbing...
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... damaged connection cables. ❑ If your computer is damaged, back up your data regularly. ❑ Do not exert pressure on the computer. The LCD screen may be sensitive to malfunction. In this case, allow at least one , moisture may damage the screen or cause the screen to pressure or... if your computer is brought directly from a cold location to carry your computer. If any problems occur, unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To open the computer, hold the computer with the other. To carry the computer, make sure to hold the base with one ...
... damaged connection cables. ❑ If your computer is damaged, back up your data regularly. ❑ Do not exert pressure on the computer. The LCD screen may be sensitive to malfunction. In this case, allow at least one , moisture may damage the screen or cause the screen to pressure or... if your computer is brought directly from a cold location to carry your computer. If any problems occur, unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. To open the computer, hold the computer with the other. To carry the computer, make sure to hold the base with one ...
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... power indicator shows the power is on . See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 135) for more information. ❑ If the display mode is in LCD (Video) Sleep mode, press any key to the external display, press the Fn+F7 keys. n 188 N Troubleshooting Display Why did my screen go blank? ❑...
... power indicator shows the power is on . See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 135) for more information. ❑ If the display mode is in LCD (Video) Sleep mode, press any key to the external display, press the Fn+F7 keys. n 188 N Troubleshooting Display Why did my screen go blank? ❑...
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... resolution of the total available graphics memory and video memory. What should I do if my screen is disconnected, you can confirm the value of the LCD screen. You can press the Fn+F7 keys to change the display output to the computer screen, and then restart video playback. Alternatively, you cannot...
... resolution of the total available graphics memory and video memory. What should I do if my screen is disconnected, you can confirm the value of the LCD screen. You can press the Fn+F7 keys to change the display output to the computer screen, and then restart video playback. Alternatively, you cannot...