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n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Connecting a Power Source ...18 Using the Battery Pack ...19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...24 Using Your VAIO Computer ...25 Using the Keyboard ...26 Using the Touch Pad ...28 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...29 Using PC Cards ...38 Using the Memory Stick Media ...41 Using the Internet...44 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...45
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Connecting a Power Source ...18 Using the Battery Pack ...19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...24 Using Your VAIO Computer ...25 Using the Keyboard ...26 Using the Touch Pad ...28 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...29 Using PC Cards ...38 Using the Memory Stick Media ...41 Using the Internet...44 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...45
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n4 N Precautions ...91 On Handling the LCD Screen ...92 On Using the Power Source ...93 On Handling Your Computer...94 On Handling Floppy Disks ...96 On Handling Discs ...97 On Using the Battery Pack...98 On Using Headphones...99 On Handling Memory Stick Media...99 On Handling the Hard Disk ...100 Troubleshooting ...101 Computer ...102 System Security ...111 Battery...113 Internet ...115 Networking ...117 CDs and DVDs...120 Display ...125 Printing ...127 Microphone ...128 Mouse ...129 Speakers ...130 Touch Pad...131 Keyboard...132
n4 N Precautions ...91 On Handling the LCD Screen ...92 On Using the Power Source ...93 On Handling Your Computer...94 On Handling Floppy Disks ...96 On Handling Discs ...97 On Using the Battery Pack...98 On Using Headphones...99 On Handling Memory Stick Media...99 On Handling the Hard Disk ...100 Troubleshooting ...101 Computer ...102 System Security ...111 Battery...113 Internet ...115 Networking ...117 CDs and DVDs...120 Display ...125 Printing ...127 Microphone ...128 Mouse ...129 Speakers ...130 Touch Pad...131 Keyboard...132
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Before the first computer startup, do not connect any new hardware that did not normally come with your VAIO computer. ! 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 ... manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 18) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 19) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 24) Make sure to get started with using your computer.
Before the first computer startup, do not connect any new hardware that did not normally come with your VAIO computer. ! 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 ... manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 18) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 19) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 24) Make sure to get started with using your computer.
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Front A LCD screen (page 92) B Speakers C Keyboard (page 26) D Touch pad (page 28) E Power indicator (page 17) F Battery indicator (page 17) G Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 17) H Memory Stick media indicator (page 17) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 45) J WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 17) K Headphones jack (page 55) L Microphone jack (page 63) n 11 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
Front A LCD screen (page 92) B Speakers C Keyboard (page 26) D Touch pad (page 28) E Power indicator (page 17) F Battery indicator (page 17) G Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 17) H Memory Stick media indicator (page 17) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 45) J WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 17) K Headphones jack (page 55) L Microphone jack (page 63) n 11 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
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Back A Air vent B Battery connector (page 19) n 13 N Getting Started
Back A Air vent B Battery connector (page 19) n 13 N Getting Started
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...Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is off. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is running . Illuminates when data is read from or written to change how you press the Shift key while the indicator is ...Hard disk/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS LAN Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery is charging. Illuminates when the computer is on .) When the indicator is off the computer when this indicator is using and does not ...
...Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is off. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is running . Illuminates when data is read from or written to change how you press the Shift key while the indicator is ...Hard disk/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS LAN Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery is charging. Illuminates when the computer is on .) When the indicator is off the computer when this indicator is using and does not ...
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.... If you do not use the computer for your computer. n 18 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 time, put the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect the...
.... If you do not use the computer for your computer. n 18 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 time, put the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect the...
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Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your 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 lock switch (1) to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide the battery into the battery compartment until it clicks into place. n 19 N Getting Started
Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your 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 lock switch (1) to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide the battery into the battery compartment until it clicks into place. n 19 N Getting Started
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n 20 N Getting Started This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. 4 Slide the lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer. ✍ When the computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. !
n 20 N Getting Started This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. 4 Slide the lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer. ✍ When the computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. !
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...Meaning The computer is using battery power. When the battery is running out of purchase. The battery is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. The computer is using AC power. n 21 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer... is charging. The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges). The battery is not fully charged at the time of ...
...Meaning The computer is using battery power. When the battery is running out of purchase. The battery is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. The computer is using AC power. n 21 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer... is charging. The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges). The battery is not fully charged at the time of ...
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... devices, the computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged any unsaved data. To avoid loss of power, both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing. If the battery wears out when the computer enters Standby mode, you will...back to the previous work state is directly connected to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a fully charged battery. To avoid loss of data, you use the battery pack as Standby or Hibernate. Keep the battery pack in the computer while it uses power from the AC outlet...
... devices, the computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged any unsaved data. To avoid loss of power, both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing. If the battery wears out when the computer enters Standby mode, you will...back to the previous work state is directly connected to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a fully charged battery. To avoid loss of data, you use the battery pack as Standby or Hibernate. Keep the battery pack in the computer while it uses power from the AC outlet...
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n 23 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 the lock switch (1) to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide and hold the release latch (2) and slide the battery away from the computer.
n 23 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 the lock switch (1) to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide and hold the release latch (2) and slide the battery away from the computer.
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...you need to close all other applications. ❑ Never touch the surface of a disc may cause the computer to malfunction. ❑ When using the VAIO Zone software. This will affect the use of the disc irreparably. ❑ Connect and use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. ...exit anti-virus software before writing data onto a disc. ❑ Do not use the AC adapter to power the computer or make sure your battery is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may not be able to play DVDs created on applicable models...
...you need to close all other applications. ❑ Never touch the surface of a disc may cause the computer to malfunction. ❑ When using the VAIO Zone software. This will affect the use of the disc irreparably. ❑ Connect and use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. ...exit anti-virus software before writing data onto a disc. ❑ Do not use the AC adapter to power the computer or make sure your battery is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may not be able to play DVDs created on applicable models...
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...on in use a battery as the LCD screen or the hard disk. To save power while not working, you can turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. n 76 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the ...Power Saving Modes When you use . If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a fully charged battery. Using Normal Mode This is in this mode. In addition...
...on in use a battery as the LCD screen or the hard disk. To save power while not working, you can turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. n 76 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the ...Power Saving Modes When you use . If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a fully charged battery. Using Normal Mode This is in this mode. In addition...
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n 77 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off automatically. The umber power light flashes in Standby mode, you cannot insert a disc. You will switch off the LCD screen and sets the hard disk and the CPU to a low power consumption mode. If the battery runs down when the computer...
n 77 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off automatically. The umber power light flashes in Standby mode, you cannot insert a disc. You will switch off the LCD screen and sets the hard disk and the CPU to a low power consumption mode. If the battery runs down when the computer...
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n 79 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. Alternatively, 1 Click Start ... mode Turn on the hard disk and power is off in this mode. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Even when the battery runs down, no data will switch off .
n 79 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. Alternatively, 1 Click Start ... mode Turn on the hard disk and power is off in this mode. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Even when the battery runs down, no data will switch off .
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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 the VAIO Power Management software. For more information on VAIO Power Management, see the help file on AC power or batteries to ensure better operations of your requirements for power consumption. n 81 N 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 longer battery life.
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 the VAIO Power Management software. For more information on VAIO Power Management, see the help file on AC power or batteries to ensure better operations of your requirements for power consumption. n 81 N 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 longer battery life.
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n 85 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of memory modules may cause damage to your system. Install the memory module ... terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for example). Failure to change the module. If such a station is , battery or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you can damage memory modules and other components. The number of available slots...
n 85 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of memory modules may cause damage to your system. Install the memory module ... terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for example). Failure to change the module. If such a station is , battery or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you can damage memory modules and other components. The number of available slots...
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n 87 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 87 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.
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Do not damage the insulation sheet equipped for module protection. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery and turn on the motherboard. Do not touch any other components on the computer. n 89 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into place. !
Do not damage the insulation sheet equipped for module protection. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery and turn on the motherboard. Do not touch any other components on the computer. n 89 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into place. !