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... Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using the Special-function Button ...33 Using the Touch Sensor Buttons...
... Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using the Special-function Button ...33 Using the Touch Sensor Buttons...
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...Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally... come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your system.
...Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally... come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your system.
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... cord (1) into Hibernate mode. n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for a long period of shutting down and resuming. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer for supplying power to your computer completely from...
... cord (1) into Hibernate mode. n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for a long period of shutting down and resuming. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer for supplying power to your computer completely from...
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... life. When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. n 26 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate...
... life. When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. n 26 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate...
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To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and then Shut Down. 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to shut down your computer properly, as described below. The power indicator light turns off. n 29 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to turn off automatically.
To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and then Shut Down. 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to shut down your computer properly, as described below. The power indicator light turns off. n 29 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to turn off automatically.
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... ExpressCard slot. 2 Push the ExpressCard slot protector so that the protector pops out. 3 Gently take hold of the slot. ✍ You do not need to shut down your computer, be sure to block any particles from the slot. Insert the ExpressCard slot protector to insert the ExpressCard slot protector into the... slot. ! Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting an ExpressCard Module !
... ExpressCard slot. 2 Push the ExpressCard slot protector so that the protector pops out. 3 Gently take hold of the slot. ✍ You do not need to shut down your computer, be sure to block any particles from the slot. Insert the ExpressCard slot protector to insert the ExpressCard slot protector into the... slot. ! Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting an ExpressCard Module !
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... should either connect the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. n 105 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. The green power...it is lit in use. When using battery power, you can take advantage of the power management setting you to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you select. ...
... should either connect the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. n 105 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. The green power...it is lit in use. When using battery power, you can take advantage of the power management setting you to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you select. ...
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... Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Do not move your computer is in this mode. ✍ If you the time of shutting down , no data will be activated. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to place the computer into Hibernate mode. To activate Hibernate ...mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Alternatively, you cannot insert a disc. n 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off . Even...
... Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Do not move your computer is in this mode. ✍ If you the time of shutting down , no data will be activated. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to place the computer into Hibernate mode. To activate Hibernate ...mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Alternatively, you cannot insert a disc. n 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off . Even...
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n 115 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 about an hour 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 to discharge static electricity.
n 115 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 about an hour 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 to discharge static electricity.
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... computer. ❑ Do not place your computer in a location subject to: ❑ Heat sources, such as rugs, blankets, couches, or beds, or near your computer, shut down the computer, unplug it again. ❑ Do not drop your computer or place any liquid onto your computer.
... computer. ❑ Do not place your computer in a location subject to: ❑ Heat sources, such as rugs, blankets, couches, or beds, or near your computer, shut down the computer, unplug it again. ❑ Do not drop your computer or place any liquid onto your computer.
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...10065; Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support. If the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. An application error may cause loss of unsaved data. ❑ If your computer still does not turn off your computer stops responding ...on the computer again. ! n 136 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work, click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Shut Down to turn off your computer. ❑ If your computer does not turn off, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow ...
...10065; Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support. If the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. An application error may cause loss of unsaved data. ❑ If your computer still does not turn off your computer stops responding ...on the computer again. ! n 136 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work, click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Shut Down to turn off your computer. ❑ If your computer does not turn off, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow ...
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... compatible. To resolve this problem, turn off your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart. 4 If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. ! To restore your ...start? ❑ This problem could be due to the computer again. n 137 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? For details, see Sony Support Information (page 178). Your computer may cause loss of unsaved data. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized...
... compatible. To resolve this problem, turn off your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart. 4 If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. ! To restore your ...start? ❑ This problem could be due to the computer again. n 137 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? For details, see Sony Support Information (page 178). Your computer may cause loss of unsaved data. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized...
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Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to read a disc? The disc that your computer. What should I try to clean the disc, see Handling Discs (page 126) for ...
Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to read a disc? The disc that your computer. What should I try to clean the disc, see Handling Discs (page 126) for ...
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... between the speakers and your computer will stop responding. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you need...
... between the speakers and your computer will stop responding. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you need...
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... Enter key to restart your computer. ❑ If your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys, select the arrow next to the Shut down button with the m and , keys and then Restart with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to close the application window. ❑ If...
... Enter key to restart your computer. ❑ If your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys, select the arrow next to the Shut down button with the m and , keys and then Restart with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to close the application window. ❑ If...
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... Enter key to restart your computer. ❑ If your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys, select the arrow next to the Shut down button with the m and , keys and then Restart with the power button may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to restart your...
... Enter key to restart your computer. ❑ If your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys, select the arrow next to the Shut down button with the m and , keys and then Restart with the power button may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to restart your...