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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 ...29 Using Special-function Buttons ...30 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...31 Using the TV Function ...40 Using PC Cards ...41 Using the Memory Stick Media ...45 Using the Internet...48 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...49
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 ...29 Using Special-function Buttons ...30 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...31 Using the TV Function ...40 Using PC Cards ...41 Using the Memory Stick Media ...45 Using the Internet...48 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...49
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n4 N Precautions ...117 On Handling the LCD Screen ...118 On Using the Power Source ...119 On Handling Your Computer...120 On Handling Floppy Disks ...122 On Handling Discs ...123 On Using the Battery Pack...124 On Using Headphones...125 On Handling Memory Stick Media...125 On Handling the Hard Disk ...126 Troubleshooting ...127 Computer ...128 System Security ...138 Battery...140 Internet ...142 Networking ...144 CDs and DVDs...147 Display ...151 Printing ...154 Microphone ...155 Mouse ...156 Speakers ...157 Touch Pad...158 Keyboard...160
n4 N Precautions ...117 On Handling the LCD Screen ...118 On Using the Power Source ...119 On Handling Your Computer...120 On Handling Floppy Disks ...122 On Handling Discs ...123 On Using the Battery Pack...124 On Using Headphones...125 On Handling Memory Stick Media...125 On Handling the Hard Disk ...126 Troubleshooting ...127 Computer ...128 System Security ...138 Battery...140 Internet ...142 Networking ...144 CDs and DVDs...147 Display ...151 Printing ...154 Microphone ...155 Mouse ...156 Speakers ...157 Touch Pad...158 Keyboard...160
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Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer. ❑ 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) n 10 N Getting Started
Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer. ❑ 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) n 10 N Getting Started
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Front A LCD screen (page 118) B Speakers C Keyboard (page 26) D Touch pad (page 29) 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 (on selected models ...
Front A LCD screen (page 118) B Speakers C Keyboard (page 26) D Touch pad (page 29) 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 (on selected models ...
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...key to deactivate the numeric keypad. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off when the computer is on . Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick Pro/Duo Hard disk/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS LAN Functions Illuminates when the power of power, ... charging. Press the key a second time to turn off the computer when this indicator is on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is read from or written to type letters in lowercase if you scroll the display. Normal typing resumes when the Caps Lock indicator...
...key to deactivate the numeric keypad. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off when the computer is on . Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick Pro/Duo Hard disk/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS LAN Functions Illuminates when the power of power, ... charging. Press the key a second time to turn off the computer when this indicator is on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is read from or written to type letters in lowercase if you scroll the display. Normal typing resumes when the Caps Lock indicator...
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... the cable attached to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. 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 computer or on the AC adapter...
... the cable attached to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. 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 computer or on the AC adapter...
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Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase. n 19 N Getting Started 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.
Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase. n 19 N Getting Started 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.
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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. ! n 20 N Getting Started This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries.
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... On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is charging. The battery is running out of purchase. The battery is using AC power. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the...
... On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is charging. The battery is running out of purchase. The battery is using AC power. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the...
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.... When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged any unsaved data. The battery indicator light is low. If the battery wears out when the computer enters Standby mode, you should either attach ... you will lose any time. Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life. When the battery life is impossible. Going back to charge while you are using battery power, you should save your data frequently. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should save your data ...
.... When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged any unsaved data. The battery indicator light is low. If the battery wears out when the computer enters Standby mode, you should either attach ... you will lose any time. Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life. When the battery life is impossible. Going back to charge while you are using battery power, you should save your data frequently. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should save your data ...
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You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode. 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 on and not connected to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide and hold the release latch (2) and slide the battery away from the computer.
You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode. 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 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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... touch the surface of the disc irreparably. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power the computer or make sure your battery is available only on applicable models using your software. ❑ Only use memory-resident utility software while writing data to malfunction. ...10065; When using the VAIO Zone software. Fingerprints and dust on discs. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Supports writing to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-R for General version 2.0/2.1. Supports writing...
... touch the surface of the disc irreparably. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power the computer or make sure your battery is available only on applicable models using your software. ❑ Only use memory-resident utility software while writing data to malfunction. ...10065; When using the VAIO Zone software. Fingerprints and dust on discs. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Supports writing to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-R for General version 2.0/2.1. Supports writing...
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n 102 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the LCD or the hard disk. To save power while not working, you can turn off a specific device such as the power source for ..., which allows you to turn off specific devices, your computer, you can take advantage of the computer when it is in this mode. If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you should be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining...
n 102 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the LCD or the hard disk. To save power while not working, you can turn off a specific device such as the power source for ..., which allows you to turn off specific devices, your computer, you can take advantage of the computer when it is in this mode. If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you should be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining...
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...any unsaved data. ✍ When the computer is in this , you should save your data frequently. You will lose any unsaved data. If the battery runs down when the computer enters Standby mode, you press the power button for 25 minutes, it will switch off the LCD screen and sets...Standby mode uses more than out of data, you can change the Standby mode settings. To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. n 103 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. To activate Standby mode...
...any unsaved data. ✍ When the computer is in this , you should save your data frequently. You will lose any unsaved data. If the battery runs down when the computer enters Standby mode, you press the power button for 25 minutes, it will switch off the LCD screen and sets...Standby mode uses more than out of data, you can change the Standby mode settings. To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. n 103 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. To activate Standby mode...
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To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. n 105 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 battery runs down, no data will switch off . The power indicator light is turned off...
To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. n 105 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 battery runs down, no data will switch off . The power indicator light is turned off...
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With this software application, you to set up power schemes for running on the VAIO Power Management software. VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers. For more information on VAIO Power Management, see the help file on AC power or batteries to suit your computer and for longer battery life. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operations of your requirements for power consumption.
With this software application, you to set up power schemes for running on the VAIO Power Management software. VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers. For more information on VAIO Power Management, see the help file on AC power or batteries to suit your computer and for longer battery life. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operations of your requirements for power consumption.
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... and procedures in the following : ❑ The procedures described in a carpeted area, and do so may cause damage to your system. If a memory module is , battery or AC adapter) and from ESD. The number of available slots depends on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. n 111 N Upgrading...
... and procedures in the following : ❑ The procedures described in a carpeted area, and do so may cause damage to your system. If a memory module is , battery or AC adapter) and from ESD. The number of available slots depends on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. n 111 N Upgrading...
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n 113 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 113 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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n 115 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 touch any other components on the computer. Do not damage the inner film cover 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.
n 115 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 touch any other components on the computer. Do not damage the inner film cover 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.