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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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n 10 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Before the first computer startup, do not connect any new hardware that did not normally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set ... 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)
n 10 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Before the first computer startup, do not connect any new hardware that did not normally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set ... 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)
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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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...the computer when this indicator is on . The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is running . 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, and double-blinks when the battery is not being used. Press the Scr Lk key to change how you press the Shift key while the indicator is off. Press it...
...the computer when this indicator is on . The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is running . 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, and double-blinks when the battery is not being used. Press the Scr Lk key to change how you press the Shift key while the indicator is off. Press it...
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... In plug varies depending on the computer. ! If you do not use the computer for your computer. To use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a long period of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate...
... In plug varies depending on the computer. ! If you do not use the computer for your computer. To use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a long period of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate...
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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. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase.
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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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... running out of purchase. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. The battery is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. When the battery is charging. The computer is using battery power. n 21 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not...
... running out of purchase. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. The battery is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. When the battery is charging. The computer is using battery power. n 21 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not...
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... while it uses power from the AC outlet. When the computer is directly connected to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a fully charged battery. The battery pack supplied with the computer is low. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, the computer... may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged any unsaved data. The battery indicator light is running out of data, you will lose any time. To avoid loss of ...
... while it uses power from the AC outlet. When the computer is directly connected to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a fully charged battery. The battery pack supplied with the computer is low. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, the computer... may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged any unsaved data. The battery indicator light is running out of data, you will lose any time. To avoid loss of ...
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You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode. 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. n 23 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode. 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. n 23 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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... writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using the VAIO Zone software. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of the disc. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make the data on a disc readable on an ... the instructions included with your software. ❑ Only use circular discs. 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 damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or...
... writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using the VAIO Zone software. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of the disc. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make the data on a disc readable on an ... the instructions included with your software. ❑ Only use circular discs. 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 damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or...
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... Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of power management settings to conserve battery life. To save power while not working, you can take advantage of the computer when it is on in use a battery as the LCD screen or the hard disk. In addition to the normal operating... mode, which allows you to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a fully charged battery. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 76 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . When using battery power, you should either attach the AC ...
... Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of power management settings to conserve battery life. To save power while not working, you can take advantage of the computer when it is on in use a battery as the LCD screen or the hard disk. In addition to the normal operating... mode, which allows you to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a fully charged battery. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 76 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . When using battery power, you should either attach the AC ...
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... will enter Standby mode. To avoid this mode. To activate Standby mode 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. 2 Click Stand By. n 77 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off automatically. The umber power light flashes in Standby mode, you will lose any key. ! If the computer...
... will enter Standby mode. To avoid this mode. To activate Standby mode 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. 2 Click Stand By. n 77 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off automatically. The umber power light flashes in Standby mode, you will lose any key. ! If the computer...
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Even when the battery runs down, no data will switch off . To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Alternatively, 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. 2 Click ... the computer enters Hibernate mode. The computer returns to Normal mode Turn on the hard disk and power is turned off automatically. 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. The power indicator...
Even when the battery runs down, no data will switch off . To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Alternatively, 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. 2 Click ... the computer enters Hibernate mode. The computer returns to Normal mode Turn on the hard disk and power is turned off automatically. 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. The power indicator...
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With this software application, you to set up power schemes for running on the VAIO Power Management software. 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 ensure better operations of your requirements 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. VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for power consumption.
With this software application, you to set up power schemes for running on the VAIO Power Management software. 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 ensure better operations of your requirements 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. VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for power consumption.
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... with an unpainted metal portion of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. If a memory module is , battery or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you open the memory module package until you upgrade your computer...using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off the computer and disconnect the system from ESD. n 85 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to your system. Improper installation of memory modules may cause damage to expand the functionality...
... with an unpainted metal portion of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. If a memory module is , battery or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you open the memory module package until you upgrade your computer...using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off the computer and disconnect the system from ESD. n 85 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to your system. Improper installation of memory modules may cause damage to expand the functionality...
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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 touch any other components on the computer. 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. 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 touch any other components on the computer. 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. 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. !