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... ...11 Getting 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 ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in...
... ...11 Getting 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 ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in...
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... other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following...Locating Controls and 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 28) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up ...
... other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following...Locating Controls and 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 28) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up ...
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... off . Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off . Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is charging. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights. Illuminates while data is being read from.... Press the Caps Lock key to the optical disc media. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are enabled in the VAIO Smart Network window. Press the key a second time to change how you press the Shift key while the indicator is on. n 20 N Getting ...
... off . Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off . Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is charging. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights. Illuminates while data is being read from.... Press the Caps Lock key to the optical disc media. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are enabled in the VAIO Smart Network window. Press the key a second time to change how you press the Shift key while the indicator is on. n 20 N Getting ...
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n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to add data to a used disc. Do ... applications. ❑ Do not place your computer into either of different disc burning software for additional data burning may result. ❑ To make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use discs in...
n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to add data to a used disc. Do ... applications. ❑ Do not place your computer into either of different disc burning software for additional data burning may result. ❑ To make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use discs in...
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To save power while not working, you to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. n 101 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. Using Normal Mode ...This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use. If the battery level falls below 10%, you select...
To save power while not working, you to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. n 101 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. Using Normal Mode ...This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use. If the battery level falls below 10%, you select...
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... next to the previous work state is impossible. To avoid loss of data, you should save your computer is in this mode. ! n 102 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . Sleep mode uses more power than out of time while it off the LCD screen and places... into a low power consumption mode. Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer for a long period of Hibernate mode. If the battery runs down while your data frequently.
... next to the previous work state is impossible. To avoid loss of data, you should save your computer is in this mode. ! n 102 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . Sleep mode uses more power than out of time while it off the LCD screen and places... into a low power consumption mode. Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer for a long period of Hibernate mode. If the battery runs down while your data frequently.
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...enters Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to be lost. n 104 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 in... light turns off. Do not move your computer is off . Alternatively, you do not intend to place the computer into Hibernate mode. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. The power indicator light is in this mode. ✍ If you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button...
...enters Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to be lost. n 104 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 in... light turns off. Do not move your computer is off . Alternatively, you do not intend to place the computer into Hibernate mode. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. The power indicator light is in this mode. ✍ If you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button...
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... (cellophane wrappers, for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you are compatible with an unpainted metal portion of...regulatory compliance requirements for example). Failure to do not handle materials that are ready to change the module. n 107 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can ...
... (cellophane wrappers, for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you are compatible with an unpainted metal portion of...regulatory compliance requirements for example). Failure to do not handle materials that are ready to change the module. n 107 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can ...
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n 109 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 to discharge static electricity.
n 109 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 to discharge static electricity.
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Do not touch any other components on the computer. Be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the motherboard. n 111 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in the open slot. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the memory module into place. !
Do not touch any other components on the computer. Be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the motherboard. n 111 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in the open slot. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the memory module into place. !
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n 113 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 114) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 115) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (... the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 118) ❑ On Handling Floppy Disks (page 119) ❑ On Handling Discs (page 120) ❑ On Using the Battery Pack (page 121) ❑ On Using Headphones (page 123) ❑ On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 124) ❑ On Handling the Hard Disk (page 125...
n 113 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 114) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 115) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (... the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 118) ❑ On Handling Floppy Disks (page 119) ❑ On Handling Discs (page 120) ❑ On Using the Battery Pack (page 121) ❑ On Using Headphones (page 123) ❑ On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 124) ❑ On Handling the Hard Disk (page 125...
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...The use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter. n 121 N Precautions On Using the Battery Pack ❑ Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as designated by Sony in writing. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using your VAIO computer. ❑ The ... a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. ❑ Battery life is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. ❑ Charge battery packs at the following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for a long period of the product, be replaced during the life ...
...The use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter. n 121 N Precautions On Using the Battery Pack ❑ Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as designated by Sony in writing. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using your VAIO computer. ❑ The ... a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. ❑ Battery life is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. ❑ Charge battery packs at the following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for a long period of the product, be replaced during the life ...
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...: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page 129) ❑ System Security (page 135) ❑ Battery (page...
...: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page 129) ❑ System Security (page 135) ❑ Battery (page...
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... you are supplied by Sony for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are adjusted correctly. For your safety, use the computer for your VAIO computer. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed properly ...AC adapter, and then press the power button to five minutes. n 129 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned ...
... you are supplied by Sony for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are adjusted correctly. For your safety, use the computer for your VAIO computer. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed properly ...AC adapter, and then press the power button to five minutes. n 129 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned ...