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..., and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ 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) Upon completion, connect one device (for the...
..., and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ 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) Upon completion, connect one device (for the...
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Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter. To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable... for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. This power saving mode saves the time of the DC In plug varies depending on the computer. ! The shape of shutting down and resuming. If you do ...
Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter. To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable... for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. This power saving mode saves the time of the DC In plug varies depending on the computer. ! The shape of shutting down and resuming. If you do ...
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Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the orange power indicator light Blinks fast in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. Completely out of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to the computer. Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from... a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is in orange Unlit Blinks along with the green power indicator light Blinks along with your first battery charge. n 25 N Getting Started The battery pack ...
Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the orange power indicator light Blinks fast in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. Completely out of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to the computer. Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from... a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is in orange Unlit Blinks along with the green power indicator light Blinks along with your first battery charge. n 25 N Getting Started The battery pack ...
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... the battery life. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power. Going back to the previous work state is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged... To avoid loss of data when using the computer. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer is low. The battery pack supplied with your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. When ...
... the battery life. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power. Going back to the previous work state is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged... To avoid loss of data when using the computer. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer is low. The battery pack supplied with your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. When ...
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For example, you can connect an external display (not supplied) to your external display after connecting all other cables. n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can use the computer with a computer display or a projector. ✍ Connect the power cord of your computer.
For example, you can connect an external display (not supplied) to your external display after connecting all other cables. n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can use the computer with a computer display or a projector. ✍ Connect the power cord of your computer.
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...port (3) a on the computer. 3 If you want to connect a TFT/DVI monitor, use an HDMI cable (not supplied) and an HDMI to DVI-D adapter (not supplied) to connect the TFT/DVI monitor to the HDMI port on your computer is disabled when an external display is compliant ... copyright protected contents. To connect a computer display ! Your computer is connected to the HDMI port. 1 If necessary, plug one end of the display's power cord (1) into your computer to view the copyright protected contents. The monitor port on the computer. ! n 75 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Computer ...
...port (3) a on the computer. 3 If you want to connect a TFT/DVI monitor, use an HDMI cable (not supplied) and an HDMI to DVI-D adapter (not supplied) to connect the TFT/DVI monitor to the HDMI port on your computer is disabled when an external display is compliant ... copyright protected contents. To connect a computer display ! Your computer is connected to the HDMI port. 1 If necessary, plug one end of the display's power cord (1) into your computer to view the copyright protected contents. The monitor port on the computer. ! n 75 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Computer ...
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...and a microphone to the HDMI port. 1 Plug the power cord of your multimedia computer display (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer. 3 Plug the speaker cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer.... 4 Plug the microphone cable (6) (not supplied) into the microphone jack (7) m on your computer is disabled...
...and a microphone to the HDMI port. 1 Plug the power cord of your multimedia computer display (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer. 3 Plug the speaker cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer.... 4 Plug the microphone cable (6) (not supplied) into the microphone jack (7) m on your computer is disabled...
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Always use the device driver provided by Sony is equipped with an HDMI port and a DVI-D port, we recommend that you use . If your TV...computer is disabled when an external display is connected to the monitor port. 1 Plug the power cord of your TV into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one provided by Sony for updates. ✍ See the manual that came with your TV is used, the ... information on the computer and the other end to the TV. 3 Switch the input channel of an HDMI cable (not supplied) to the HDMI port on installation and use the HDMI port. You can connect the HDMI out to an AV amplifier...
Always use the device driver provided by Sony is equipped with an HDMI port and a DVI-D port, we recommend that you use . If your TV...computer is disabled when an external display is connected to the monitor port. 1 Plug the power cord of your TV into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one provided by Sony for updates. ✍ See the manual that came with your TV is used, the ... information on the computer and the other end to the TV. 3 Switch the input channel of an HDMI cable (not supplied) to the HDMI port on installation and use the HDMI port. You can connect the HDMI out to an AV amplifier...
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... Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector) to your projector into an AC outlet. 2 Plug a display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer. 3 Plug an audio cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug ...the display cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on your computer is disabled when an external display is connected to the HDMI port. 1 Connect the power cord (1) of your computer.
... Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector) to your projector into an AC outlet. 2 Plug a display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer. 3 Plug an audio cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug ...the display cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on your computer is disabled when an external display is connected to the HDMI port. 1 Connect the power cord (1) of your computer.
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To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your printer into the USB port and the other end to print documents. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to your printer. n 90 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to the computer.
To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your printer into the USB port and the other end to print documents. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to your printer. n 90 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to the computer.
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... camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices you connect them to your computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps; however, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer...
... camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices you connect them to your computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps; however, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer...
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... outlet if you are not planning to your computer or genuine Sony products. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer caused by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for example. ❑ Do... not place heavy objects on the power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it may cause a malfunction.
... outlet if you are not planning to your computer or genuine Sony products. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer caused by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for example. ❑ Do... not place heavy objects on the power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it may cause a malfunction.
User Guide
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... using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Wait three to malfunction. n 129 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for more...VAIO computer. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged. ❑ Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is empty. ❑ If your computer is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply...
... using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Wait three to malfunction. n 129 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for more...VAIO computer. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged. ❑ Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is empty. ❑ If your computer is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply...
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... selecting the Driver tab, and clicking Driver Details. 7 Click OK to close the window. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label is running on the AC power supply and try the disc again. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on the left pane. n 153 N Troubleshooting 4 Click Device Manager on the listed device...
... selecting the Driver tab, and clicking Driver Details. 7 Click OK to close the window. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label is running on the AC power supply and try the disc again. If an "X" or an exclamation point appears on the left pane. n 153 N Troubleshooting 4 Click Device Manager on the listed device...
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...check if the battery is charged. If you are using its own power supply. We recommend you connect the device directly to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to the AC outlet. ❑ Try... is connected properly to test if the port is working at all. ❑ USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of the distribution of power. The driver could be installed to your computer without a hub. n 173 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ...
...check if the battery is charged. If you are using its own power supply. We recommend you connect the device directly to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to the AC outlet. ❑ Try... is connected properly to test if the port is working at all. ❑ USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of the distribution of power. The driver could be installed to your computer without a hub. n 173 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ...