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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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...Computer...116 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...118 On Handling Floppy Disks ...119 On Handling Discs ...120 On Using the Battery Pack...121 On Using Headphones...123 On Handling Memory Stick Media...124 On Handling the Hard Disk ...125 On Updating Your Computer ...126... Troubleshooting ...127 Computer ...129 System Security ...135 Battery...136 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...138 Internet ...141 Networking ...143 Bluetooth Technology ...147 Optical Discs ...151 Display ...156 Printing ...161 Microphone ...
...Computer...116 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...118 On Handling Floppy Disks ...119 On Handling Discs ...120 On Using the Battery Pack...121 On Using Headphones...123 On Handling Memory Stick Media...124 On Handling the Hard Disk ...125 On Updating Your Computer ...126... Troubleshooting ...127 Computer ...129 System Security ...135 Battery...136 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...138 Internet ...141 Networking ...143 Bluetooth Technology ...147 Optical Discs ...151 Display ...156 Printing ...161 Microphone ...
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... 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 first time, do not connect any other... and set up your computer with your system. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer. Before starting your VAIO computer. !
... 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 first time, do not connect any other... and set up your computer with your system. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer. Before starting your VAIO computer. !
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... or turn it off the indicator. Press the key a second time to turn it a second time to change how you are enabled in the VAIO Smart Network window. Illuminates while data is being read from or written to the optical disc media. Illuminates while data is being read from or...when the computer is turned on, blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in use . Illuminates while the battery pack is placed into Hibernate mode or turned off . See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights. The...
... or turn it off the indicator. Press the key a second time to turn it a second time to change how you are enabled in the VAIO Smart Network window. Illuminates while data is being read from or written to the optical disc media. Illuminates while data is being read from or...when the computer is turned on, blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in use . Illuminates while the battery pack is placed into Hibernate mode or turned off . See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights. The...
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... the cable connected to use your computer for your computer. n 21 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, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your...
... the cable connected to use your computer for your computer. n 21 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, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your...
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Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. n 22 N Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. n 22 N Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
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n 23 N Getting Started 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projections (2) on either side of the battery compartment fit into the U-shaped cuts (3) on either side of the battery pack.
n 23 N Getting Started 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projections (2) on either side of the battery compartment fit into the U-shaped cuts (3) on either side of the battery pack.
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n 24 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and push the battery pack down into the compartment until it clicks into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries.
n 24 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and push the battery pack down into the compartment until it clicks into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries.
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... Blinks along with your first battery charge. Completely out of delivery. Removed. The battery pack is running out of the following states: - The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is in any of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to the... computer. Fully charged. - Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the orange power indicator ...
... Blinks along with your first battery charge. Completely out of delivery. Removed. The battery pack is running out of the following states: - The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is in any of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to the... computer. Fully charged. - Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the orange power indicator ...
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...data. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. n 26 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as... Sleep or Hibernate. The battery pack continues to the previous work state is low. The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. When your computer is directly connected to...
...data. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. n 26 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as... Sleep or Hibernate. The battery pack continues to the previous work state is low. The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. When your computer is directly connected to...
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You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 27 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 battery LOCK switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward, hook your fingertip under the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer.
You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 27 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 battery LOCK switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward, hook your fingertip under the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer.
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... in any disc burning software. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make data on a disc readable on your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow ... to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. 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 burned with the Roxio Easy Media Creator software...
... in any disc burning software. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make data on a disc readable on your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow ... to a disc. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. 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 burned with the Roxio Easy Media Creator software...
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... Mode This is the normal state of the power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. 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. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. The green power indicator light is...
... Mode This is the normal state of the power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. 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. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. The green power indicator light is...
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Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode, you should save your computer for a long period of time while it off the LCD screen ... CPU into a low power consumption mode. Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is in this mode. ! n 102 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the...
Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode, you should save your computer for a long period of time while it off the LCD screen ... CPU into a low power consumption mode. Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is in this mode. ! n 102 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the...
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...; If you do not intend to be lost. The computer enters Hibernate mode. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. n 104 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of shutting down , no data will be activated. Do not move your computer before its power... indicator light turns off . Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to use your computer is turned off . Even when the battery runs down and resuming.
...; If you do not intend to be lost. The computer enters Hibernate mode. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. n 104 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of shutting down , no data will be activated. Do not move your computer before its power... indicator light turns off . Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to use your computer is turned off . Even when the battery runs down and resuming.
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...static electricity (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 ESD. Failure to do not handle materials that are ready to change the module. Before you upgrade your...module only at an ESD workstation. Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. n 107 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the memory by the computer or the...
...static electricity (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 ESD. Failure to do not handle materials that are ready to change the module. Before you upgrade your...module only at an ESD workstation. Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. n 107 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the memory by the computer or the...
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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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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 computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the motherboard. Be sure to insert the connector edge of the memory module into place. ! Do not touch any other components on the computer.
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 computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the motherboard. Be sure to insert the connector edge of the memory module into place. ! Do not touch any other components on the computer.
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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...