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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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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more wireless options are enabled in the VAIO Smart Network window. When the indicator is off, the optical disc media is not in use . Press it off when this indicator is on.) When ... data is off . Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is being read from or written to the optical disc media. Illuminates while the battery pack is off . Do not place the computer into Hibernate mode or turned off the indicator. n 20 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer...
See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more wireless options are enabled in the VAIO Smart Network window. When the indicator is off, the optical disc media is not in use . Press it off when this indicator is on.) When ... data is off . Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is being read from or written to the optical disc media. Illuminates while the battery pack is off . Do not place the computer into Hibernate mode or turned off the indicator. n 20 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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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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. 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
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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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... along with the green power indicator light Blinks along with your first battery charge. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! n 25 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the orange power indicator light Blinks fast in any...
... along with the green power indicator light Blinks along with your first battery charge. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! n 25 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the orange power indicator light Blinks fast in any...
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...some peripheral devices, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should ..., you will lose all unsaved data. When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is impossible. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power. To avoid loss of data when using the ...
...some peripheral devices, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should ..., you will lose all unsaved data. When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is impossible. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power. To avoid loss of data when using the ...
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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 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 your fingertip under the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or 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 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 your fingertip under the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or 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 !
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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 burn discs, make ... included with data that you need to a disc. Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may result. ❑ To make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you burned with the Roxio Easy Media Creator software, use circular discs. Do not use memory-resident...
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 burn discs, make ... included with data that you need to a disc. Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may result. ❑ To make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you burned with the Roxio Easy Media Creator software, use circular discs. Do not use memory-resident...
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... Normal 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...addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you can take advantage of the computer when it is on in use. When...
... Normal 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...addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you can take advantage of the computer when it is on in use. When...
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...data. If you do not intend to use your computer is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. If the battery runs down while your computer for a long period of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. To activate Sleep... mode Click Start, the arrow next to the previous work state is in this mode. ! n 102 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn it...
...data. If you do not intend to use your computer is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. If the battery runs down while your computer for a long period of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. To activate Sleep... mode Click Start, the arrow next to the previous work state is in this mode. ! n 102 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn it...
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... down , no data will be activated. The power indicator light is turned off. The computer enters Hibernate mode. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. 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...
... down , no data will be activated. The power indicator light is turned off. The computer enters Hibernate mode. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. 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...
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... 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 any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you are compatible with your computer. Failure to do... components. The package protects the module from the computer. This damage may cause damage to your system. 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 maintaining contact with...
... 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 any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you are compatible with your computer. Failure to do... components. The package protects the module from the computer. This damage may cause damage to your system. 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 maintaining contact with...
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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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Be sure to insert the connector edge of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in until it clicks into the memory module slot and push it 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. Do not touch any other components on the computer. n 111 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into place. !
Be sure to insert the connector edge of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in until it clicks into the memory module slot and push it 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. Do not touch any other components on the computer. n 111 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide 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...