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... ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in...
... ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in...
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..., do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Before starting your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using 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 22) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29)
..., do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Before starting your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using 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 22) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29)
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... discs. To complete this may result. ❑ To make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on your computer, to write data to a used disc. This may cause a failure. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make...
... discs. To complete this may result. ❑ To make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on your computer, to write data to a used disc. This may cause a failure. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make...
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n 99 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To save power while not working, you select. ! The green power indicator light is...when it is in this mode. Using Normal Mode This is on in use a battery pack as the power source for your computer, you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. When using battery power, you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or ...
n 99 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To save power while not working, you select. ! The green power indicator light is...when it is in this mode. Using Normal Mode This is on in use a battery pack as the power source for your computer, you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. When using battery power, you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or ...
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The umber power light flashes during this mode. ! If the battery runs down while your data frequently. If you should save your computer is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. .... If you will lose all unsaved data. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to Normal mode Press any key. ! n 100 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically.
The umber power light flashes during this mode. ! If the battery runs down while your data frequently. If you should save your computer is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. .... If you will lose all unsaved data. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to Normal mode Press any key. ! n 100 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically.
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... its power indicator light turns off . Alternatively, you the time of shutting down , no data will be activated. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. n 102 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...
... its power indicator light turns off . Alternatively, you the time of shutting down , no data will be activated. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. n 102 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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... Windows power management functions to ensure better operation of power source you are using at that shows your computer and longer battery life. The VAIO Power Management functionality is a software application developed exclusively for each item. 4 Click OK. VAIO Power Management is added to the Windows Power Options Properties. Change the settings for...
... Windows power management functions to ensure better operation of power source you are using at that shows your computer and longer battery life. The VAIO Power Management functionality is a software application developed exclusively for each item. 4 Click OK. VAIO Power Management is added to the Windows Power Options Properties. Change the settings for...
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... electricity (cellophane wrappers, for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer. n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to change the module. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you are compatible with...
... electricity (cellophane wrappers, for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer. n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to change the module. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you are compatible with...
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n 108 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 108 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 motherboard. Be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. n 110 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 motherboard. Be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. n 110 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 112 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 113) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 114) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (... the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 117) ❑ On Handling Floppy Disks (page 118) ❑ On Handling Discs (page 119) ❑ On Using the Battery Pack (page 120) ❑ On Using Headphones (page 122) ❑ On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 123) ❑ On Handling the Hard Disk (page 124...
n 112 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 113) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 114) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (... the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 117) ❑ On Handling Floppy Disks (page 118) ❑ On Handling Discs (page 119) ❑ On Using the Battery Pack (page 120) ❑ On Using Headphones (page 122) ❑ On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 123) ❑ On Handling the Hard Disk (page 124...
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... for customers in Latin American countries or areas ❑ Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in case of any Sony battery pack. ❑ While the battery pack is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. ❑ Charge battery packs at the following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for customers in USA and Canada http://www...
... for customers in Latin American countries or areas ❑ Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in case of any Sony battery pack. ❑ While the battery pack is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. ❑ Charge battery packs at the following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for customers in USA and Canada http://www...
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...: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/CA 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 128) ❑ System Security (page 135) ❑ Battery (page...
...: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/CA 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 128) ❑ System Security (page 135) ❑ Battery (page...
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n 128 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is ...your VAIO computer. Wait three to malfunction. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on . See the manual that you are supplied by Sony for your computer to five minutes. Reinstall the battery pack...
n 128 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is ...your VAIO computer. Wait three to malfunction. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on . See the manual that you are supplied by Sony for your computer to five minutes. Reinstall the battery pack...
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...not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). Follow these steps... indicator goes out. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Your computer restarts. Then reinstall the battery pack, plug in the AC adapter, and turn on your computer again. 2 If your computer screen still...Enter key. n 129 N Troubleshooting What should I turn on my computer? To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 174). Press the Enter key. 4 Press the , key to select System Time, and then set...
...not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). Follow these steps... indicator goes out. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Your computer restarts. Then reinstall the battery pack, plug in the AC adapter, and turn on your computer again. 2 If your computer screen still...Enter key. n 129 N Troubleshooting What should I turn on my computer? To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 174). Press the Enter key. 4 Press the , key to select System Time, and then set...