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... Before Use ...6 Documentation ...7 Ergonomic Considerations ...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...
... Before Use ...6 Documentation ...7 Ergonomic Considerations ...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...
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...Computer...115 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...117 On Handling Floppy Disks ...118 On Handling Discs ...119 On Using the Battery Pack...120 On Using Headphones...122 On Handling Memory Stick Media...123 On Handling the Hard Disk ...124 On Updating Your Computer ...125... Troubleshooting ...126 Computer ...128 System Security ...135 Battery...137 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...139 Internet ...142 Networking ...144 Bluetooth Technology ...147 Optical Discs ...151 Display ...156 Printing ...161 Microphone ...
...Computer...115 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...117 On Handling Floppy Disks ...118 On Handling Discs ...119 On Using the Battery Pack...120 On Using Headphones...122 On Handling Memory Stick Media...123 On Handling the Hard Disk ...124 On Updating Your Computer ...125... Troubleshooting ...126 Computer ...128 System Security ...135 Battery...137 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...139 Internet ...142 Networking ...144 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 22) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started...
... 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) Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started...
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...) D VOL-/VOL+ buttons (page 34) E Play/Pause button (page 34) F Next track button (page 34) G Stop button (page 34) H Power button I Power indicator (page 20) J Battery indicator (page 20) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 20) L Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 20) M WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 20) N WIRELESS switch (page 61) O Memory Stick...
...) D VOL-/VOL+ buttons (page 34) E Play/Pause button (page 34) F Next track button (page 34) G Stop button (page 34) H Power button I Power indicator (page 20) J Battery indicator (page 20) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 20) L Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 20) M WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 20) N WIRELESS switch (page 61) O Memory Stick...
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Back A Network (Ethernet) port (page 93) B Modem port (page 59) C Battery connector n 18 N Getting Started
Back A Network (Ethernet) port (page 93) B Modem port (page 59) C Battery connector n 18 N Getting Started
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... keypad. Press the Scr Lk key to turn off . The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is on . Press the Caps Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. Normal typing resumes ...drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Bluetooth technology * Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is not being used . Indicator Power 1 Battery e Built-in Hibernate mode or off . Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off when the computer is read from or...
... keypad. Press the Scr Lk key to turn off . The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is on . Press the Caps Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. Normal typing resumes ...drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Bluetooth technology * Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is not being used . Indicator Power 1 Battery e Built-in Hibernate mode or off . Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off when the computer is read from or...
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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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n 23 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/UNLOCK switch (1) to the UNLOCK position.
n 23 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/UNLOCK switch (1) to the UNLOCK position.
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n 24 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 24 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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This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. n 25 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 uses power from the AC outlet. ! Be sure to slide the battery LOCK/UNLOCK switch to the LOCK position before using your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK/UNLOCK switch to the LOCK position to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer.
This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. n 25 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 uses power from the AC outlet. ! Be sure to slide the battery LOCK/UNLOCK switch to the LOCK position before using your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK/UNLOCK switch to the LOCK position to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer.
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...power. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery pack charges). Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is running out of delivery. The battery pack is not fully charged at the... time of power. n 26 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is charging. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to...
...power. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery pack charges). Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is running out of delivery. The battery pack is not fully charged at the... time of power. n 26 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is charging. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to...
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...to charge while you should save your computer is running out of power, both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing. When 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 ...to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is on while you will lose all unsaved data. The battery indicator light is directly connected to AC power. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. If the battery pack wears out when the computer...
...to charge while you should save your computer is running out of power, both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing. When 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 ...to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is on while you will lose all unsaved data. The battery indicator light is directly connected to AC power. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. If the battery pack wears out when the computer...
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You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. n 28 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/UNLOCK switch (1) to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2), hook your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip under the tab (3) on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode.
You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. n 28 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/UNLOCK switch (1) to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2), hook your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip under the tab (3) on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode.
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... discs 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 the instructions... Easy Media Creator software to add more data to a used disc. 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 sure you use the same disc burning software to add data to the same disc...
... discs 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 the instructions... Easy Media Creator software to add more data to a used disc. 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 sure you use the same disc burning software to add data to the same disc...
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...the power management setting you select. ! Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. n 99 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use...automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the power management settings to conserve battery life. If the battery level falls below 10%, you to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The green power indicator light...
...the power management setting you select. ! Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. n 99 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use...automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the power management settings to conserve battery life. If the battery level falls below 10%, you to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The green power indicator light...
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..., and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is impossible. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to Normal mode Press any key. ! If the battery runs down while your computer is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode.
..., and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is impossible. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to Normal mode Press any key. ! If the battery runs down while your computer is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode.
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... before its power indicator light turns off . Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to place the computer into Hibernate mode. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. This power saving mode saves you do not intend to use your computer is off in this mode. ✍ If you...
... before its power indicator light turns off . Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to place the computer into Hibernate mode. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. This power saving mode saves you do not intend to use your computer is off in this mode. ✍ If you...
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... to display the window that time, for example, AC power. Selecting a Power Plan When you start the computer, a power status icon appears on AC or battery power to ensure better operation of power source you need to the Windows Power Options Properties. n 104 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO... for each item. 4 Click OK. VAIO Power Management is added to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your computer and longer battery life.
... to display the window that time, for example, AC power. Selecting a Power Plan When you start the computer, a power status icon appears on AC or battery power to ensure better operation of power source you need to the Windows Power Options Properties. n 104 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO... for each item. 4 Click OK. VAIO Power Management is added to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your computer and longer battery life.
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... memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. Before you upgrade your system. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you are compatible with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for...
... memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. Before you upgrade your system. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you are compatible with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for...
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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.