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n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Connecting a Power Source ...17 Using the Battery Pack ...19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...24 Using Your VAIO Computer ...25 Using the Keyboard ...26 Using the Touch Pad ...28 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...29 Using the ExpressCard Module ...40 Using the Memory Stick Media ...43 Using Other Memory Cards ...48 Using the Internet...51 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...52
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Connecting a Power Source ...17 Using the Battery Pack ...19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...24 Using Your VAIO Computer ...25 Using the Keyboard ...26 Using the Touch Pad ...28 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...29 Using the ExpressCard Module ...40 Using the Memory Stick Media ...43 Using Other Memory Cards ...48 Using the Internet...51 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...52
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Make sure to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied ... manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 16) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 17) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 19) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 24) n 10 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer...
Make sure to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied ... manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 16) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 17) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 19) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 24) n 10 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer...
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...; Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. This may cause your computer to malfunction. ❑ When using your battery pack is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may not be able to play DVDs created on applicable... models using the VAIO Zone software. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: Click to DVD) Other software programs may not be fully compatible and...
...; Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. This may cause your computer to malfunction. ❑ When using your battery pack is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may not be able to play DVDs created on applicable... models using the VAIO Zone software. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: Click to DVD) Other software programs may not be fully compatible and...
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... N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . Click Performance and Maintenance and Power Options, and then change the settings under Power Schemes. ! The green power indicator light is the normal state of time, click Start and Control Panel. If the battery level falls below...power management setting you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk. When using battery power, you to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. To set the timer for ...
... N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . Click Performance and Maintenance and Power Options, and then change the settings under Power Schemes. ! The green power indicator light is the normal state of time, click Start and Control Panel. If the battery level falls below...power management setting you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk. When using battery power, you to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. To set the timer for ...
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n 83 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off automatically. If you should save your computer will lose any key. ! To activate Standby mode 1 Click Start ... Standby mode quicker than out of data, you press and hold the power button for more power than four seconds, your data frequently. If the battery runs down while your computer is in Standby mode, you cannot insert a disc. Going back to Normal mode Press any unsaved data. Standby mode uses...
n 83 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off automatically. If you should save your computer will lose any key. ! To activate Standby mode 1 Click Start ... Standby mode quicker than out of data, you press and hold the power button for more power than four seconds, your data frequently. If the battery runs down while your computer is in Standby mode, you cannot insert a disc. Going back to Normal mode Press any unsaved data. Standby mode uses...
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... and the computer enters Hibernate mode. The computer returns to Normal mode Press the power button. To return to its previous state. ! n 85 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power is off in this mode.... Even when the battery runs down, no data will turn off . Alternatively, 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. 2 Click Hibernate. If you press and hold the power button...
... and the computer enters Hibernate mode. The computer returns to Normal mode Press the power button. To return to its previous state. ! n 85 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power is off in this mode.... Even when the battery runs down, no data will turn off . Alternatively, 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. 2 Click Hibernate. If you press and hold the power button...
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... are added to change the settings. Double-click this software application, you set up power schemes for VAIO computers. With this icon to display the window, showing your computer and longer battery life. To activate VAIO Power Management 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click Power Options. This icon...
... are added to change the settings. Double-click this software application, you set up power schemes for VAIO computers. With this icon to display the window, showing your computer and longer battery life. To activate VAIO Power Management 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click Power Options. This icon...
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...the configuration of your model. Improper installation of memory modules may void your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ Only use memory modules that is, battery pack or AC adapter) and from ESD. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following: ❑ The procedures described in the ... personal injury or equipment damage. ❑ Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage memory modules and other components. n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can damage electronic components. If a memory ...
...the configuration of your model. Improper installation of memory modules may void your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ Only use memory modules that is, battery pack or AC adapter) and from ESD. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following: ❑ The procedures described in the ... personal injury or equipment damage. ❑ Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage memory modules and other components. n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can damage electronic components. If a memory ...
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n 92 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 (such as the connector panel on the back of the computer) to discharge static electricity.
n 92 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 (such as the connector panel on the back of the computer) to discharge static electricity.
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Do not damage the insulation sheet equipped for module protection. 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 94 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into place. !
Do not damage the insulation sheet equipped for module protection. 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 94 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into place. !
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.../support for customers in Canada, at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ Computer (page 108) ❑ System Security (page 115) ❑ Battery (page 117) ❑ Internet (page 119) ❑ Networking (page 121) ❑...
.../support for customers in Canada, at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ Computer (page 108) ❑ System Security (page 115) ❑ Battery (page 117) ❑ Internet (page 119) ❑ Networking (page 121) ❑...
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... is plugged into a power source and turned on . ❑ If you may cause your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure...
... is plugged into a power source and turned on . ❑ If you may cause your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure...