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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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n4 N Precautions ...96 On Handling the LCD Screen ...97 On Using the Power Source ...98 On Handling Your Computer...99 On Handling Floppy Disks ...101 On Handling Discs ...102 On Using the Battery Pack...103 On Using Headphones...104 On Handling Memory Stick Media...105 On Handling the Hard Disk ...106 Troubleshooting ...107 Computer ...108 System Security ...115 Battery...117 Internet ...119 Networking ...121 Optical Discs ...124 Display ...129 Printing ...131 Microphone ...132 Mouse ...133 Speakers ...134 Touch Pad...135 Keyboard...136
n4 N Precautions ...96 On Handling the LCD Screen ...97 On Using the Power Source ...98 On Handling Your Computer...99 On Handling Floppy Disks ...101 On Handling Discs ...102 On Using the Battery Pack...103 On Using Headphones...104 On Handling Memory Stick Media...105 On Handling the Hard Disk ...106 Troubleshooting ...107 Computer ...108 System Security ...115 Battery...117 Internet ...119 Networking ...121 Optical Discs ...124 Display ...129 Printing ...131 Microphone ...132 Mouse ...133 Speakers ...134 Touch Pad...135 Keyboard...136
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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 your computer. Before ... 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 your computer. Before ... 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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... lock indicator (page 16) D Power button E LCD screen (page 97) F Keyboard (page 26) G Touch pad (page 28) H Power indicator (page 16) I Battery indicator (page 16) J Hard disk drive indicator (page 16) K WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 16) L SD memory card slot (page 48) M Media Access indicator... (page 16) N Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot* (page 45) * Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. n 11 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a...
... lock indicator (page 16) D Power button E LCD screen (page 97) F Keyboard (page 26) G Touch pad (page 28) H Power indicator (page 16) I Battery indicator (page 16) J Hard disk drive indicator (page 16) K WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 16) L SD memory card slot (page 48) M Media Access indicator... (page 16) N Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot* (page 45) * Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. n 11 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a...
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Back A Network (Ethernet) port (page 76) B Modem port (page 51) C Battery connector (page 19) D DC IN port (page 17) n 12 N Getting Started
Back A Network (Ethernet) port (page 76) B Modem port (page 51) C Battery connector (page 19) D DC IN port (page 17) n 12 N Getting Started
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...how you press the Shift key while the indicator is off the computer when this indicator is on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running . Illuminates when data is read from or written to type letters in lowercase if you scroll the display. ... is charging. When the indicator is off, the optical disc is off . Press the Scr Lk key to the optical disc. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Media Access Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WLAN Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks...
...how you press the Shift key while the indicator is off the computer when this indicator is on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running . Illuminates when data is read from or written to type letters in lowercase if you scroll the display. ... is charging. When the indicator is off, the optical disc is off . Press the Scr Lk key to the optical disc. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Media Access Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WLAN Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks...
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... the extension of the computer as a power source for your computer only with the supplied AC adapter. To use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as illustrated below.
... the extension of the computer as a power source for your computer only with the supplied AC adapter. To use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as illustrated below.
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... and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery lock switch (1) to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into place. n 19 N Getting Started 4 Slide the battery lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer ...is directly connected to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ...
... and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery lock switch (1) to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into place. n 19 N Getting Started 4 Slide the battery lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer ...is directly connected to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ...
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n 20 N Getting Started ! This computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries.
n 20 N Getting Started ! This computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries.
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The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery pack charges). The battery pack is charging. The battery pack is running out of purchase. n 21 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is using AC power. Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double...
The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery pack charges). The battery pack is charging. The battery pack is running out of purchase. n 21 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is using AC power. Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double...
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... applications and some peripheral devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The battery pack continues to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is running out of data when using the computer. Charging a partially... the AC adapter to charge while you are using battery power, you use the battery pack as Standby or Hibernate. n 22 N Getting Started ✍ When the battery pack is low. The battery indicator light is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any unsaved data. To...
... applications and some peripheral devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The battery pack continues to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is running out of data when using the computer. Charging a partially... the AC adapter to charge while you are using battery power, you use the battery pack as Standby or Hibernate. n 22 N Getting Started ✍ When the battery pack is low. The battery indicator light is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any unsaved data. To...
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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) to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch (2) and slide the battery pack away from the computer. n 23 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) to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch (2) and slide the battery pack away from the computer. n 23 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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...-virus software before you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with your battery pack is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may not be fully compatible and errors may damage...10065; Do not switch power modes while using the preinstalled software and while using the VAIO Zone software. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: Click to a disc. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make data on a ...
...-virus software before you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with your battery pack is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may not be fully compatible and errors may damage...10065; Do not switch power modes while using the preinstalled software and while using the VAIO Zone software. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: Click to a disc. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make data on a ...
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...the power source for the computer to automatically enter Standby or Hibernate mode after a certain period of power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. Click Performance and Maintenance and Power Options,... screen or the hard disk. When using battery power, you should either attach the AC adapter to conserve battery life. To save power while not working, you can take advantage of time, click Start and Control Panel. n 82 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you...
...the power source for the computer to automatically enter Standby or Hibernate mode after a certain period of power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. Click Performance and Maintenance and Power Options,... screen or the hard disk. When using battery power, you should either attach the AC adapter to conserve battery life. To save power while not working, you can take advantage of time, click Start and Control Panel. n 82 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you...
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... seconds, your computer will turn off the LCD screen and places the hard disk and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. If the battery runs down while your computer is in Standby mode, you should save your computer is impossible. To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. To return to... the previous work state is in this mode. n 83 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off automatically. Going back to Normal mode Press any unsaved data. You will lose any key. ! If you...
... seconds, your computer will turn off the LCD screen and places the hard disk and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. If the battery runs down while your computer is in Standby mode, you should save your computer is impossible. To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. To return to... the previous work state is in this mode. n 83 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off automatically. Going back to Normal mode Press any unsaved data. You will lose any key. ! If you...
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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. ... the Fn+F12 keys. If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds, your computer will be lost. Even when the battery runs down, no data will turn off . The power indicator light is turned off automatically. To return to its previous state. ! The computer returns to...
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. ... the Fn+F12 keys. If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds, your computer will be lost. Even when the battery runs down, no data will turn off . The power indicator light is turned off automatically. To return to its previous state. ! The computer returns to...
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... up power schemes for running on AC power or batteries to suit your requirements for VAIO computers. Double-click this software application, you can enhance the Windows power management functions to change the settings. VAIO Power Management functionalities are using at that time, for... Management When you are added to display the window, showing your computer and longer battery life. The Power Options Properties window appears. 4 Select the VAIO Power Management tab. The VAIO Power Management window appears. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to ensure better operations of ...
... up power schemes for running on AC power or batteries to suit your requirements for VAIO computers. Double-click this software application, you can enhance the Windows power management functions to change the settings. VAIO Power Management functionalities are using at that time, for... Management When you are added to display the window, showing your computer and longer battery life. The Power Options Properties window appears. 4 Select the VAIO Power Management tab. The VAIO Power Management window appears. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to ensure better operations of ...
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... memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from ESD. n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can damage memory modules...
... memory modules ❑ Be careful when changing memory. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from ESD. n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can damage memory modules...
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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 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. ! 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.