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n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Connecting a Power Source ...18 Using the Battery Pack ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...30 Using the ExpressCard Module ...39 Using the Memory Stick Media ...42 Using Other Memory Cards ...48 Using the Internet...51 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...52
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Connecting a Power Source ...18 Using the Battery Pack ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...30 Using the ExpressCard Module ...39 Using the Memory Stick Media ...42 Using Other Memory Cards ...48 Using the Internet...51 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...52
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n4 N Precautions ...92 On Handling the LCD Screen ...93 On Using the Power Source ...94 On Handling Your Computer...95 On Handling Floppy Disks ...97 On Handling Discs ...98 On Using the Battery Pack...99 On Using Headphones...100 On Handling Memory Stick Media...101 On Handling the Hard Disk ...102 On Updating Your Computer ...103 Troubleshooting ...104 Computer ...105 System Security ...112 Battery...113 Internet ...115 Networking ...117 Optical Discs ...120 Display ...124 Printing ...128 Microphone ...129 Mouse ...130 Speakers ...131 Touch Pad...132
n4 N Precautions ...92 On Handling the LCD Screen ...93 On Using the Power Source ...94 On Handling Your Computer...95 On Handling Floppy Disks ...97 On Handling Discs ...98 On Using the Battery Pack...99 On Using Headphones...100 On Handling Memory Stick Media...101 On Handling the Hard Disk ...102 On Updating Your Computer ...103 Troubleshooting ...104 Computer ...105 System Security ...112 Battery...113 Internet ...115 Networking ...117 Optical Discs ...120 Display ...124 Printing ...128 Microphone ...129 Mouse ...130 Speakers ...131 Touch Pad...132
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... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 18) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system...
... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 18) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system...
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... indicator (page 17) C Scroll lock indicator (page 17) D Power button E LCD screen (page 93) F Keyboard (page 27) G Touch pad (page 29) H Power indicator (page 17) I Battery indicator (page 17) J Hard disk drive indicator (page 17) K WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 17) L SD memory card slot (page 48) M Media Access indicator (page...
... indicator (page 17) C Scroll lock indicator (page 17) D Power button E LCD screen (page 93) F Keyboard (page 27) G Touch pad (page 29) H Power indicator (page 17) I Battery indicator (page 17) J Hard disk drive indicator (page 17) K WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 17) L SD memory card slot (page 48) M Media Access indicator (page...
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Back A Network (Ethernet) port (page 73) B Modem port (page 51) C Battery connector (page 20) D DC IN port (page 18) n 13 N Getting Started
Back A Network (Ethernet) port (page 73) B Modem port (page 51) C Battery connector (page 20) D DC IN port (page 18) n 13 N Getting Started
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...on the program you press the Shift key while the indicator is on . Letters appear in Hibernate mode or off the indicator. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Media Access Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Wireless LAN Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double... on , blinks when the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is in lowercase if you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is off . The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is running . When the indicator is read from or written...
...on the program you press the Shift key while the indicator is on . Letters appear in Hibernate mode or off the indicator. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Media Access Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Wireless LAN Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double... on , blinks when the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is in lowercase if you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is off . The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is running . When the indicator is read from or written...
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To use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as illustrated below. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use your computer. The supplied AC adapter has an attachment on the bottom of the plug ...
To use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as illustrated below. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use your computer. The supplied AC adapter has an attachment on the bottom of the plug ...
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n 20 N Getting Started 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) to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment until it clicks into place. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase.
n 20 N Getting Started 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) to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment until it clicks into place. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase.
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This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. n 21 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 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 21 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 designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. !
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... purchase. The computer is using battery power. When the battery pack is charging. 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 about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter...
... purchase. The computer is using battery power. When the battery pack is charging. 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 about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter...
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..., you will lose any time. When your data frequently. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect battery life. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer is impossible. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your computer...you should either attach the AC adapter to the previous work state is a lithium ion battery pack and can charge the battery pack in this manual from the AC outlet. When the battery pack is on while you should save your computer while it uses power from the first ...
..., you will lose any time. When your data frequently. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect battery life. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer is impossible. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your computer...you should either attach the AC adapter to the previous work state is a lithium ion battery pack and can charge the battery pack in this manual from the AC outlet. When the battery pack is on while you should save your computer while it uses power from the first ...
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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 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 24 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is in Sleep mode.
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 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 24 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is in Sleep mode.
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n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to add data to a used disc. ... a disc readable on your computer, to write data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you burned with your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use circular discs...
n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to add data to a used disc. ... a disc readable on your computer, to write data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you burned with your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use circular discs...
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...that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk. When using battery power, you should either attach the AC adapter to turn off.... In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer, you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life. n 79 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . The green power indicator...
...that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk. When using battery power, you should either attach the AC adapter to turn off.... In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer, you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life. n 79 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . The green power indicator...
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... LCD screen and places the hard disk and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. Sleep mode uses more than Hibernate mode. ! If the battery runs down while your data frequently. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than out of data, you cannot insert a disc. Going back to... the Lock button, and Sleep. The umber power light flashes in Sleep mode, you will lose any unsaved data. n 80 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to...
... LCD screen and places the hard disk and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. Sleep mode uses more than Hibernate mode. ! If the battery runs down while your data frequently. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than out of data, you cannot insert a disc. Going back to... the Lock button, and Sleep. The umber power light flashes in Sleep mode, you will lose any unsaved data. n 80 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to...
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Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to Hibernate mode. The power indicator light is in this mode. Even when the battery runs down or resuming. To return to Normal mode from Sleep mode. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! To activate Hibernate mode ... mode, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to place the computer to be lost. n 82 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of shutting down , no data will turn off automatically. ✍ If you the time of the...
Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to Hibernate mode. The power indicator light is in this mode. Even when the battery runs down or resuming. To return to Normal mode from Sleep mode. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! To activate Hibernate mode ... mode, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to place the computer to be lost. n 82 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of shutting down , no data will turn off automatically. ✍ If you the time of the...
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... Windows power management functions to display the window, showing your power status. Activating VAIO Power Management When you start the computer, a power status icon appears on the VAIO Power Management software. VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for example, AC power. With this... Management Power management helps you set up power schemes for running on AC power or batteries to suit your computer and longer battery life. To activate VAIO Power Management 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan ...
... Windows power management functions to display the window, showing your power status. Activating VAIO Power Management When you start the computer, a power status icon appears on the VAIO Power Management software. VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for example, AC power. With this... Management Power management helps you set up power schemes for running on AC power or batteries to suit your computer and longer battery life. To activate VAIO Power Management 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan ...
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... Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage. ❑ ESD can damage electronic components. n 86 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you are compatible with your computer. Before you upgrade... a station is not detected by installing optional memory modules. If a memory module is not available, do not handle materials that is, battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you can increase the memory by the computer or the ...
... Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage. ❑ ESD can damage electronic components. n 86 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you are compatible with your computer. Before you upgrade... a station is not detected by installing optional memory modules. If a memory module is not available, do not handle materials that is, battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you can increase the memory by the computer or the ...
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n 88 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 88 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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n 90 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. Be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. Do not damage the insulation sheet equipped for module protection. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the motherboard. Do not touch any other components on the bottom of the memory module into place. !
n 90 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. Be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. Do not damage the insulation sheet equipped for module protection. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the motherboard. Do not touch any other components on the bottom of the memory module into place. !