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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) Make sure to get started using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. !
... 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) Make sure to get started using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. !
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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, 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 Scr Lk key functions differently depending on .) When the indicator is off , the optical disc is using... enter Sleep mode or turn off . Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is running . Illuminates when data is on . 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 Scr Lk key functions differently depending on .) When the indicator is off , the optical disc is using... enter Sleep mode or turn off . Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is running . Illuminates when data is on . 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...
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To use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as illustrated below. The supplied AC adapter has an attachment on its plug to the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the ...
To use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as illustrated below. The supplied AC adapter has an attachment on its plug to the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the ...
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n 20 N Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase. 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.
n 20 N Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase. 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.
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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. ! This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. n 21 N Getting Started
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...computer is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. When the battery pack is using battery power. n 22 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of power. Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks... Off Meaning The computer is charging. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. The battery pack is using AC power. The computer...
...computer is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. When the battery pack is using battery power. n 22 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of power. Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks... Off Meaning The computer is charging. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. The battery pack is using AC power. The computer...
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... devices, your computer while it uses power from the first time. When the battery pack is a lithium ion battery pack and can charge the battery pack in your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is on while you will lose any time. Going back to the previous... work state is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is impossible. Keep the battery pack in such a usual manner as a power source. The battery pack supplied with your computer is running out of data, you should save your computer is ...
... devices, your computer while it uses power from the first time. When the battery pack is a lithium ion battery pack and can charge the battery pack in your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is on while you will lose any time. Going back to the previous... work state is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is impossible. Keep the battery pack in such a usual manner as a power source. The battery pack supplied with your computer is running out of data, you should save your computer is ...
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n 24 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data 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. 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 your computer is in Sleep mode.
n 24 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data 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. 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 your computer is in Sleep mode.
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...-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. To complete this may cause a failure. 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. This may result. ❑ To make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on your computer while writing...
...-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. To complete this may cause a failure. 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. This may result. ❑ To make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on your computer while writing...
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n 79 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving ..., you to the normal operating mode, which allows you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you can turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer...
n 79 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving ..., you to the normal operating mode, which allows you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you can turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer...
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... places the hard disk and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode, you press and hold the power button for more power than out of data, you cannot... insert a disc. 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...
... places the hard disk and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode, you press and hold the power button for more power than out of data, you cannot... insert a disc. 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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... mode. ! When your computer before its previous state. ! If you cannot insert a disc. To return to its power indicator light turns off. n 82 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 Hibernate mode... more than from Hibernate mode than four seconds, your computer will be activated. Do not move your computer is in this mode. Even when the battery runs down or resuming. The computer enters Hibernate mode.
... mode. ! When your computer before its previous state. ! If you cannot insert a disc. To return to its power indicator light turns off. n 82 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 Hibernate mode... more than from Hibernate mode than four seconds, your computer will be activated. Do not move your computer is in this mode. Even when the battery runs down or resuming. The computer enters Hibernate mode.
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...power status. Click this software application, you set up power schemes for running on AC power or batteries to suit your requirements for power consumption. To activate VAIO Power Management 1 Right-click the power status icon on -screen instructions to change the settings. ...With this icon to display the window, showing your computer and longer battery life. VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for example, AC power. The VAIO Power Management window appears. 2 Follow the on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click...
...power status. Click this software application, you set up power schemes for running on AC power or batteries to suit your requirements for power consumption. To activate VAIO Power Management 1 Right-click the power status icon on -screen instructions to change the settings. ...With this icon to display the window, showing your computer and longer battery life. VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for example, AC power. The VAIO Power Management window appears. 2 Follow the on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click...
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Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. n 86 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures ... in this document assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ Only use memory modules that is, battery pack or AC adapter) and from its power source (that are ready to change the module. If such a station is not detected by the computer...
Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. n 86 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures ... in this document assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ Only use memory modules that is, battery pack or AC adapter) and from its power source (that are ready to change the module. If such a station is not detected by the computer...
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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. 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 memory module into place. ! Be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the motherboard. Do not touch any other components on the computer.
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. 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 memory module into place. ! Be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the motherboard. Do not touch any other components on the computer.