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n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...7 Ergonomic Considerations ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using Special-function Buttons ...30 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...31 Using the ExpressCard Module ...40 Using the Memory Stick Media ...43 Using Other Memory Cards ...50 Using the Internet...53 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...55
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...7 Ergonomic Considerations ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using Special-function Buttons ...30 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...31 Using the ExpressCard Module ...40 Using the Memory Stick Media ...43 Using Other Memory Cards ...50 Using the Internet...53 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...55
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... External Microphone ...70 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...71 Connecting a Printer ...74 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...75 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...77 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...78 Setting the Password ...79 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 82 Using the Power Saving Modes ...83 Managing Power with...
... External Microphone ...70 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...71 Connecting a Printer ...74 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...75 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...77 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...78 Setting the Password ...79 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 82 Using the Power Saving Modes ...83 Managing Power with...
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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...105 On Handling Memory Stick Media...106 On Handling the Hard Disk ...107 On Updating Your Computer ...108 Troubleshooting ...109 Computer ...111 System Security ...118 Battery...120 Internet ...122 Networking ...124 Optical Discs ...127 Display ...131 Printing ...135 Microphone ...136 Mouse ...137 Speakers ...138 Touch Pad...139
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...105 On Handling Memory Stick Media...106 On Handling the Hard Disk ...107 On Updating Your Computer ...108 Troubleshooting ...109 Computer ...111 System Security ...118 Battery...120 Internet ...122 Networking ...124 Optical Discs ...127 Display ...131 Printing ...135 Microphone ...136 Mouse ...137 Speakers ...138 Touch Pad...139
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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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...1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/CA for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or... areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) -...
...1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/CA for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or... areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) -...
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Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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... Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep ...your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you accomplish a task.
... Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep ...your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you accomplish a task.
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Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan. n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty.
Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan. n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty.
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Adjust the level of your computer. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with your feet are flat on the floor. Place the computer directly in a chair with your computer - Sit in front of you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments: ❑ Position of the chair so your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your sides. n 11 N Before Use Ergonomic Considerations You will be using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer as a...
Adjust the level of your computer. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with your feet are flat on the floor. Place the computer directly in a chair with your computer - Sit in front of you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments: ❑ Position of the chair so your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your sides. n 11 N Before Use Ergonomic Considerations You will be using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer as a...
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Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Proper lighting adds to the proper position. When using an external display, set the display at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the computer's display - n 12 N Before Use ❑ Viewing angle of the monitor. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display as well. ❑ Lighting - Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Adjust the brightness level of the display to your comfort and work ...
Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Proper lighting adds to the proper position. When using an external display, set the display at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the computer's display - n 12 N Before Use ❑ Viewing angle of the monitor. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display as well. ❑ Lighting - Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Adjust the brightness level of the display to your comfort and work ...
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... (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system. Before starting your computer. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up...
... (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system. Before starting your computer. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up...
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n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A S1 button (page 30) B AV MODE button (page 30) C Num lock indicator (page 19) D Caps lock indicator (page 19) E Scroll lock indicator (page 19) F Power button G LCD screen (page 97) H Built-in speakers (stereo) I Keyboard (page 27) J Touch pad (page 29) K SD memory card slot (page 50) L Media Access indicator (page 19) M Memory Stick slot* (page 45) N Power indicator (page 19) O Battery indicator (page 19) P Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) Q WIRELESS LAN...
n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A S1 button (page 30) B AV MODE button (page 30) C Num lock indicator (page 19) D Caps lock indicator (page 19) E Scroll lock indicator (page 19) F Power button G LCD screen (page 97) H Built-in speakers (stereo) I Keyboard (page 27) J Touch pad (page 29) K SD memory card slot (page 50) L Media Access indicator (page 19) M Memory Stick slot* (page 45) N Power indicator (page 19) O Battery indicator (page 19) P Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) Q WIRELESS LAN...
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Back A DC IN port (page 20) B Battery connector (page 21) C Network (Ethernet) port (page 77) D Modem port (page 53) n 15 N Getting Started
Back A DC IN port (page 20) B Battery connector (page 21) C Network (Ethernet) port (page 77) D Modem port (page 53) n 15 N Getting Started
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speeds. Right n 16 N Getting Started A ExpressCard/34 slot (page 40) B Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 71) C i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 75) D Headphones jack (page 63) E Microphone jack (page 70) F Monitor (VGA) port (page 64) G Air vent * Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. Right n 16 N Getting Started A ExpressCard/34 slot (page 40) B Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 71) C i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 75) D Headphones jack (page 63) E Microphone jack (page 70) F Monitor (VGA) port (page 64) G Air vent * Support high-/full-/low-
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Left n 17 N Getting Started A Security slot B Optical disc drive (page 31) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) D Drive eject button (page 31) E Manual eject hole (page 127) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 71) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
Left n 17 N Getting Started A Security slot B Optical disc drive (page 31) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) D Drive eject button (page 31) E Manual eject hole (page 127) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 71) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is enabled. When the indicator is off , the memory card is not being used . Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is not being used . Press the Num Lk key to deactivate the numeric keypad. Letters appear in uppercase. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off , the optical disc media is off . The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is read ...
n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is enabled. When the indicator is off , the memory card is not being used . Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is not being used . Press the Num Lk key to deactivate the numeric keypad. Letters appear in uppercase. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off , the optical disc media is off . The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is read ...
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Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. If you do not intend to use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. To use your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 86). Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use your computer. n 20 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a ...
Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. If you do not intend to use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. To use your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 86). Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use your computer. n 20 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a ...
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... a battery pack installed, it clicks into place. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. 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...
... a battery pack installed, it clicks into place. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. 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...
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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. 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 running out of delivery. When the battery pack is charging. The computer is using AC power. The battery pack is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is using battery power. To ...
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. 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 running out of delivery. When the battery pack is charging. The computer is using AC power. The battery pack is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is using battery power. To ...
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n 23 N Getting Started ! Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. Going back to the previous work state is on while you should save your data frequently. The battery indicator light is impossible. When battery life is low. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you are using battery power, you should save ...
n 23 N Getting Started ! Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. Going back to the previous work state is on while you should save your data frequently. The battery indicator light is impossible. When battery life is low. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you are using battery power, you should save ...