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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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... other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, ...Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up ...
... other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, ...Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up ...
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Do not use discs in any disc burning software. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on your computer, to write data to a used disc. For example, if you have a disc with data that you burned with your ... you exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use circular discs. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to...
Do not use discs in any disc burning software. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on your computer, to write data to a used disc. For example, if you have a disc with data that you burned with your ... you exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use circular discs. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to...
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...power source for your computer, you can take advantage of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. n 83 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows... you select. ! Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has...
...power source for your computer, you can take advantage of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. n 83 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows... you select. ! Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has...
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...it off automatically. To return to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your data frequently. If you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs down while your computer for more power than out of data, you cannot insert a disc. If you do not intend to the previous work.... To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to Normal mode Press any key. ! To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. n 84 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off...
...it off automatically. To return to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your data frequently. If you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs down while your computer for more power than out of data, you cannot insert a disc. If you do not intend to the previous work.... To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to Normal mode Press any key. ! To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. n 84 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off...
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... power is off in Hibernate mode, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to be lost. n 86 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer is in this mode... you do not intend to use your computer before its power indicator light turns off . The power indicator light is turned off . Even when the battery runs down and resuming.
... power is off in Hibernate mode, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to be lost. n 86 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer is in this mode... you do not intend to use your computer before its power indicator light turns off . The power indicator light is turned off . Even when the battery runs down and resuming.
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...settings for power consumption. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on AC or battery power to display the window that time, for VAIO computers. VAIO Power Management is added to the Windows Power Options Properties. Click this software application, you can enhance the...source you start the computer, a power status icon appears on the VAIO Power Management software. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. With this icon to suit your computer and longer battery life. Selecting a Power Plan When you are using at that shows...
...settings for power consumption. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on AC or battery power to display the window that time, for VAIO computers. VAIO Power Management is added to the Windows Power Options Properties. Click this software application, you can enhance the...source you start the computer, a power status icon appears on the VAIO Power Management software. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. With this icon to suit your computer and longer battery life. Selecting a Power Plan When you are using at that shows...
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..., and do not work in personal injury or equipment damage. ❑ ESD can damage electronic components. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from its power source (that produce or hold static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for using and modifying electronic equipment... Before touching a memory module, ensure the following: ❑ The procedures described in the following pages. n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to change the module. Ground yourself by maintaining contact with the safety practice and regulatory ...
..., and do not work in personal injury or equipment damage. ❑ ESD can damage electronic components. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from its power source (that produce or hold static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for using and modifying electronic equipment... Before touching a memory module, ensure the following: ❑ The procedures described in the following pages. n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to change the module. Ground yourself by maintaining contact with the safety practice and regulatory ...
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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 (1) on the bottom of the computer, hook your fingertip under the tab (2), and lift the memory module compartment cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it from the computer. 5 Touch a metal object 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 (1) on the bottom of the computer, hook your fingertip under the tab (2), and lift the memory module compartment cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it from the computer. 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity.
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n 94 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in the open slot. Be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the module with the small projection in until it clicks into the slot while aligning the notch 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 bottom of the memory module into place. ! Do not touch any other components on the motherboard.
n 94 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in the open slot. Be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the module with the small projection in until it clicks into the slot while aligning the notch 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 bottom of the memory module into place. ! Do not touch any other components on the motherboard.
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n 96 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ On Handling the LCD Screen (page 97) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 98) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (page 99) ❑ On Handling Floppy Disks (page 101) ❑ On Handling Discs (page 102) ❑ On Using the Battery Pack (page 103) ❑ On Using Headphones (page 105) ❑ On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 106) ❑ On Handling the Hard Disk (page 107) ❑ On Updating Your Computer (page 108)
n 96 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ On Handling the LCD Screen (page 97) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 98) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (page 99) ❑ On Handling Floppy Disks (page 101) ❑ On Handling Discs (page 102) ❑ On Using the Battery Pack (page 103) ❑ On Using Headphones (page 105) ❑ On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 106) ❑ On Handling the Hard Disk (page 107) ❑ On Updating Your Computer (page 108)
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... open or try to disassemble the battery pack. ❑ Do not expose the battery pack to any Sony battery pack. ❑ While the battery pack is shorter in a cold environment. This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. ❑ Charge battery packs at the following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for customers in USA and Canada...
... open or try to disassemble the battery pack. ❑ Do not expose the battery pack to any Sony battery pack. ❑ While the battery pack is shorter in a cold environment. This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. ❑ Charge battery packs at the following URLs: http://www.sony.com/vaio for customers in USA and Canada...
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... these suggestions before visiting 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 Brazil ❑ Computer (page 111) ❑ System Security (page 118) ❑ Battery...
... these suggestions before visiting 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 Brazil ❑ Computer (page 111) ❑ System Security (page 118) ❑ Battery...
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... What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. For your computer is plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ If you may cause your VAIO computer. Reinstall the battery pack, reconnect the AC adapter, and then press ...came with your display for your computer to five minutes. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged. ❑ Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is empty. ❑ If your computer is...
... What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. For your computer is plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ If you may cause your VAIO computer. Reinstall the battery pack, reconnect the AC adapter, and then press ...came with your display for your computer to five minutes. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged. ❑ Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is empty. ❑ If your computer is...
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... Enter key. 5 Select Exit Setup, and press the Enter key. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 145). Then turn on my computer? Press the Enter key. 3 Press the m key to ...a BIOS error appears when I do if the power indicator (Green) lights but my screen remains blank? Then reinstall the battery pack, plug in the AC adapter, and turn on your computer again. 2 If your computer screen still remains blank, unplug... the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). Your computer restarts.
... Enter key. 5 Select Exit Setup, and press the Enter key. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 145). Then turn on my computer? Press the Enter key. 3 Press the m key to ...a BIOS error appears when I do if the power indicator (Green) lights but my screen remains blank? Then reinstall the battery pack, plug in the AC adapter, and turn on your computer again. 2 If your computer screen still remains blank, unplug... the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). Your computer restarts.