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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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Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied ... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ 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)
Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied ... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ 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)
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.... This may cause your computer to malfunction. ❑ Before using the preinstalled software or any other applications. ❑ Do not place your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to the same disc. Do not use circular discs. For example, if you have... disc. Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may cause a failure. 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...
.... This may cause your computer to malfunction. ❑ Before using the preinstalled software or any other applications. ❑ Do not place your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to the same disc. Do not use circular discs. For example, if you have... disc. Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may cause a failure. 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...
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...operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. To save power while not working, you can turn off a specific device such as the... 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 drive. n 83 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use .
...operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. To save power while not working, you can turn off a specific device such as the... 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 drive. n 83 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use .
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... mode. ! To return to the previous work state is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption 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... Your computer comes out of data, you will lose all unsaved data. If you cannot insert a disc. You will turn it is impossible. If the battery runs down while your data frequently. If you do not intend to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is in Sleep mode...
... mode. ! To return to the previous work state is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption 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... Your computer comes out of data, you will lose all unsaved data. If you cannot insert a disc. You will turn it is impossible. If the battery runs down while your data frequently. If you do not intend to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is in Sleep mode...
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Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to be lost. n 86 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off in ... computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer before its power indicator light turns off. Do not move your computer is off . Even when the battery runs down and resuming.
Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to be lost. n 86 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off in ... computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer before its power indicator light turns off. Do not move your computer is off . Even when the battery runs down and resuming.
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...Power Options. 2 Select your computer and longer battery life. Change the settings for VAIO computers. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. For more information on VAIO Power Management, see the help file on the VAIO Power Management software. This icon indicates what kind..., a power status icon appears on the taskbar. n 88 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power schemes for running on AC or battery power to suit your requirements for example, AC power. With this icon to ...
...Power Options. 2 Select your computer and longer battery life. Change the settings for VAIO computers. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. For more information on VAIO Power Management, see the help file on the VAIO Power Management software. This icon indicates what kind..., a power status icon appears on the taskbar. n 88 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power schemes for running on AC or battery power to suit your requirements for example, AC power. With this icon to ...
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... do so may cause damage to your computer, you can damage memory modules and other components. If such a station 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 system. Notes on adding/removing memory...
... do so may cause damage to your computer, you can damage memory modules and other components. If such a station 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 system. Notes on adding/removing memory...
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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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Be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. Do not touch any other components on the module with the small projection in until it clicks into the slot while aligning the notch 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. 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 computer. Do not touch any other components on the module with the small projection in until it clicks into the slot while aligning the notch 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. 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. !
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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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... and 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 http://www.sony.net/ for a long period of time, remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent... the battery pack to use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter. n 103 N Precautions On Using the Battery Pack ❑ Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as designated by Sony in writing. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using your VAIO computer....
... and 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 http://www.sony.net/ for a long period of time, remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent... the battery pack to use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter. n 103 N Precautions On Using the Battery Pack ❑ Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as designated by Sony in writing. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using your VAIO computer....
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...: 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 (page.../Video (page 142) Many problems have simple solutions. n 109 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer.
...: 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 (page.../Video (page 142) Many problems have simple solutions. n 109 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer.
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Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. Reinstall the battery pack, reconnect the AC adapter, and then press the power button to turn on . Wait three to malfunction. For your computer to five minutes. See ... sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on. n 111 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly.
Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. Reinstall the battery pack, reconnect the AC adapter, and then press the power button to turn on . Wait three to malfunction. For your computer to five minutes. See ... sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on. n 111 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly.
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...At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. What should I turn on my computer? Then reinstall the battery pack, plug in the AC adapter, and turn on your computer again. 2 If your computer screen still...Green) lights but my screen remains blank? If this occurs frequently, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Then turn on the computer again. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key ...several times when the VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter...
...At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. What should I turn on my computer? Then reinstall the battery pack, plug in the AC adapter, and turn on your computer again. 2 If your computer screen still...Green) lights but my screen remains blank? If this occurs frequently, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Then turn on the computer again. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key ...several times when the VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter...