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n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...7 Ergonomic Considerations ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons...
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...7 Ergonomic Considerations ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons...
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... your system. n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer. Before starting your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so... on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page...
... your system. n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer. Before starting your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so... on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page...
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Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A Muting (S1) button (page 33) B AV MODE button (page 33) 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 102) H Built-in speakers (stereo) I Keyboard (page 31) J Touch pad (page 32) n 13 N Getting Started
Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A Muting (S1) button (page 33) B AV MODE button (page 33) 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 102) H Built-in speakers (stereo) I Keyboard (page 31) J Touch pad (page 32) n 13 N Getting Started
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... the AC adapter. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. This power saving mode saves the time of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the computer. ✍ To disconnect your computer for a long period...AC adapter for your computer. If you do not intend to use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 90). n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying...
... the AC adapter. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. This power saving mode saves the time of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the computer. ✍ To disconnect your computer for a long period...AC adapter for your computer. If you do not intend to use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 90). n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying...
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... can use the computer with a computer display or a projector. ✍ Connect the power cord of the display's power cord (1) into your external display after connecting all other end into an AC outlet. 2 Plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer. To connect a computer display 1 If necessary, plug one...
... can use the computer with a computer display or a projector. ✍ Connect the power cord of the display's power cord (1) into your external display after connecting all other end into an AC outlet. 2 Plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer. To connect a computer display 1 If necessary, plug one...
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n 67 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display You can connect a multimedia computer display that includes built-in speakers and a microphone to your multimedia computer display (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer. 3 Plug the speaker cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the microphone cable (6) (not supplied) into the microphone jack (7) m on the computer. To connect a multimedia computer display 1 Plug the power cord of your computer.
n 67 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display You can connect a multimedia computer display that includes built-in speakers and a microphone to your multimedia computer display (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer. 3 Plug the speaker cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the microphone cable (6) (not supplied) into the microphone jack (7) m on the computer. To connect a multimedia computer display 1 Plug the power cord of your computer.
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Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector) to your projector into an AC outlet. 2 Plug a display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer. 3 Plug an audio cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the display cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on the projector (6). To connect a projector 1 Connect the power cord (1) of your computer. n 68 N Using Peripheral Devices
Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector) to your projector into an AC outlet. 2 Plug a display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer. 3 Plug an audio cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the display cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on the projector (6). To connect a projector 1 Connect the power cord (1) of your computer. n 68 N Using Peripheral Devices
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To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your printer into the USB port and the other end to your computer to print documents. n 76 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to the computer. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your printer.
To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your printer into the USB port and the other end to your computer to print documents. n 76 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to the computer. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your printer.
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compatible devices you can use . See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps. n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer ...is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection may not be available depending on your computer does not supply power to external devices that came with an i.LINK port, which you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK...
compatible devices you can use . See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps. n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer ...is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection may not be available depending on your computer does not supply power to external devices that came with an i.LINK port, which you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK...
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... the captured images. ❑ Do not let the direct sunlight get into the lens of the built-in MOTION EYE camera regardless of your computer's power state, as it off with a blower brush or a soft brush. Do not rub the cover, as it may cause the camera to pressure. If the... cover is extremely dirty, wipe it is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i.LINK-compatible device connected to the i.LINK port. ❑ Clean the lens protection cover of the built-in MOTION EYE camera is sensitive to malfunction. ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera with...
... the captured images. ❑ Do not let the direct sunlight get into the lens of the built-in MOTION EYE camera regardless of your computer's power state, as it off with a blower brush or a soft brush. Do not rub the cover, as it may cause the camera to pressure. If the... cover is extremely dirty, wipe it is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i.LINK-compatible device connected to the i.LINK port. ❑ Clean the lens protection cover of the built-in MOTION EYE camera is sensitive to malfunction. ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera with...
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...? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and your computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions...
...? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and your computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions...
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.... ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if my computer does not recognize my mouse? ❑ Make sure your mouse is securely plugged into the port. ❑ Restart your computer with your computer. ❑ If this procedure does not work , press the Windows key once and then the , key several times... your mouse connected. Turning off . ! n 144 N Troubleshooting Mouse What should I do if the pointer does not move when I do not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to the Shut down button with the m and...
.... ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if my computer does not recognize my mouse? ❑ Make sure your mouse is securely plugged into the port. ❑ Restart your computer with your computer. ❑ If this procedure does not work , press the Windows key once and then the , key several times... your mouse connected. Turning off . ! n 144 N Troubleshooting Mouse What should I do if the pointer does not move when I do not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the M or m key, and press the Enter key to the Shut down button with the m and...
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... example, if you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is connected properly to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port on and using its own power supply. n 153 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect ...turned on your computer. We recommend you connect the device directly to the specific port you used the first time you are using a printer, check if the power cable is working because of a power distribution failure. If you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that ...
... example, if you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is connected properly to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port on and using its own power supply. n 153 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect ...turned on your computer. We recommend you connect the device directly to the specific port you used the first time you are using a printer, check if the power cable is working because of a power distribution failure. If you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that ...