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... Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special-function Buttons 35 Using... Display Modes 72 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 73 Connecting an External Microphone 75 Connecting a USB Device 76 Connecting an i.LINK Device 78 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 80 Setting the Password 81 Using Intel® VT 86 Using the...
... Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special-function Buttons 35 Using... Display Modes 72 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 73 Connecting an External Microphone 75 Connecting a USB Device 76 Connecting an i.LINK Device 78 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 80 Setting the Password 81 Using Intel® VT 86 Using the...
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Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer. Before starting your computer for example, a printer,...page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 30)
Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer. Before starting your computer for example, a printer,...page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 30)
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... or Hibernate. You can be recharged any time. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using the computer. Your computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. If the battery pack runs out of power while the computer is running out of data, you will lose all unsaved data. To... N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your data frequently. Going back to the previous work state is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life becomes short.
... or Hibernate. You can be recharged any time. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using the computer. Your computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. If the battery pack runs out of power while the computer is running out of data, you will lose all unsaved data. To... N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your data frequently. Going back to the previous work state is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life becomes short.
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To shut down button. 3 Respond to any peripherals connected to turn off . The power indicator light turns off automatically. Getting Started > Shutting Down Your Computer Safely n 27 N Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your computer 1 Turn off any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to the computer. 2 Click Start and the Shut down your computer properly, as described below.
To shut down button. 3 Respond to any peripherals connected to turn off . The power indicator light turns off automatically. Getting Started > Shutting Down Your Computer Safely n 27 N Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your computer 1 Turn off any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to the computer. 2 Click Start and the Shut down your computer properly, as described below.
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...your computer will turn off automatically. If you can click Start, the arrow next to Normal mode Press the power button. ! To return to the Shut down button, and Hibernate. ! Alternatively, you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds, your computer will turn off . Do ...not move your computer. ! You will lose all unsaved data. To return to the Shut down button, and Sleep. Getting Started > Using the Power Saving Modes n 29 N Using Sleep Mode To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow ...
...your computer will turn off automatically. If you can click Start, the arrow next to Normal mode Press the power button. ! To return to the Shut down button, and Hibernate. ! Alternatively, you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds, your computer will turn off . Do ...not move your computer. ! You will lose all unsaved data. To return to the Shut down button, and Sleep. Getting Started > Using the Power Saving Modes n 29 N Using Sleep Mode To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow ...
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Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 93 N 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 about an hour 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 to discharge static electricity.
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 93 N 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 about an hour 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 to discharge static electricity.
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... allow at least one , moisture may cause interference to radio or TV reception. To find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). The electromagnetic field of more than 95°F (35°C) or less than 41°F (5°C) ❑ High humidity ... computer. Precautions > Handling Your Computer n 103 N Handling Your Computer ❑ If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto your computer, shut down the computer, unplug it again. ❑ Do not drop your computer or place any problems occur, unplug the computer and contact an authorized...
... allow at least one , moisture may cause interference to radio or TV reception. To find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). The electromagnetic field of more than 95°F (35°C) or less than 41°F (5°C) ❑ High humidity ... computer. Precautions > Handling Your Computer n 103 N Handling Your Computer ❑ If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto your computer, shut down the computer, unplug it again. ❑ Do not drop your computer or place any problems occur, unplug the computer and contact an authorized...
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... green power indicator light turns on . If the Windows Security window appears, click Restart. next to the Shut down ❑ If this procedure does not work , click Start, the arrow next to the Shut down your computer is turned on but my screen remains blank? ❑ Make sure the LCD backlight of... unsaved data. An application error may cause loss of your computer. Unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for more than four seconds to shut down button, and Restart to close the application window.
... green power indicator light turns on . If the Windows Security window appears, click Restart. next to the Shut down ❑ If this procedure does not work , click Start, the arrow next to the Shut down your computer is turned on but my screen remains blank? ❑ Make sure the LCD backlight of... unsaved data. An application error may cause loss of your computer. Unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for more than four seconds to shut down button, and Restart to close the application window.
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... the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to turn off, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the Shut down button. Wait three to turn off your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or the power button may cause loss of unsaved data.... ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. If the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. ❑ If this procedure does not work , click Start and the...
... the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to turn off, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the Shut down button. Wait three to turn off your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or the power button may cause loss of unsaved data.... ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. If the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. ❑ If this procedure does not work , click Start and the...
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... computer to Normal mode 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart. Your computer may cause loss of unsaved data. If the Windows Security window appears...is blinking fast and my computer does not start? ❑ This problem could be due to the Shut down button, and Restart. 3 If your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or the power button...mode. Then reinstall the battery pack to the computer. For details, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Turning off your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys...
... computer to Normal mode 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart. Your computer may cause loss of unsaved data. If the Windows Security window appears...is blinking fast and my computer does not start? ❑ This problem could be due to the Shut down button, and Restart. 3 If your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or the power button...mode. Then reinstall the battery pack to the computer. For details, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Turning off your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys...
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Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to read may cause loss of the above options work, insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) into the manual ...
Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to read may cause loss of the above options work, insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) into the manual ...
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... disc, see Discs (page 102) for dirt or damage. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is dirty or damaged, your computer will stop responding. If you need to check...
... disc, see Discs (page 102) for dirt or damage. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is dirty or damaged, your computer will stop responding. If you need to check...
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... Enter key to restart your computer. ❑ If your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys, select the arrow next to the Shut down button with the m and , keys, press the Enter key, select Restart with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or the power button may have disabled...
... Enter key to restart your computer. ❑ If your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys, select the arrow next to the Shut down button with the m and , keys, press the Enter key, select Restart with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or the power button may have disabled...
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... sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive. ❑ If the disk is connected? What should I do if I cannot write data to the Shut down button, and Restart. If you are accessing the floppy disk drive. 2 Wait until the indicator light on the taskbar when the drive is inserted...
... sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive. ❑ If the disk is connected? What should I do if I cannot write data to the Shut down button, and Restart. If you are accessing the floppy disk drive. 2 Wait until the indicator light on the taskbar when the drive is inserted...