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... Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 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 the Special-function Button ...33 Using the Touch Sensor Buttons...
... Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 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 the Special-function Button ...33 Using the Touch Sensor Buttons...
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... the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating... and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29)
... the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating... and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29)
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... (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for your computer. This power saving mode saves the time of shutting down and resuming. n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use your computer for a long period of time, place the computer into the DC...
... (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for your computer. This power saving mode saves the time of shutting down and resuming. n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use your computer for a long period of time, place the computer into the DC...
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... from the AC outlet. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. When your computer is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to...
... from the AC outlet. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. When your computer is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to...
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The power indicator light turns off automatically. n 29 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your computer properly, as described below. To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and then Shut Down. 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off .
The power indicator light turns off automatically. n 29 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your computer properly, as described below. To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and then Shut Down. 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off .
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...when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module. Insert the ExpressCard slot protector to shut down your computer, be sure to insert the ExpressCard slot protector into place. Your computer is supplied with the arrow facing upward...the ExpressCard module into the slot until it in the ExpressCard slot. Do not force it clicks into the slot. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting an ExpressCard Module ! To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Push the ExpressCard slot protector so that the ...
...when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module. Insert the ExpressCard slot protector to shut down your computer, be sure to insert the ExpressCard slot protector into place. Your computer is supplied with the arrow facing upward...the ExpressCard module into the slot until it in the ExpressCard slot. Do not force it clicks into the slot. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting an ExpressCard Module ! To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Push the ExpressCard slot protector so that the ...
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n 105 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. Using Normal Mode ... while not working, you to conserve battery life. The green power indicator light is in this mode. In addition to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you select. ! When using battery...
n 105 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. Using Normal Mode ... while not working, you to conserve battery life. The green power indicator light is in this mode. In addition to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you select. ! When using battery...
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n 108 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 in this mode. ..., and Hibernate to place the computer into Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to use your computer for a long period of shutting down , no data will be activated. The power indicator light is unlit in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. This power saving mode saves you...
n 108 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 in this mode. ..., and Hibernate to place the computer into Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to use your computer for a long period of shutting down , no data will be activated. The power indicator light is unlit in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. This power saving mode saves you...
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n 115 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 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.
n 115 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 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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... magnetically shielded ❑ Ambient temperature of the equipment may block its air vents. In case you drop a solid object or any objects on your computer, shut down the computer, unplug it again. ❑ Do not drop your computer or place any liquid onto your lap, make sure that may cause the...
... magnetically shielded ❑ Ambient temperature of the equipment may block its air vents. In case you drop a solid object or any objects on your computer, shut down the computer, unplug it again. ❑ Do not drop your computer or place any liquid onto your lap, make sure that may cause the...
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... technical support. Turning off your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or the power button may cause loss of unsaved data. next to the Shut down your computer does not turn off your computer. ❑ If your computer. If the Windows Security window appears, click... Shut Down. Then plug the AC adapter and turn on , press any key. ❑ Press the Alt+F4 keys several times to close the application window. ...
... technical support. Turning off your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or the power button may cause loss of unsaved data. next to the Shut down your computer does not turn off your computer. ❑ If your computer. If the Windows Security window appears, click... Shut Down. Then plug the AC adapter and turn on , press any key. ❑ Press the Alt+F4 keys several times to close the application window. ...
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... What should I do if the charge indicator light is not compatible. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. For details, see Sony Support Information (page 178). Then reinstall the battery pack to the battery pack not being installed properly. To restore ...your computer to normal mode 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart. 4 If...
... What should I do if the charge indicator light is not compatible. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. For details, see Sony Support Information (page 178). Then reinstall the battery pack to the battery pack not being installed properly. To restore ...your computer to normal mode 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart. 4 If...
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... the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to clean the disc, see Handling Discs (page 126) for dirt or damage. The disc that your computer is on. ❑...
... the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to clean the disc, see Handling Discs (page 126) for dirt or damage. The disc that your computer is on. ❑...
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... (the touch sensor button) or the Fn+F3 keys. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you need...
... (the touch sensor button) or the Fn+F3 keys. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you need...
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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 and then Restart with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data.
... 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 and then Restart with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data.
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... 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 , keys and then Restart with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data. See Using the Touch Pad (page...
... 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 , keys and then Restart with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data. See Using the Touch Pad (page...