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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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... 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware...
... 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware...
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... outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to your computer. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. This power saving mode saves the time of shutting down and resuming. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer. The shape of the DC In plug varies...
... outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to your computer. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. This power saving mode saves the time of shutting down and resuming. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer. The shape of the DC In plug varies...
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... the battery pack in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To avoid loss of data, you will lose all unsaved data. When your computer is directly...
... the battery pack in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To avoid loss of data, you will lose all unsaved data. When your computer is directly...
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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 shut down your computer properly, as described below. 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 turn off .
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 shut down your computer properly, as described below. 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 turn off .
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n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting an ExpressCard Module ! Do not force it in the ExpressCard slot. Do not force it out of the slot. ✍ You do not need to shut down your computer, be sure to block any particles from the slot. Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module...
n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting an ExpressCard Module ! Do not force it in the ExpressCard slot. Do not force it out of the slot. ✍ You do not need to shut down your computer, be sure to block any particles from the slot. Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module...
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In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. When using battery power, you to conserve battery life. To save power ...life becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you can take advantage of the computer when it is lit in use. 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...
In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. When using battery power, you to conserve battery life. To save power ...life becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you can take advantage of the computer when it is lit in use. 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...
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... click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to be lost. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! 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.... ✍ If you the time of shutting down , no data will be activated. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Do not move your computer is turned off . The power indicator...
... click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to be lost. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! 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.... ✍ If you the time of shutting down , no data will be activated. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Do not move your computer is turned off . The power indicator...
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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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.... The electromagnetic field of the equipment may damage the finish of 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 type of more than 95°F (35°C) or less...
.... The electromagnetic field of the equipment may damage the finish of 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 type of more than 95°F (35°C) or less...
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... button or the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys may have been occurred. ❑ Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart. ❑ Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or... may cause loss of unsaved data. Then plug the AC adapter and turn off, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow and Shut Down. Turning off . ❑ Remove the AC adapter and battery pack. ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for...
... button or the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys may have been occurred. ❑ Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart. ❑ Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or... may cause loss of unsaved data. Then plug the AC adapter and turn off, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow and Shut Down. Turning off . ❑ Remove the AC adapter and battery pack. ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for...
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...to normal mode 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart. 4 If this problem, turn off . ! Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Then reinstall the battery pack to the battery pack not being installed properly. ..., and Restart. 3 If your computer with the power button may become unstable if the operating mode is not compatible. For details, see Sony Support Information (page 178). To resolve this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off 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 this problem, turn off . ! Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Then reinstall the battery pack to the battery pack not being installed properly. ..., and Restart. 3 If your computer with the power button may become unstable if the operating mode is not compatible. For details, see Sony Support Information (page 178). To resolve this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer...
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... the disc for instructions. The disc that your computer. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to read a disc?
... the disc for instructions. The disc that your computer. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to read a disc?
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... and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to check the settings. ❑ Check the volume setting in the audio mixer. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check...
... and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to check the settings. ❑ Check the volume setting in the audio mixer. ❑ If you are using external speakers, 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 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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... arrow next to your computer. ❑ If this procedure does not work ? ❑ You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse 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...
... arrow next to your computer. ❑ If this procedure does not work ? ❑ You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse 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...