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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 system. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with 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. ❑... (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) Be sure to get started using your computer.
... the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with 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. ❑... (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) Be sure to get started using your computer.
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... pack for your computer. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for supplying power to your computer for a long period of shutting down and resuming. To use your computer. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 108). The shape of...
... pack for your computer. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for supplying power to your computer for a long period of shutting down and resuming. To use your computer. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 108). The shape of...
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The battery pack continues 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 ...
The battery pack continues 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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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 . The power indicator light turns off automatically.
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... slot protector to shut down your computer, be sure to insert the ExpressCard slot protector into the slot. ! Before moving your computer before you use the slot. Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting...
... slot protector to shut down your computer, be sure to insert the ExpressCard slot protector into the slot. ! Before moving your computer before you use the slot. Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting...
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...not working, you to the normal operating mode, which allows you can take advantage of the power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. In addition to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a...you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. The green power indicator light is in this mode. 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. When using ...
...not working, you to the normal operating mode, which allows you can take advantage of the power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. In addition to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a...you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. The green power indicator light is in this mode. 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. When using ...
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... . Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Do not move your computer is in this mode. ✍ If you the time of shutting down , no data will be activated. The computer enters Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to place the computer into Hibernate... mode. The power indicator light is turned off . 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 unlit in Hibernate...
... . Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Do not move your computer is in this mode. ✍ If you the time of shutting down , no data will be activated. The computer enters Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to place the computer into Hibernate... mode. The power indicator light is turned off . 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 unlit in Hibernate...
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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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... to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it again. ❑ Do not drop your computer or place any liquid onto your computer, shut down the computer, unplug it, and remove the battery pack. Do not place your computer on your computer in a location subject to prevent internal overheating...
... to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it again. ❑ Do not drop your computer or place any liquid onto your computer, shut down the computer, unplug it, and remove the battery pack. Do not place your computer on your computer in a location subject to prevent internal overheating...
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An application error 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 power button or ...+F4 keys several times to turn off your computer. ❑ If your computer stops responding while a software application is on the computer again. ! next to shut down button ! Turning off . ❑ Remove the AC adapter and battery pack. ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software publisher or ...
An application error 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 power button or ...+F4 keys several times to turn off your computer. ❑ If your computer stops responding while a software application is on the computer again. ! next to shut down button ! Turning off . ❑ Remove the AC adapter and battery pack. ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software publisher or ...
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...with the power button may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. For details, see Sony Support Information (page 178). n 137 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? To find the nearest center or agent,... the above, it means the installed battery pack is blinking fast and my computer does not start? ❑ This problem could be due to the Shut down button and Restart. 4 If this problem, turn off . ! To restore your computer to normal mode 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start,...
...with the power button may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode. For details, see Sony Support Information (page 178). n 137 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? To find the nearest center or agent,... the above, it means the installed battery pack is blinking fast and my computer does not start? ❑ This problem could be due to the Shut down button and Restart. 4 If this problem, turn off . ! To restore your computer to normal mode 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start,...
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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 clean the disc, see Handling Discs (page 126) for dirt or damage. If you need to restart the computer. 2 Remove ...
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. If you need to restart the computer. 2 Remove ...
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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 need to the manufacturer's instructions...
... 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 need to the manufacturer's instructions...
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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 M or m key, and press the Enter key to restart your computer. ❑ If this...
... 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 M or m key, and press the Enter key to restart your computer. ❑ If this...
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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 have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to restart your...
... 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 have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to restart your...