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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 ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Touch Pad ...34 Using the Special-function Button ...35 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 ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Touch Pad ...34 Using the Special-function Button ...35 Using the Touch Sensor Buttons...
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... (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk... 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 30) Before starting your computer.
... (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk... 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 30) Before starting your computer.
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... computer is impossible. n 26 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your computer is short. Going back to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should either connect the AC adapter to the...
... computer is impossible. n 26 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your computer is short. Going back to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should either connect the AC adapter to the...
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The power indicator light turns 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 1 Turn off . n 30 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to turn off automatically. To shut down your computer properly, as described below.
The power indicator light turns 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 1 Turn off . n 30 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to turn off automatically. To shut down your computer properly, as described below.
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n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting an ExpressCard Module ! Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. Do not force it in ... it clicks into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it out of the slot. ✍ You do not need to shut down your computer before you use the slot. Remove the slot protector before inserting or removing the ExpressCard module. Use care when inserting or removing...
n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting an ExpressCard Module ! Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. Do not force it in ... it clicks into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it out of the slot. ✍ You do not need to shut down your computer before you use the slot. Remove the slot protector before inserting or removing the ExpressCard module. Use care when inserting or removing...
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... remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management settings to recharge the battery pack or...
... remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management settings to recharge the battery pack or...
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n 117 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.
n 117 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.
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In case 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 abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as ...
In case 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 abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as ...
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...close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do not work, click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Shut Down to shut down your computer. ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for about five minutes. Then plug... the AC adapter and turn off, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow and Shut Down. n 138 N Troubleshooting What should I do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank? ❑ If...
...close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do not work, click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Shut Down to shut down your computer. ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for about five minutes. Then plug... the AC adapter and turn off, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow and Shut Down. n 138 N Troubleshooting What should I do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank? ❑ If...
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...battery pack is not compatible. 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 this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with ... pack. n 139 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? Turning off . ! Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Your computer may cause loss of unsaved data. Then reinstall the battery pack to the battery pack not being installed properly.
...battery pack is not compatible. 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 this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with ... pack. n 139 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? Turning off . ! Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Your computer may cause loss of unsaved data. Then reinstall the battery pack to the battery pack not being installed properly.
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...; Try restarting your computer is trying to read a disc? 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 to...
...; Try restarting your computer is trying to read a disc? 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 to...
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... to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is installed. 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 are...
... to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a disc is installed. 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 are...
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... application is securely plugged into the port. ❑ Restart your computer with 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.
... application is securely plugged into the port. ❑ Restart your computer with 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.
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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 your computer.
... 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 your computer.