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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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... other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer. Before starting your computer for example, a printer... 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)
... other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer. Before starting your computer for example, a printer... 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)
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... pack in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters...
... pack in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters...
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n 30 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to turn off automatically. 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 properly, as described below. 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. 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 properly, as described below. To shut down your computer 1 Turn off .
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... protector so that the protector pops out. 3 Gently take hold of the slot. ✍ You do not need to shut down your computer before you use the slot. 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...
... protector so that the protector pops out. 3 Gently take hold of the slot. ✍ You do not need to shut down your computer before you use the slot. 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...
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... 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 shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. In addition to...
... 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 shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. In addition to...
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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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...; Moisture or rain ❑ Mechanical vibration or shock ❑ Strong magnets or speakers that may want to prevent internal overheating. Do not place your computer, shut down the computer, unplug it, and remove the battery pack. n 124 N Precautions Handling Your Computer ❑ Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth, which is dry...
...; Moisture or rain ❑ Mechanical vibration or shock ❑ Strong magnets or speakers that may want to prevent internal overheating. Do not place your computer, shut down the computer, unplug it, and remove the battery pack. n 124 N Precautions Handling Your Computer ❑ Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth, which is dry...
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...AC adapter and leave the computer for technical support. next to turn off, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down button ! Then plug the AC adapter and turn on your computer still does not turn on the computer again. ! What should I ...is on, press any key. ❑ Press the Alt+F4 keys several times to close the application window. If the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. An application error may cause loss of unsaved data. ❑ If your computer. ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the ...
...AC adapter and leave the computer for technical support. next to turn off, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down button ! Then plug the AC adapter and turn on your computer still does not turn on the computer again. ! What should I ...is on, press any key. ❑ Press the Alt+F4 keys several times to close the application window. If the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. An application error may cause loss of unsaved data. ❑ If your computer. ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the ...
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... Information (page 178). Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 139 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? To restore your computer to Normal mode 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click ... to the Lock button, and Restart. 3 If your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart. 4 If this problem, turn off your computer with the power button may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before...
... Information (page 178). Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 139 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode? To restore your computer to Normal mode 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click ... to the Lock button, and Restart. 3 If your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart. 4 If this problem, turn off your computer with the power button may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before...
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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 128) 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 128) for dirt or damage. If you need to restart the computer. 2 Remove ...
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.... ❑ Make sure the correct driver software 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...
.... ❑ Make sure the correct driver software 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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...; Make sure your mouse is securely plugged into the port. ❑ Restart 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 your mouse connected. Turning off . !
...; Make sure your mouse is securely plugged into the port. ❑ Restart 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 your mouse connected. Turning off . !
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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 before 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 before connecting a mouse to restart your...