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... Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...25 Connecting a Power Source ...27 Using the Battery Pack ...29 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...34 Using Your VAIO Computer ...35 Using the Keyboard ...36 Using the Touch Pad ...38 Using Special-function Buttons ...39 Using the Built-in...
... Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...25 Connecting a Power Source ...27 Using the Battery Pack ...29 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...34 Using Your VAIO Computer ...35 Using the Keyboard ...36 Using the Touch Pad ...38 Using Special-function Buttons ...39 Using the Built-in...
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... system. n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Before... manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 25) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 27) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 29) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 34)
... system. n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Before... manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 25) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 27) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 29) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 34)
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VGN-AR200 Series Models Front n 19 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 41) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 25) C LCD screen (page 161) D Keyboard (page 36) E Built-in microphone (monaural) O SD memory card indicator (page 25) P Memory Stick PRO/Duo... media slot*1 (page 78) Q SD memory card slot (page 83) R WIRELESS switch (page 88...VAIO logo lamp (page 39) G Power button / Power indicator (page 25) H Touch pad (page 38) I Power indicator (page 25) J Battery indicator (page 25) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 25) L Memory Stick PRO/Duo...
VGN-AR200 Series Models Front n 19 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 41) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 25) C LCD screen (page 161) D Keyboard (page 36) E Built-in microphone (monaural) O SD memory card indicator (page 25) P Memory Stick PRO/Duo... media slot*1 (page 78) Q SD memory card slot (page 83) R WIRELESS switch (page 88...VAIO logo lamp (page 39) G Power button / Power indicator (page 25) H Touch pad (page 38) I Power indicator (page 25) J Battery indicator (page 25) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 25) L Memory Stick PRO/Duo...
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... of a disc may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the preinstalled software and while using the VAIO Zone software. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: Click to DVD) Other software programs may result. This will affect ...-virus software before you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with your battery pack is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may not be fully compatible and errors may not ...
... of a disc may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the preinstalled software and while using the VAIO Zone software. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: Click to DVD) Other software programs may result. This will affect ...-virus software before you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with your battery pack is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may not be fully compatible and errors may not ...
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...commander. 4 Align the battery cover to the remote commander. 5 Press down until the cover clicks into place. ✍ If the remote commander does not operate properly, you need to enable communication between the computer and the remote commander. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you use the... remote commander Before using the remote commander, you may need to insert the supplied AA manganese batteries and connect the remote sensor to replace the batteries. When the remote commander has not been used for...
...commander. 4 Align the battery cover to the remote commander. 5 Press down until the cover clicks into place. ✍ If the remote commander does not operate properly, you need to enable communication between the computer and the remote commander. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you use the... remote commander Before using the remote commander, you may need to insert the supplied AA manganese batteries and connect the remote sensor to replace the batteries. When the remote commander has not been used for...
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Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of power management settings to conserve battery life. n 144 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . To save power while not working, you can take advantage of the computer when it...source for the computer to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Click Performance and Maintenance and Power Options, and then change the settings under Power Schemes. ! If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you should either attach the AC adapter to the normal ...
Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of power management settings to conserve battery life. n 144 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . To save power while not working, you can take advantage of the computer when it...source for the computer to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Click Performance and Maintenance and Power Options, and then change the settings under Power Schemes. ! If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you should either attach the AC adapter to the normal ...
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...will lose any unsaved data. ✍ When your computer is in Standby mode, you purchased is VGN-AR200 Series and a remote commander is not used for more power than Hibernate mode. ! Your ...mode quicker than four seconds, your data frequently. You will lose any key. ! If the battery runs down while your computer is impossible. To avoid this mode. Going back to Normal mode...computer will enter Standby mode. To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. n 145 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off automatically. Standby mode uses more than out of...
...will lose any unsaved data. ✍ When your computer is in Standby mode, you purchased is VGN-AR200 Series and a remote commander is not used for more power than Hibernate mode. ! Your ...mode quicker than four seconds, your data frequently. You will lose any key. ! If the battery runs down while your computer is impossible. To avoid this mode. Going back to Normal mode...computer will enter Standby mode. To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. n 145 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off automatically. Standby mode uses more than out of...
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... mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Alternatively, 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. 2 Click Hibernate. Even when the battery runs down, no data will turn off automatically. n 147 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power...
... mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Alternatively, 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. 2 Click Hibernate. Even when the battery runs down, no data will turn off automatically. n 147 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power...
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...Windows power management functions to the Windows Power Options Properties. The VAIO Power Management window appears. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to suit your computer and longer battery life. Activating VAIO Power Management When you are added to ensure better operations of your... requirements for power consumption. To activate VAIO Power Management 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Performance...
...Windows power management functions to the Windows Power Options Properties. The VAIO Power Management window appears. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to suit your computer and longer battery life. Activating VAIO Power Management When you are added to ensure better operations of your... requirements for power consumption. To activate VAIO Power Management 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Performance...
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... do not work in a carpeted area, and do so may void your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ Only use memory modules that is, battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you are compatible with your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge...such a station is not detected by maintaining contact with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for example). n 152 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your model. Install the memory module only at an ESD ...
... do not work in a carpeted area, and do so may void your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ Only use memory modules that is, battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you are compatible with your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge...such a station is not detected by maintaining contact with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for example). n 152 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your model. Install the memory module only at an ESD ...
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n 154 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module VGN-FE700 Series models 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 until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screws (indicated by the arrows below) on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover. 5 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of the computer) to discharge static electricity.
n 154 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module VGN-FE700 Series models 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 until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screws (indicated by the arrows below) on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover. 5 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of the computer) to discharge static electricity.
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Do not touch any other components on the motherboard. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screws on the bottom of your computer. If you use only one memory module, make sure to insert it clicks into place. ! n 156 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it to the slot that is closer to the back of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer.
Do not touch any other components on the motherboard. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screws on the bottom of your computer. If you use only one memory module, make sure to insert it clicks into place. ! n 156 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it to the slot that is closer to the back of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer.
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n 157 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer VGN-AR200 Series models 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 until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screw (indicated by the arrow below) on the bottom of the computer and remove...
n 157 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer VGN-AR200 Series models 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 until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screw (indicated by the arrow below) on the bottom of the computer and remove...
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n 158 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging. 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it to the slot that is closer to insert it clicks into place. ! If you use only one memory module, make sure to the back of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the bottom of your computer. Do not touch any other components on the motherboard. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the computer.
n 158 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging. 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it to the slot that is closer to insert it clicks into place. ! If you use only one memory module, make sure to the back of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the bottom of your computer. Do not touch any other components on the motherboard. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the computer.
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...using your computer. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ...❑ Computer (page 174) ❑ System Security (page 181) ❑ Battery (page 183) ...
...using your computer. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ...❑ Computer (page 174) ❑ System Security (page 181) ❑ Battery (page 183) ...
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...battery pack is installed properly and charged. ❑ Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is empty. ❑ If your computer to malfunction. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony... for more information. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Wait three to turn...10065; Remove any extra memory modules you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. If this occurs, do if my computer does ... AC adapter and reinstall the battery pack, and press the power button to five minutes. n 174 ...
...battery pack is installed properly and charged. ❑ Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is empty. ❑ If your computer to malfunction. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony... for more information. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Wait three to turn...10065; Remove any extra memory modules you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. If this occurs, do if my computer does ... AC adapter and reinstall the battery pack, and press the power button to five minutes. n 174 ...