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... ...11 Getting 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 ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in...
... ...11 Getting 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 ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in...
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...Computer...116 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...118 On Handling Floppy Disks ...119 On Handling Discs ...120 On Using the Battery Pack...121 On Using Headphones...123 On Handling Memory Stick Media...124 On Handling the Hard Disk ...125 On Updating Your Computer ...126... Troubleshooting ...127 Computer ...129 System Security ...135 Battery...136 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...138 Internet ...141 Networking ...143 Bluetooth Technology ...147 Optical Discs ...151 Display ...156 Printing ...161 Microphone ...
...Computer...116 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...118 On Handling Floppy Disks ...119 On Handling Discs ...120 On Using the Battery Pack...121 On Using Headphones...123 On Handling Memory Stick Media...124 On Handling the Hard Disk ...125 On Updating Your Computer ...126... Troubleshooting ...127 Computer ...129 System Security ...135 Battery...136 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...138 Internet ...141 Networking ...143 Bluetooth Technology ...147 Optical Discs ...151 Display ...156 Printing ...161 Microphone ...
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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. ! Be sure to get started using your system. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls 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 28)
... (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. ! Be sure to get started using your system. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls 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 28)
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...is placed into Sleep mode or turn off . Letters appear in use . Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is charging. Illuminates while the battery pack is off the indicator. Illuminates while data is being read from or written to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Hibernate ...mode or turned off. When the indicator is off when the computer is not in the VAIO Smart Network window. Press it off when this indicator is on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off...
...is placed into Sleep mode or turn off . Letters appear in use . Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is charging. Illuminates while the battery pack is off the indicator. Illuminates while data is being read from or written to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Hibernate ...mode or turned off. When the indicator is off when the computer is not in the VAIO Smart Network window. Press it off when this indicator is on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off...
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... on the computer. ! The shape of shutting down and resuming. n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a long period of time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your...
... on the computer. ! The shape of shutting down and resuming. n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a long period of time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your...
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n 22 N Getting Started Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
n 22 N Getting Started Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
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n 23 N Getting Started 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projections (2) on either side of the battery compartment fit into the U-shaped cuts (3) on either side of the battery pack.
n 23 N Getting Started 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projections (2) on either side of the battery compartment fit into the U-shaped cuts (3) on either side of the battery pack.
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n 24 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and push the battery pack down into the compartment until it clicks into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries.
n 24 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and push the battery pack down into the compartment until it clicks into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries.
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...the green power indicator light Blinks along with your first battery charge. Fully charged. - The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of delivery. Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your computer ...is running out of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to the computer. Removed. Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the orange power indicator light ...
...the green power indicator light Blinks along with your first battery charge. Fully charged. - The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of delivery. Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your computer ...is running out of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to the computer. Removed. Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the orange power indicator light ...
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... data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. The battery pack continues to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The battery pack supplied with your computer is low. To avoid loss of data, you should either ...connect the AC adapter to charge while you will lose all unsaved data. n 26 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. Going back to AC power. When your computer is directly connected to AC...
... data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. The battery pack continues to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The battery pack supplied with your computer is low. To avoid loss of data, you should either ...connect the AC adapter to charge while you will lose all unsaved data. n 26 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. Going back to AC power. When your computer is directly connected to AC...
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To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward, hook your computer is on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip under the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. n 27 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward, hook your computer is on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip under the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. n 27 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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... ❑ Do not place your computer into either of the power saving modes while using your software application to burn discs, make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on your software. ❑ Only use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. To complete this may result....Creator software, use the same disc burning software to add data to a used disc. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software...
... ❑ Do not place your computer into either of the power saving modes while using your software application to burn discs, make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on your software. ❑ Only use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. To complete this may result....Creator software, use the same disc burning software to add data to a used disc. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software...
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.... To save power while not working, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged... battery pack. The green power indicator light is in this mode. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you select. ! n 101 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific ...
.... To save power while not working, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged... battery pack. The green power indicator light is in this mode. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you select. ! n 101 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific ...
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n 102 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn it ... mode, you cannot insert a disc. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the previous work state is in this mode. ! If the battery runs down while your computer is impossible. If you do not intend to use your data frequently. Sleep mode uses more power than out of...
n 102 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn it ... mode, you cannot insert a disc. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the previous work state is in this mode. ! If the battery runs down while your computer is impossible. If you do not intend to use your data frequently. Sleep mode uses more power than out of...
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... mode uses less power than Sleep mode to place the computer into Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! n 104 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 turned off . Even...
... mode uses less power than Sleep mode to place the computer into Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! n 104 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 turned off . Even...
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... produce or hold static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you are compatible with your computer. Install the memory module only at... an ESD workstation. Failure to change the module. If such a station is not detected by installing optional memory modules. n 107 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to your system.
... produce or hold static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you are compatible with your computer. Install the memory module only at... an ESD workstation. Failure to change the module. If such a station is not detected by installing optional memory modules. n 107 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to your system.
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n 109 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 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 109 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 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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n 111 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in the open slot. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the memory module into place. ! Be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the motherboard. Do not touch any other components on the computer.
n 111 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in the open slot. 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the memory module into place. ! Be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the motherboard. Do not touch any other components on the computer.
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n 113 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ On Handling the LCD Screen (page 114) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 115) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (... the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 118) ❑ On Handling Floppy Disks (page 119) ❑ On Handling Discs (page 120) ❑ On Using the Battery Pack (page 121) ❑ On Using Headphones (page 123) ❑ On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 124) ❑ On Handling the Hard Disk (page 125...
n 113 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ On Handling the LCD Screen (page 114) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 115) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (... the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 118) ❑ On Handling Floppy Disks (page 119) ❑ On Handling Discs (page 120) ❑ On Using the Battery Pack (page 121) ❑ On Using Headphones (page 123) ❑ On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 124) ❑ On Handling the Hard Disk (page 125...