User Guide
Page 2
... ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in...
... ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in...
User Guide
Page 4
n4 N Precautions ...112 Handling the LCD Screen ...113 Using the Power Source ...114 Handling Your Computer ...115 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...117 Handling Floppy Disks ...118 Handling Discs ...119 Using the Battery Pack ...120 Using Headphones ...122 Handling the Memory Stick ...123 Handling the Hard Disk ...124 Updating Your Computer ...125 Troubleshooting ...126 Computer ...128 System Security ...136 Battery...137 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...139 Internet ...142 Networking ...144 Bluetooth Technology ...147 Optical Discs ...151 Display ...156 Printing ...160 Microphone ...161
n4 N Precautions ...112 Handling the LCD Screen ...113 Using the Power Source ...114 Handling Your Computer ...115 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...117 Handling Floppy Disks ...118 Handling Discs ...119 Using the Battery Pack ...120 Using Headphones ...122 Handling the Memory Stick ...123 Handling the Hard Disk ...124 Updating Your Computer ...125 Troubleshooting ...126 Computer ...128 System Security ...136 Battery...137 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...139 Internet ...142 Networking ...144 Bluetooth Technology ...147 Optical Discs ...151 Display ...156 Printing ...160 Microphone ...161
User Guide
Page 12
... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) Before starting your...
... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) Before starting your...
User Guide
Page 19
... disc drive Illuminates while the drive is unlit. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you purchased. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more information. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off or in use. Normal scrolling... optical disc media is not in Hibernate mode. Num lock Press the Num Lk key to deactivate the numeric keypad. Charge Illuminates while the battery pack is reading or writing data. Optical disc drive Illuminates while the drive is charging. n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights ...
... disc drive Illuminates while the drive is unlit. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you purchased. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more information. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off or in use. Normal scrolling... optical disc media is not in Hibernate mode. Num lock Press the Num Lk key to deactivate the numeric keypad. Charge Illuminates while the battery pack is reading or writing data. Optical disc drive Illuminates while the drive is charging. n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights ...
User Guide
Page 20
... (3). 2 Plug the other end of time, place the computer into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for your computer. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 101). If you do not intend to...
... (3). 2 Plug the other end of time, place the computer into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for your computer. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 101). If you do not intend to...
User Guide
Page 21
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 21 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 21 N Getting Started
User Guide
Page 22
n 22 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. 4 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.
n 22 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. 4 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.
User Guide
Page 23
✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. ! n 23 N Getting Started This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs.
✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. ! n 23 N Getting Started This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs.
User Guide
Page 24
... the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your first battery charge. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is running out of delivery. To select your computer is...
... the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your first battery charge. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is running out of delivery. To select your computer is...
User Guide
Page 25
... you are in your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data, you should save your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. Going back to recharge the... battery pack or shut down your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or ...
... you are in your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data, you should save your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. Going back to recharge the... battery pack or shut down your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or ...
User Guide
Page 26
... check detailed information. n 26 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can select the battery charging method for your battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then...
... check detailed information. n 26 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can select the battery charging method for your battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then...
User Guide
Page 27
At the confirmation prompt, click OK. To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper. n 27 N Getting Started Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background.
At the confirmation prompt, click OK. To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper. n 27 N Getting Started Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background.
User Guide
Page 28
n 28 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, put your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. You may lose data 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 28 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, put your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer.
User Guide
Page 98
... level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the computer when it is lit in use. The green power indicator light is in this mode. Using ... or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. In addition to conserve battery life. When using battery power, you select. ! n 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management settings to the normal operating mode, your ...
... level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the computer when it is lit in use. The green power indicator light is in this mode. Using ... or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. In addition to conserve battery life. When using battery power, you select. ! n 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management settings to the normal operating mode, your ...
User Guide
Page 99
...Click Start, the arrow next to the previous work state is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. If the battery runs down while your computer is in this mode. ! Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your data frequently. If ... impossible. To return to use your computer for more power than four seconds, your computer. ! If you cannot insert a disc. n 99 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 off...
...Click Start, the arrow next to the previous work state is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. If the battery runs down while your computer is in this mode. ! Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your data frequently. If ... impossible. To return to use your computer for more power than four seconds, your computer. ! If you cannot insert a disc. n 99 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 off...
User Guide
Page 101
... system is saved on the built-in storage device and power is in this mode. ✍ If you cannot insert a disc. Even when the battery runs down, no data will be activated. Do not move your computer is turned off . Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to ...the Lock button, and Hibernate to place the computer into Hibernate mode. n 101 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer before its power indicator...
... system is saved on the built-in storage device and power is in this mode. ✍ If you cannot insert a disc. Even when the battery runs down, no data will be activated. Do not move your computer is turned off . Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to ...the Lock button, and Hibernate to place the computer into Hibernate mode. n 101 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer before its power indicator...
User Guide
Page 103
.... 2 Select your requirements for example, AC power. See the help file included with the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your desired power plan. Change the settings for more information. Otherwise, click Save... changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. n 103 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for each item. 4...
.... 2 Select your requirements for example, AC power. See the help file included with the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your desired power plan. Change the settings for more information. Otherwise, click Save... changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. n 103 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for each item. 4...
User Guide
Page 106
...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 remove any cover or panel from ESD. Install the ...module only at an ESD workstation. Failure to do not handle materials that are ready to change the module. n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the amount of memory by the ...
...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 remove any cover or panel from ESD. Install the ...module only at an ESD workstation. Failure to do not handle materials that are ready to change the module. n 106 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the amount of memory by the ...
User Guide
Page 108
n 108 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 108 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.