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... Before Use ...6 Documentation ...7 Ergonomic Considerations ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function...
... Before Use ...6 Documentation ...7 Ergonomic Considerations ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function...
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...Computer...115 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...117 On Handling Floppy Disks ...118 On Handling Discs ...119 On Using the Battery Pack...120 On Using Headphones...122 On Handling Memory Stick Media...123 On Handling the Hard Disk ...124 On Updating Your Computer ...125... Troubleshooting ...126 Computer ...128 System Security ...135 Battery...137 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...139 Internet ...142 Networking ...144 Bluetooth Technology ...147 Optical Discs ...151 Display ...156 Printing ...161 Microphone ...
...Computer...115 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...117 On Handling Floppy Disks ...118 On Handling Discs ...119 On Using the Battery Pack...120 On Using Headphones...122 On Handling Memory Stick Media...123 On Handling the Hard Disk ...124 On Updating Your Computer ...125... Troubleshooting ...126 Computer ...128 System Security ...135 Battery...137 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...139 Internet ...142 Networking ...144 Bluetooth Technology ...147 Optical Discs ...151 Display ...156 Printing ...161 Microphone ...
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... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 22) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other...
... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 22) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other...
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...) D VOL-/VOL+ buttons (page 34) E Play/Pause button (page 34) F Next track button (page 34) G Stop button (page 34) H Power button I Power indicator (page 20) J Battery indicator (page 20) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 20) L Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 20) M WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 20) N WIRELESS switch (page 61) O Memory Stick...
...) D VOL-/VOL+ buttons (page 34) E Play/Pause button (page 34) F Next track button (page 34) G Stop button (page 34) H Power button I Power indicator (page 20) J Battery indicator (page 20) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 20) L Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 20) M WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 20) N WIRELESS switch (page 61) O Memory Stick...
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Back A Network (Ethernet) port (page 93) B Modem port (page 59) C Battery connector n 18 N Getting Started
Back A Network (Ethernet) port (page 93) B Modem port (page 59) C Battery connector n 18 N Getting Started
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... program you scroll the display. n 20 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is in Hibernate mode or off. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Built-in uppercase. Press it a second time to type letters in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock... Caps lock Scroll lock Bluetooth technology * Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is not being used . The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on . When the indicator is off , the memory card is charging...
... program you scroll the display. n 20 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is in Hibernate mode or off. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Built-in uppercase. Press it a second time to type letters in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock... Caps lock Scroll lock Bluetooth technology * Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is not being used . The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on . When the indicator is off , the memory card is charging...
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... of the DC In plug varies depending on the computer. ! n 22 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 the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to use the AC adapter 1 Plug...
... of the DC In plug varies depending on the computer. ! n 22 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 the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to use the AC adapter 1 Plug...
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Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. n 23 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/UNLOCK switch (1) to the UNLOCK position.
Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. n 23 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/UNLOCK switch (1) to the UNLOCK position.
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n 24 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 24 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 25 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 uses power from the AC outlet. ! Be sure to slide the battery LOCK/UNLOCK switch to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK/UNLOCK switch to the LOCK position to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer. This computer is directly connected to the LOCK position before using your computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries.
n 25 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 uses power from the AC outlet. ! Be sure to slide the battery LOCK/UNLOCK switch to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK/UNLOCK switch to the LOCK position to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer. This computer is directly connected to the LOCK position before using your computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries.
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... Off Meaning The computer is using AC power. The battery pack is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery pack charges). To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer...
... Off Meaning The computer is using AC power. The battery pack is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery pack charges). To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer...
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...recharged any time. Going back to the previous work state is running out of data, you use the battery pack as Sleep or Hibernate. The battery pack continues to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power...all unsaved data. The battery indicator light is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is on while you should save your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. When your computer...
...recharged any time. Going back to the previous work state is running out of data, you use the battery pack as Sleep or Hibernate. The battery pack continues to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power...all unsaved data. The battery indicator light is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is on while you should save your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. When your computer...
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.../UNLOCK switch (1) to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the 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 UNLOCK position. 3 Slide... and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2), hook your computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the ...
.../UNLOCK switch (1) to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the 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 UNLOCK position. 3 Slide... and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2), hook your computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the ...
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... Creator software, use the same disc burning software to add data to the same disc. To complete this may result. ❑ To make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on your computer, to write data to a disc. This may cause a failure. For example, if you have a disc with data that you... screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. n 42 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 to add more data to a used...
... Creator software, use the same disc burning software to add data to the same disc. To complete this may result. ❑ To make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on your computer, to write data to a disc. This may cause a failure. For example, if you have a disc with data that you... screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. n 42 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 to add more data to a used...
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...Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. To save power while not working, you can turn off.... ! In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you can take advantage of the computer when it is on in use...
...Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the power management settings to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. To save power while not working, you can turn off.... ! In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you can take advantage of the computer when it is on in use...
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... CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off . Sleep mode uses more than four seconds, your data frequently. You will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode, you do not intend to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer for more...
... CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off . Sleep mode uses more than four seconds, your data frequently. You will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode, you do not intend to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer for more...
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... drive and power is in this mode. ✍ If you cannot insert a disc. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Even when the battery runs down and resuming.
... drive and power is in this mode. ✍ If you cannot insert a disc. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Even when the battery runs down and resuming.
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...functions to ensure better operation of power source you need to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your computer and longer battery life. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO...schemes for running on the VAIO Power Management software. For more information on VAIO Power Management, see the help file on AC or battery power to step 3. The VAIO Power Management functionality is a software application developed exclusively for power consumption. Change the Sleep mode and ...
...functions to ensure better operation of power source you need to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your computer and longer battery life. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO...schemes for running on the VAIO Power Management software. For more information on VAIO Power Management, see the help file on AC or battery power to step 3. The VAIO Power Management functionality is a software application developed exclusively for power consumption. Change the Sleep mode and ...
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... pages. This damage may cause damage to your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage memory modules and other components. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from the computer. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. Before you remove...
... pages. This damage may cause damage to your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage memory modules and other components. If a memory module is , battery pack or AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from the computer. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. Before you remove...
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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 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 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.