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... ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 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 ...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 ...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 ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in...
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...Computer...114 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...116 On Handling Floppy Disks ...117 On Handling Discs ...118 On Using the Battery Pack...119 On Using Headphones...121 On Handling Memory Stick Media...122 On Handling the Hard Disk ...123 On Updating Your Computer ...124... Troubleshooting ...125 Computer ...127 System Security ...134 Battery...135 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...137 Internet ...140 Networking ...142 Bluetooth Technology ...145 Optical Discs ...149 Display ...153 Printing ...158 Microphone ...
...Computer...114 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...116 On Handling Floppy Disks ...117 On Handling Discs ...118 On Using the Battery Pack...119 On Using Headphones...121 On Handling Memory Stick Media...122 On Handling the Hard Disk ...123 On Updating Your Computer ...124... Troubleshooting ...125 Computer ...127 System Security ...134 Battery...135 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...137 Internet ...140 Networking ...142 Bluetooth Technology ...145 Optical Discs ...149 Display ...153 Printing ...158 Microphone ...
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... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer...
... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer...
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and Duo-size Memory Stick media. n 14 N Getting Started A S1 button (page 33) B AV MODE button (page 33) C Previous track button (page 33) D VOL-/VOL+ buttons (page 33) E Play/Pause button (page 33) F Next track button (page 33) G Stop button (page 33) H Power button I Power indicator (page 19) J Battery indicator (page 19) K Hard...
and Duo-size Memory Stick media. n 14 N Getting Started A S1 button (page 33) B AV MODE button (page 33) C Previous track button (page 33) D VOL-/VOL+ buttons (page 33) E Play/Pause button (page 33) F Next track button (page 33) G Stop button (page 33) H Power button I Power indicator (page 19) J Battery indicator (page 19) K Hard...
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Back A Network (Ethernet) port (page 92) B Modem port (page 58) C Battery connector n 17 N Getting Started
Back A Network (Ethernet) port (page 92) B Modem port (page 58) C Battery connector n 17 N Getting Started
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...to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . Press the Scr Lk key to change how you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is on, blinks when the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer... when the computer is using and does not work with the following indicator lights. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on . Indicator Power 1 Battery e Built-in uppercase. Illuminates when data is on the program you scroll the display. Illuminates when data is enabled. Do not enter Sleep mode or...
...to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . Press the Scr Lk key to change how you are using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is on, blinks when the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer... when the computer is using and does not work with the following indicator lights. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on . Indicator Power 1 Battery e Built-in uppercase. Illuminates when data is on the program you scroll the display. Illuminates when data is enabled. Do not enter Sleep mode or...
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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 the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate ...
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 the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate ...
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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/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 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/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.
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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 uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. Be sure to slide the battery LOCK/UNLOCK switch to the LOCK position before using your computer is designed 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.
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 uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. Be sure to slide the battery LOCK/UNLOCK switch to the LOCK position before using your computer is designed 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.
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... of delivery. The computer is charging. The battery pack is using battery power. 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. Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks...
... of delivery. The computer is charging. The battery pack is using battery power. 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. Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks...
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... the computer enters Sleep mode, you use the battery pack as a power source. n 26 N Getting Started ! The battery pack continues to AC power. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect its battery life. Keep the battery pack in this manual from the AC outlet. ... down your computer while it uses power from your computer is impossible. The battery pack supplied with your first battery charge. ✍ When the battery pack is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. For some software applications and some peripheral devices,...
... the computer enters Sleep mode, you use the battery pack as a power source. n 26 N Getting Started ! The battery pack continues to AC power. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect its battery life. Keep the battery pack in this manual from the AC outlet. ... down your computer while it uses power from your computer is impossible. The battery pack supplied with your first battery charge. ✍ When the battery pack is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. For some software applications and some peripheral devices,...
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You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2), hook your fingertip under the tab (3) on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. 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/UNLOCK switch (1) to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer.
You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2), hook your fingertip under the tab (3) on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. 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/UNLOCK switch (1) to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer.
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...a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you use circular discs. 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 eject it. For example, if you have a ...disc with data that you burned with your battery pack is preinstalled on your computer or make data on a disc ...
...a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you use circular discs. 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 eject it. For example, if you have a ...disc with data that you burned with your battery pack is preinstalled on your computer or make data on a disc ...
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...turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer, 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. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of... be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. n 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use .
...turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer, 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. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of... be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. n 98 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use .
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... more than four seconds, your computer will lose all unsaved data. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! 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... cannot insert a disc. You will lose all unsaved data. To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. The umber power light flashes during this mode. ! If the battery runs down while your computer is impossible. To return to use your data frequently.
... more than four seconds, your computer will lose all unsaved data. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! 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... cannot insert a disc. You will lose all unsaved data. To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. The umber power light flashes during this mode. ! If the battery runs down while your computer is impossible. To return to use your data frequently.
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Even when the battery runs down or resuming. Do not move your computer before its power indicator light turns off . n 101 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 off in Hibernate ...
Even when the battery runs down or resuming. Do not move your computer before its power indicator light turns off . n 101 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 off in Hibernate ...
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... Power Options window. Selecting a Power Plan When you set up power schemes for running on AC or battery power to display the window that time, for power consumption. The VAIO Power Management functionality is a software application developed exclusively for each item. 4 Click OK. Otherwise, click ...computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar. For more information on VAIO Power Management, see the help file on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your computer and longer battery life. Click this software application, you can enhance the Windows power management ...
... Power Options window. Selecting a Power Plan When you set up power schemes for running on AC or battery power to display the window that time, for power consumption. The VAIO Power Management functionality is a software application developed exclusively for each item. 4 Click OK. Otherwise, click ...computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar. For more information on VAIO Power Management, see the help file on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your computer and longer battery life. Click this software application, you can enhance the Windows power management ...
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... or the manufacturer of 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. The package protects the module from ESD. n 105 N Upgrading Your... VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you remove any telecommunication links, networks, or modems ...
... or the manufacturer of 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. The package protects the module from ESD. n 105 N Upgrading Your... VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you remove any telecommunication links, networks, or modems ...
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n 107 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 107 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.