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Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your... the 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 29) Upon completion, connect..., do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Before starting your computer.
Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your... the 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 29) Upon completion, connect..., do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Before starting your computer.
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...you do not intend to use your computer. n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer for your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of ...the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 ...
...you do not intend to use your computer. n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer for your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of ...the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 ...
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n 25 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! To select your first battery charge. When .... To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the maximum charge level you selected with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27). Charge indicator status Lit in...
n 25 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! To select your first battery charge. When .... To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the maximum charge level you selected with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27). Charge indicator status Lit in...
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... pack. Going back to the previous work state is directly connected to AC power. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. When your computer is impossible. Your computer is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. While ...some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should save your computer while it is directly connected to AC...
... pack. Going back to the previous work state is directly connected to AC power. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. When your computer is impossible. Your computer is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. While ...some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should save your computer while it is directly connected to AC...
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n 66 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display (not supplied) to your computer. Connecting a Computer Display You can use the computer with a computer display or a projector. ✍ Connect the power cord of the display's power cord (1) into your display, and the other cables. To connect a computer display 1 If...
n 66 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display (not supplied) to your computer. Connecting a Computer Display You can use the computer with a computer display or a projector. ✍ Connect the power cord of the display's power cord (1) into your display, and the other cables. To connect a computer display 1 If...
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n 67 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display You can connect a multimedia computer display that includes built-in speakers and a microphone to your multimedia computer display (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer. 3 Plug the speaker cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the microphone cable (6) (not supplied) into the microphone jack (7) m on the computer. To connect a multimedia computer display 1 Plug the power cord of your computer.
n 67 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display You can connect a multimedia computer display that includes built-in speakers and a microphone to your multimedia computer display (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer. 3 Plug the speaker cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the microphone cable (6) (not supplied) into the microphone jack (7) m on the computer. To connect a multimedia computer display 1 Plug the power cord of your computer.
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Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector) to your projector into an AC outlet. 2 Plug a display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer. 3 Plug an audio cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the display cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on the projector (6). To connect a projector 1 Connect the power cord (1) of your computer. n 68 N Using Peripheral Devices
Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector) to your projector into an AC outlet. 2 Plug a display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer. 3 Plug an audio cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the display cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on the projector (6). To connect a projector 1 Connect the power cord (1) of your computer. n 68 N Using Peripheral Devices
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To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your printer into an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to the computer. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to print documents. n 76 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to your printer.
To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your printer into an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to the computer. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to print documents. n 76 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to your printer.
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... on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection may not be available depending on your computer does not supply power to external devices that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK...
... on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection may not be available depending on your computer does not supply power to external devices that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK...
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...not use the computer for example. ❑ Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it out by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period of your model. ❑ ... ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with a surge protector. n 103 N Precautions Using the Power Source ❑ See the online specifications to check the power operation of time. ❑ Make... Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer or genuine Sony products.
...not use the computer for example. ❑ Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it out by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period of your model. ❑ ... ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with a surge protector. n 103 N Precautions Using the Power Source ❑ See the online specifications to check the power operation of time. ❑ Make... Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer or genuine Sony products.
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... a power source and turned on . For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. n 117 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer...
... a power source and turned on . For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. n 117 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer...
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...; If you may be incompatible with the optical disc drive. n 136 N Troubleshooting 4 Click Device Manager on the listed device, you notice condensation on the AC power supply and try the disc again.
...; If you may be incompatible with the optical disc drive. n 136 N Troubleshooting 4 Click Device Manager on the listed device, you notice condensation on the AC power supply and try the disc again.
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...to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is connected properly to your computer. We recommend you are using ...a printer, check if the power cable is working because of a power distribution failure. For example, if you connect the device directly to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using...USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is charged. If you are using its own power supply.
...to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is connected properly to your computer. We recommend you are using ...a printer, check if the power cable is working because of a power distribution failure. For example, if you connect the device directly to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using...USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is charged. If you are using its own power supply.