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n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...7 Ergonomic Considerations ...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 ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons...
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...7 Ergonomic Considerations ...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 ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons...
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...did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your system. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a... time, following 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...
...did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your system. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a... time, following 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...
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Front A Muting (S1) button (page 33) B AV MODE button (page 33) C Num lock indicator (page 19) D Caps lock indicator (page 19) E Scroll lock indicator (page 19) F Power button G LCD screen (page 102) H Built-in speakers (stereo) I Keyboard (page 31) J Touch pad (page 32) n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
Front A Muting (S1) button (page 33) B AV MODE button (page 33) C Num lock indicator (page 19) D Caps lock indicator (page 19) E Scroll lock indicator (page 19) F Power button G LCD screen (page 102) H Built-in speakers (stereo) I Keyboard (page 31) J Touch pad (page 32) n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
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...cable connected to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for a long period of...and resuming. If you do not intend to your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 90). Make sure that the AC outlet is... easily accessible. This power saving mode saves the time of time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the computer. ✍ To disconnect your computer. Using...
...cable connected to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for a long period of...and resuming. If you do not intend to your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 90). Make sure that the AC outlet is... easily accessible. This power saving mode saves the time of time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the computer. ✍ To disconnect your computer. Using...
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..., plug one end of your computer. For example, you can use the computer with a computer display or a projector. ✍ Connect the power cord of the display's power cord (1) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer. n 66 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display (not supplied) to your...
..., plug one end of your computer. For example, you can use the computer with a computer display or a projector. ✍ Connect the power cord of the display's power cord (1) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer. n 66 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display (not supplied) to your...
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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. 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.
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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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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. 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.
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... areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK port, which you can use . See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to external devices that came with your software for more information. ❑...rate depends on your computer. compatible devices you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to your ...
... areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK port, which you can use . See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to external devices that came with your software for more information. ❑...rate depends on your computer. compatible devices you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to your ...
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... built-in MOTION EYE camera, as it may cause the camera to malfunction. ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera is sensitive to the i.LINK port. ❑ Clean the lens protection cover of your computer's power state, as it off with a blower brush or a soft brush.
... built-in MOTION EYE camera, as it may cause the camera to malfunction. ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera is sensitive to the i.LINK port. ❑ Clean the lens protection cover of your computer's power state, as it off with a blower brush or a soft brush.
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...Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound. 3 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. n 142 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a...sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and your computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the...
...Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound. 3 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. n 142 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a...sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and your computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the...
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Turning off . ! n 144 N Troubleshooting Mouse What should I do if the pointer does not move while a software application is securely plugged into the port. ❑ Restart your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data. What should I use my mouse? ❑ Make sure another mouse is not connected. ❑ If the... sure your mouse is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to restart your computer. ❑ If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with your mouse connected.
Turning off . ! n 144 N Troubleshooting Mouse What should I do if the pointer does not move while a software application is securely plugged into the port. ❑ Restart your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data. What should I use my mouse? ❑ Make sure another mouse is not connected. ❑ If the... sure your mouse is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to restart your computer. ❑ If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with your mouse connected.
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...do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is connected properly to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port on and using a printer, check if the power cable is turned on your computer. If you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low...-powered device such as a mouse to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. You may ...
...do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is connected properly to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port on and using a printer, check if the power cable is turned on your computer. If you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low...-powered device such as a mouse to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. You may ...