Sony PCG-C1MGP User Manual

Sony Notebook User Guide

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Notice

This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machinereadable form without prior written approval.

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Sony, DVgate, i.LINK™ and the i.LINK logo, JogDial™ , PictureGear, Memory Stick™ and the Memory Stick logo, VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

i.LINK™ is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection.

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PowerPanel is a trademark of U.S. Phoenix Technologies Corporation.

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Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

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NERGY STAR

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Safety information

Owner's record

The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony notebook. Record the serial number in the space provided here. Refer to the model and serial number when you call VAIO-Link.

Serial number:________________________

Model number (product name in brackets): PCG-181M (PCG-C1MGP)

Warnings

General

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Opening the unit, for whatever reason, could lead to damages that are not covered by the guarantee.

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To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your VAIO notebook to rain or moisture.

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Avoid using the modem during a severe electrical storm.

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Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

Audio/video

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Audio and picture distortion may occur if this equipment is positioned in close proximity to any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation.

Connectivity

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Never install modem or telephone wiring during a severe lightning storm.

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Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

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Be cautious when installing or modifying telephone lines.

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Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter. To disconnect your notebook completely from mains voltage, unplug the AC adapter.

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Please make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible.

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Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

Hard disk drive

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The magnetic properties of some objects can have serious consequences for your hard disk drive. They can erase the data on the hard drive and cause the computer to malfunction. Do not place your computer near or on any products which emit magnetic fields, mainly:

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TV sets,

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Speakers,

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Magnets,

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Magnetic bracelets.

Regulatory information

Sony hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of European Directive 1999/5/EC (radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive)

This product complies with EN 55022 Class B and EN 55024 for use in following areas: residential, commercial and light-industrial.

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables no longer than 3 metres (9.8 feet).

Please read the printed safety flyers before using your notebook.

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Disposing of lithium ion batteries

Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Dispose of promptly and properly at end-of-life.

Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 60°C (140°F) or incinerate.

Keep away from children.

Your notebook is equipped with an internal backup memory battery. For changing this battery, please contact VAIO-Link:

http://www.vaio-link.com

In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business waste may be prohibited.

Use the public collection system.

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Welcome

Congratulations on purchasing a Sony VAIO notebook. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing and communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computing.

Here are just some of the features your VAIO notebook has to offer.

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Exceptional performance - Your PC includes a fast processor.

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Portability - The rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC power.

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Sony audio and video quality - A high-resolution LCD screen enables you to take advantage of today’s advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software.

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Multimedia features – Enjoy audio and video CDs with the built-in speakers.

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Interconnectivity – Your computer has Memory Stick™ and i.LINK™ functionalities. Memory Stick is Sony’s universal storage medium. i.LINK™ is a bidirectional digital interface for exchanging data.

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Windows® - Your system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft.

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Communications - Access popular online services, send and receive e-mails, browse the Internet...

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Excellent customer support - If you are experiencing any problems with your computer, please check the VAIO-Link web site for a possible solution:

http://www.vaio-link.com

Before contacting VAIO-Link, you may try to solve the problem by reading the User Guide or the manuals and help files for the peripherals or software.

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Documentation pack

Your Documentation Pack contains paper and online user guides on your computer’s hard drive.

Printed documentation

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A Getting Started brochure, where you find a brief description of the items in your box, some specifications of your notebook, and how to set up your notebook;

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A Customer Guide, where you find all the basic information you need to start using your notebook as well as troubleshooting and VAIO-Link information;

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Yo ur Sony Guarantee conditions;

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A Safety Regulations flyer;

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A Modem Regulations Flyer applying to the modem.

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A Bluetooth Safety Flyer applying to the Bluetooth™ function.

Online documentation

1 The Sony Notebook User Guide:

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Using Your Sony Notebook shows you how to use the standard components of your system. In this part of the manual you will also find out what you can do with a Memory Stick™.

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Connecting Peripheral Devices explains how you can add functionality by connecting various peripherals.

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Getting Help explains the support options available to you, and offers basic troubleshooting tips.

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Precautions provides facts and advice about using your notebook.

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Specifications provides details on your computer, drivers and accessories.

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Glossary refers to terms used in this manual.

2 Refer to your Software Guide for information on the bundled software and the Sony applications.

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About the Software is a short description of the features of the software pre-installed on your system.

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Customizing your notebook explains how to set your system and power management.

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Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMs explains how to perform a system and application recovery.

3 Consult the Online Help files of the software you are using for detailed information on features and

troubleshooting.

4 Refer to the Microsoft Quick Start manual for more information on Windows. 5 Go to http://www.club-vaio.sony-europe.com

to find online tutorials about your favorite VAIO software.

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Your notebook and its accessories

The following hardware items are in the box :

1 main unit 7 port replicator

2 rechargeable battery pack 8 AV cable

3 AC adapter 9 pointing stick covers

4 power cord 10 phone plug (country specific)

5 product recovery CD-ROMs 11 phone cable

6 documentation pack

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Ergonomic considerations

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You will be using your notebook as a portable device in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments:

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Position of your computer – Place the computer directly in front of you (1). Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, touchpad, or external mouse. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides. Have breaks during sessions with your computer. Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons.

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Furniture and posture – Sit in a chair with good back support. Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor. A footrest may make you more comfortable. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards.

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Viewing angle of the computer’s display – Use the display’s tilting feature to find the best position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position. Adjust the brightness setting of the display as well.

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Lighting – Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness.

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Placement of an external display – When using an external display, set the display at a comfortable viewing distance. Make sure the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the display.

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This section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer’s internal and external devices.

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Locating controls and connectors

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1 headphone connector (page 56)

2 microphone connector (page 57)

3 port replicator connector (page 50)

4 USB connector (page 58)

5DC In (page 17)

6 phone line jack (page 46)

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1 S400 i.LINK™ connector (page 64)

2 VAIO peripheral original DC

connector

3 PC Card slot (page 35)

4 RELEASE button (page 35)

5 ventilation slot

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There is a ventilation slot located near the PC Card slot. Do not cover the ventilation slot when the notebook is in use.

(page 64)

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Front

1 built-in camera (Motion Eye)

2 microphone (page 57)

3 Bluetooth™ switch (page 63)

4 pointing device (page 29)

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5 speakers (page 56)

6 touchpad buttons (page 29)

7 MagicGate Memory Stick™

slot window

8 MagicGate Memory Stick™

indicator

9 Num Lock indicator (page 27)

10 Caps Lock indicator (page 27)

11 Scroll Lock indicator (page 27)

12 power button (page 21)

13 Jog Dial (page 31)

14 capture button

15 power indicator (page 27)

16 battery indicator (page 27)

17 hard disk drive indicator (page 27)

18 Bluetooth™ indicator (page 27)

(page 37)

(page 27)

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1 battery release lever (page 18)

2 battery connector (page 18)

3 battery lock lever (page 18)

4 reset switch

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Connecting a power source

You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source.

Using the AC adapter

To use the AC adapter, proceed as follows:

1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter (1) into the DC In connector (2) on the computer.

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2 Plug one end of the power cord (3) into the AC adapter. 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet.

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Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter. To disconnect your notebook completely from mains voltage, unplug the AC adapter. Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible.

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Using the battery pack

You can use a battery pack as a source of power. The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase.

Inserting the battery pack

To insert the battery, proceed as follows:

1 Move the lock lever (1) on the bottom of the computer to the Unlock position.

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2 Align the grooves (2) and tabs on the battery (3) with the tabs and notches on the back of the computer,

3 Slide the lock lever into the Lock position to secure the battery on the computer.

and then slide the battery towards the computer until it clicks into place.

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When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery

pack inserted in the battery bay, it uses power from the AC outlet.

! Make sure the cover is closed before inserting the battery pack.

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Charging the battery pack

To charge the battery pack, proceed as follows:

1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Insert the battery pack.

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The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator (1) light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges). When the battery is 85% full, the battery indicator light turns off. This process takes approximately 2.5 hours if your notebook is turned off. To charge the battery completely, continue charging for an additional hour.

battery indicator light status meaning

on The computer is using battery power.

single blink The battery is running out of power.

double blink The battery is charging.

off The computer is using AC power.

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Removing the battery pack

To remove the battery pack, proceed as follows:

1 Turn off the computer. 2 Slide the release lever (1) to the Unlock position and slide the battery away from the computer.

If you charge the battery when the notebook is switched off, the charging process will take approximately two and a half hours. When the battery is running out of power, both the battery and power indicators blink. Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power. The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the

computer. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully

charged battery. You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel utility. The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged any time. Charging a partially discharged battery does

not affect battery life. The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source. When the battery life is nearly depleted, the battery indicator starts

flashing.

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You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode.

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Starting your notebook

To start your computer, proceed as follows:

1 Hold the bottom of the computer firmly and open the cover.

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2 Press the power button (1) of the computer until the green power indicator light (2) turns on.

3 If necessary, press <Fn>+<F5> to adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display. To increase the

brightness, use the up or right arrow keys. To decrease, use the down or left arrow keys.

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If you hold the power switch in the on position for more than four seconds, the computer will turn off. Do not grab the camera lens when opening the cover, you may break the camera.

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Shutting down your notebook

It is important that you shut down your computer properly in order not to lose unsaved data.

To shut down your computer, proceed as follows:

1 Click the Turn Off Computer button from the Windows

2 Select Tur n O ff.

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3 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically.

4 Turn off any peripheral connected to your computer. 5 To close your computer, make sure that the tabs on both sides of the display panel click into the grips.

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Start menu.

The Turn off computer dialog box appears.

The power indicator turns off.

Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents.

If you are unable to shut down your computer:

- close all software in use,

- remove the PC Cards if inserted,

- disconnect any USB devices,

- Then press the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete> key s at th e same t ime; the Task Manager appears, allowing you to close open applications and to shut down the computer. If this does not work, you can press the power switch and hold for four seconds. This will shut down the computer. This operation may result in data loss.

Do not close the cover when the built-in camera is turned to the outside.

During a period of inactivity, you can conserve battery life by using Standby mode.

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Registering your notebook

You can take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive the following benefits by registering your computer:

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To register your Sony Notebook, proceed as follows:

1 Click on the VAIO Online Registration icon in the Start menu, 2 Click Next, 3 Fill in your Registration card fields, 4 Scroll down to the bottom of the form and click Send, 5 Click OK.

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VAIO-Link – If you are experiencing any problems with your computer, you can check the VAIO-Link web site for a possible solution:

http://www.vaio-link.com

Guarantee – Protect your investment. See the Guarantee sheet for the terms and conditions and refer to your Customer Service Guide for more information.

You must connect your phone line before using any online services, including the online registration service.

To access the online Registration web page, you must have a connection to the Internet.

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Using the keyboard

Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer’s, but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific notebook-related tasks.

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Keys Descriptions

Escape key (1) The <Esc> (Escape) key is used to cancel commands.

Function keys (2) The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform

Print Screen key (3) The <Print Screen> key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and moves it

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Correction keys (4) The <Insert>, <Back Space> and <Delete> keys enable you to make corrections.

Fn key (5) The <Fn> key is used in combination with other keys to execute commands.

Navigation keys (6) These keys enable you to move the cursor on the screen.

Application key (7)

Numeric keypad area (8) Contains the keys found on a typical calculator. Use the numeric keypad area to

Operator keys (9) Several keys are always used with at least one other key: <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and

Windows

key (10)

designated tasks. For example, in many applications, <F1> is the Help key. The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next.

to the Windows Clipboard. You can then paste the screenshot into a document and print it.

The Application key displays a shortcut menu; pressing this key is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button.

type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction. Note that you must press the <Num Lock> key to activate the numeric keypad. When you do so, the <Num Lock> indicator illuminates.

<Shift>. When held down with another key, the <Ctrl> (Control) and <Alt> (Alternate) keys offer another way to execute commands. For example, in many applications, instead of choosing the Save command from a menu, you can hold down <Ctrl> and press <S> (referred to as <Ctrl>+<S>). The <Shift> key is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as @ and $.

The key with the Windows equivalent to clicking the Start button on the taskbar.

logo displays the Windows®Start menu; it is

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Combinations and functions with the Windows® key

Combinations Functions

+ F1 Displays the Windows Help and Support Center.

+ Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar.

+ E Displays My Computer.

+ F Displays the Search Results window to find a file

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+ Ctrl + F Displays the Search Results - Computer window

+ M Minimizes all displayed windows.

Shift + + M Returns all minimized windows to their previous

+ R Displays the Run window. This is equivalent to

or folder. This is equivalent to selecting Search and then All files or folders from the Start menu.

where you can locate other computers.

size.

selecting Run from the Start menu.

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Indicators

Indicator Functions

power Power on: lights green.

battery Indicates the status of the battery inserted

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hard disk

Bluetooth™

Light On Off

MagicGate Memory Stick™

Num Lock Turns on when the number keys in the

Caps Lock Turns on when the letters appear in

Scroll Lock Turns on when the screen scrolls

Standby mode: flashes umber.

in the computer.

Turns on when data is read from or written to the hard drive.

Turns on when the Bluetooth™ function is in use.

Data is read from or written to the Memory Stick. Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on.

numeric keypad are active.

uppercase as you type. The <Shift> key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on.

differently (depends on the application, no effect in many applications.)

The Memory Stick is not being accessed.

Turns off when the alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active.

Turns off when the letters appear in lowercase as you type (unless you hold down the <Shift> key).

Turns off when the information moves across the display normally.

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Combinations and functions with the Fn key

Combinations/ Feature Functions

Fn + (ESC) Standby mode Puts the system into Standby mode, a power management

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Fn + (F3) speaker switch Toggles the built-in speaker on and off.

Fn + (F4) speaker volume Adjusts the built-in speaker volume.

Fn + (F5) brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the LCD.

Fn+ / (F7) * switch to the external display

Fn+ / (F8) * switch to the external display

Fn+ (F12) Hibernate mode Provides for the lowest level of power consumption. When you

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* This function can only be used by the first user to log in. It will not work if you have switched to another account. Some functions are not available until Windows

state. To return the system to the active state, press any key.

To increase volume, press <Fn>+<F4> and then or To decrease volume, press <Fn>+<F4> and then or

To increase light intensity, press <Fn>+<F5> and then or To decrease light intensity, press <Fn>+<F5> and then or

Toggles between the LCD, external display (connected to the Monitor connector) and both LCD and external display.

Toggles between the LCD and both LCD and TV.

execute this command, the states of the system and of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off. To return the system to its original state, use the power switch to turn on the power.

is launched.

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Using the pointing device

The stick on the keyboard is a cursor-pointing device. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the stick.

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Action Description

point Press the stick (1) in the appropriate direction to position

click Press the left button (3) once.

double-click Press the left button twice.

right-click Press the right button (4) once. In many applications, this

drag Press the stick in the appropriate direction to position the

scroll Press the stick while pressing the center button.

the pointer (2) on an item or object.

action displays a shortcut menu.

pointer on an item or object. While holding the left button, press the stick, then let it go where needed.

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The scroll function is available only with applications that support a scroll-pointing feature.

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