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... Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Connecting a Power Source ...19 Using the Battery Pack ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using Special-function Buttons ...30 Using the Built-in...
... Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Connecting a Power Source ...19 Using the Battery Pack ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using Special-function Buttons ...30 Using the Built-in...
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...Computer...156 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...158 On Handling Floppy Disks ...158 On Handling Discs ...159 On Using the Battery Pack...160 On Using Headphones...161 On Handling Memory Stick Media...161 On Handling the Hard Disk ...162 On Handling the Memory Card Adapter......163 Troubleshooting ...164 Computer ...166 System Security ...174 Battery...176 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...178 Internet ...181 Networking ...183 Bluetooth Technology ...186 CDs and DVDs...190 Display ...195 Printing ...197 Microphone...
...Computer...156 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...158 On Handling Floppy Disks ...158 On Handling Discs ...159 On Using the Battery Pack...160 On Using Headphones...161 On Handling Memory Stick Media...161 On Handling the Hard Disk ...162 On Handling the Memory Card Adapter......163 Troubleshooting ...164 Computer ...166 System Security ...174 Battery...176 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...178 Internet ...181 Networking ...183 Bluetooth Technology ...186 CDs and DVDs...190 Display ...195 Printing ...197 Microphone...
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Before the first computer startup, do not connect any new hardware that did not normally come with using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for example, a printer, external hard disk drive, scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's ...; Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) n 10 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer...
Before the first computer startup, do not connect any new hardware that did not normally come with using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for example, a printer, external hard disk drive, scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's ...; Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) n 10 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer...
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n 12 N Getting Started A Power indicator (page 17) B Battery indicator (page 17) C Hard disk drive indicator (page 17) D WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 17) E WWAN (Wireless WAN) indicator* (page 17) F Bluetooth indicator* (page 17) G S1/S2 buttons (page 30) H STAMINA mode indicator (page 17) I Performance selector switch (page 101) J SPEED mode indicator (page 17) K WIRELESS switch (page 57) L Num lock indicator (page 17) M Caps lock indicator (page 17) N Scroll lock indicator (page 17) O Power button * On selected models only.
n 12 N Getting Started A Power indicator (page 17) B Battery indicator (page 17) C Hard disk drive indicator (page 17) D WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 17) E WWAN (Wireless WAN) indicator* (page 17) F Bluetooth indicator* (page 17) G S1/S2 buttons (page 30) H STAMINA mode indicator (page 17) I Performance selector switch (page 101) J SPEED mode indicator (page 17) K WIRELESS switch (page 57) L Num lock indicator (page 17) M Caps lock indicator (page 17) N Scroll lock indicator (page 17) O Power button * On selected models only.
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Back n 13 N Getting Started A DC IN port (page 19) B SIM card slot* See the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for more information. C Battery connector (page 20) D Air vents E Security slot * On selected models only.
Back n 13 N Getting Started A DC IN port (page 19) B SIM card slot* See the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for more information. C Battery connector (page 20) D Air vents E Security slot * On selected models only.
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... disc drive STAMINA mode SPEED mode Hard disk Num lock Caps lock Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery is charging. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is not being used . Do not enter Standby mode or turn off , the...in use. n 17 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is on . Illuminates when the computer is read from or written to conserve battery power. Press the key a second time to the hard disk. When the indicator is on . Letters appear in uppercase. Press it a second time...
... disc drive STAMINA mode SPEED mode Hard disk Num lock Caps lock Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery is charging. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is not being used . Do not enter Standby mode or turn off , the...in use. n 17 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is on . Illuminates when the computer is read from or written to conserve battery power. Press the key a second time to the hard disk. When the indicator is on . Letters appear in uppercase. Press it a second time...
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... resuming. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. n 19 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 time, put the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the computer or on the AC adapter...
... resuming. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. n 19 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 time, put the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the computer or on the AC adapter...
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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 switch (1) to secure the battery on the computer. n 20 N Getting Started 4 Slide the battery lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide the battery into the battery compartment until it clicks into place. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase.
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 switch (1) to secure the battery on the computer. n 20 N Getting Started 4 Slide the battery lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide the battery into the battery compartment until it clicks into place. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase.
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n 21 N Getting Started ✍ When the computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries.
n 21 N Getting Started ✍ When the computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries.
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The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges). The battery is charging. The battery is running out of purchase. The computer is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. When the battery is using battery power. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter...
The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges). The battery is charging. The battery is running out of purchase. The computer is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. When the battery is using battery power. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter...
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...to the previous work state is on while you should save your data frequently. If the battery level falls below 10%, you use the battery pack as Standby or Hibernate. The battery indicator light is impossible. Going back to AC power. For some software applications and some.... To avoid loss of data when using the computer. Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life. The battery pack continues to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a fully charged battery. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently and manually ...
...to the previous work state is on while you should save your data frequently. If the battery level falls below 10%, you use the battery pack as Standby or Hibernate. The battery indicator light is impossible. Going back to AC power. For some software applications and some.... To avoid loss of data when using the computer. Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life. The battery pack continues to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a fully charged battery. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently and manually ...
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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) and slide the battery away from the computer. n 24 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 switch (1) to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode.
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) and slide the battery away from the computer. n 24 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 switch (1) to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode.
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... software. This will affect the use of the disc irreparably. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power the computer or make sure your battery is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike ... close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with your software application to discs. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make the data on a disc readable on an optical disc drive, you need to close the...
... software. This will affect the use of the disc irreparably. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power the computer or make sure your battery is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike ... close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with your software application to discs. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make the data on a disc readable on an optical disc drive, you need to close the...
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To prevent loss of unsaved data, be sure to turn off your computer to the AC adapter (2) into the DC IN port (3) on the docking station (4). n 75 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the docking station. When the computer has no battery inserted, do not attach the computer to the Docking Station ! To attach your computer before attaching it to the docking station. 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer. 2 Plug the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (2) and an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable attached to the docking station !
To prevent loss of unsaved data, be sure to turn off your computer to the AC adapter (2) into the DC IN port (3) on the docking station (4). n 75 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the docking station. When the computer has no battery inserted, do not attach the computer to the Docking Station ! To attach your computer before attaching it to the docking station. 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer. 2 Plug the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (2) and an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable attached to the docking station !
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... computer from the docking station may result in loss of unsaved data or a failure of the computer. To prevent loss of unsaved data. When the battery is lit may result in use before disconnecting it from the docking station when the IN USE indicator is lit. Do not disconnect the computer...
... computer from the docking station may result in loss of unsaved data or a failure of the computer. To prevent loss of unsaved data. When the battery is lit may result in use before disconnecting it from the docking station when the IN USE indicator is lit. Do not disconnect the computer...
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n 101 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Selecting Performance Modes Your computer is equipped with the performance selector switch, you for lower power consumption or faster performance. ! Once you have changed ... performance mode with the performance selector switch (1) to select a performance mode for computer restart. ❑ STAMINA mode Uses the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator to conserve battery power. ❑ SPEED mode Uses the NVIDIA video controller to place it into the selected mode. A window appears to prompt you must restart your computer...
n 101 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Selecting Performance Modes Your computer is equipped with the performance selector switch, you for lower power consumption or faster performance. ! Once you have changed ... performance mode with the performance selector switch (1) to select a performance mode for computer restart. ❑ STAMINA mode Uses the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator to conserve battery power. ❑ SPEED mode Uses the NVIDIA video controller to place it into the selected mode. A window appears to prompt you must restart your computer...
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... computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the computer when it is on in use a battery as the LCD screen or the hard disk. n 136 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you select...
... computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the computer when it is on in use a battery as the LCD screen or the hard disk. n 136 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you select...
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.... This power resuming preference will lose any unsaved data. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 135). ! The umber power light flashes in Standby mode, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery. You will turn off the LCD screen and sets the hard disk and the CPU to... a low power consumption mode. To avoid loss of data, you open the LCD screen lid. n 137 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off...
.... This power resuming preference will lose any unsaved data. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 135). ! The umber power light flashes in Standby mode, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery. You will turn off the LCD screen and sets the hard disk and the CPU to... a low power consumption mode. To avoid loss of data, you open the LCD screen lid. n 137 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off...
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... more than four seconds, the computer will be lost. To return to its previous state. ! Even when the battery runs down, no data will turn off in this mode. n 139 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the computer by pressing...
... more than four seconds, the computer will be lost. To return to its previous state. ! Even when the battery runs down, no data will turn off in this mode. n 139 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the computer by pressing...
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... Normal mode from Standby mode. You can use the computer for a long period of shutting down or resuming. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 135). ! This power resuming preference will be activated. Do not move the computer until its power indicator light turns off. Hibernate ... return to be lost if you remove both the AC adapter and the battery. When the computer is in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. n 140 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you do not use VAIO Central to configure the computer to return to Normal mode when you open ...
... Normal mode from Standby mode. You can use the computer for a long period of shutting down or resuming. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 135). ! This power resuming preference will be activated. Do not move the computer until its power indicator light turns off. Hibernate ... return to be lost if you remove both the AC adapter and the battery. When the computer is in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. n 140 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you do not use VAIO Central to configure the computer to return to Normal mode when you open ...