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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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n 10 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Make sure to get started with using your system. Before the first computer startup, do not connect any new hardware that did not normally ... manufacturer's instructions. ❑ 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 VAIO computer. ! Make sure to get started with using your system. Before the first computer startup, do not connect any new hardware that did not normally ... manufacturer's instructions. ❑ 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)
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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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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. 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.
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...blinks in MOTION EYE camera is off . Illuminates when data is not being used . Illuminates when data is read from or written to conserve battery power. Illuminates when the computer is off . The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is in SPEED mode to the Memory Stick media... Optical 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 read from or written to provide faster performance. Illuminates while the built-in Standby mode, and turns off , the Memory Stick media is...
...blinks in MOTION EYE camera is off . Illuminates when data is not being used . Illuminates when data is read from or written to conserve battery power. Illuminates when the computer is off . The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is in SPEED mode to the Memory Stick media... Optical 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 read from or written to provide faster performance. Illuminates while the built-in Standby mode, and turns off , the Memory Stick media is...
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... adapter. 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 the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate...
... adapter. 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 the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate...
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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. 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.
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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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.... 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. When the battery is not fully charged at the time of power. The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges). n 22 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is about 85% charged...
.... 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. When the battery is not fully charged at the time of power. The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges). n 22 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is about 85% charged...
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...mode, such as a power source. When the battery life is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. If the battery wears out when the computer enters Standby mode, you use the battery pack as Standby or Hibernate. The battery indicator light is on while you will lose ...any time. Going back to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a fully charged battery. n 23 N Getting Started ✍ When the battery is running out of power, both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing. To avoid loss of data,...
...mode, such as a power source. When the battery life is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. If the battery wears out when the computer enters Standby mode, you use the battery pack as Standby or Hibernate. The battery indicator light is on while you will lose ...any time. Going back to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a fully charged battery. n 23 N Getting Started ✍ When the battery is running out of power, both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing. To avoid loss of data,...
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You may lose data if you remove the battery 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. 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 pack while the computer is in Standby mode. n 24 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
You may lose data if you remove the battery 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. 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 pack while the computer is in Standby mode. n 24 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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... exit anti-virus software before you exit and close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with your battery is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while...complete this may cause the computer to malfunction. ❑ When using your software application to burn discs, make sure you eject it. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make the data on a disc readable on applicable models using the...
... exit anti-virus software before you exit and close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with your battery is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while...complete this may cause the computer to malfunction. ❑ When using your software application to burn discs, make sure you eject it. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make the data on a disc readable on applicable models using 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 AC adapter (2) and an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable attached to the docking station ! 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 DC IN port (3) on the docking station (4).
To prevent loss of unsaved data, be sure to turn off your computer to the AC adapter (2) into the AC adapter (2) and an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable attached to the docking station ! 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 DC IN port (3) on the docking station (4).
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... may result in loss of the computer. Do not disconnect the computer from the docking station when the IN USE indicator is lit. When the battery is lit may result in loss of unsaved data or a failure of unsaved data. To prevent loss of unsaved data, be sure to close video...
... may result in loss of the computer. Do not disconnect the computer from the docking station when the IN USE indicator is lit. When the battery is lit may result in loss of unsaved data or a failure of unsaved data. To prevent loss of unsaved data, be sure to close video...
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... computer restart. ❑ STAMINA mode Uses the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator to conserve battery power. ❑ SPEED mode Uses the NVIDIA video controller to select a performance mode for lower power consumption or faster performance. ! n 101 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Selecting Performance Modes Your computer is equipped with the performance selector switch, you...
... computer restart. ❑ STAMINA mode Uses the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator to conserve battery power. ❑ SPEED mode Uses the NVIDIA video controller to select a performance mode for lower power consumption or faster performance. ! n 101 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Selecting Performance Modes Your computer is equipped with the performance selector switch, you...
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...10 percent, you should be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you select. ! n 136 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . To save power while not working,... you should either attach the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer, you to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a...
...10 percent, you should be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you select. ! n 136 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . To save power while not working,... you should either attach the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer, you to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a...
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... be lost if you can use VAIO Central to configure the computer to return to the previous work state is in this , you remove both the AC adapter and the battery. To avoid this mode. The ...the hard disk and the CPU to Normal mode Press any unsaved data. n 137 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off automatically. You can change the Standby mode settings. If the... avoid loss of Hibernate mode. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 135). ! If the battery runs down when the computer enters Standby mode, you will enter Standby mode.
... be lost if you can use VAIO Central to configure the computer to return to the previous work state is in this , you remove both the AC adapter and the battery. To avoid this mode. The ...the hard disk and the CPU to Normal mode Press any unsaved data. n 137 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off automatically. You can change the Standby mode settings. If the... avoid loss of Hibernate mode. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 135). ! If the battery runs down when the computer enters Standby mode, you will enter Standby mode.
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.... To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. The power indicator light is turned off. To return to its previous state. ! 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 the power button. The Hibernating screen... Off Computer. 2 Click Hibernate. The computer returns to Normal mode Turn on the hard disk and power is off in this mode. Even when the battery runs down, no data will turn off automatically.
.... To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. The power indicator light is turned off. To return to its previous state. ! 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 the power button. The Hibernating screen... Off Computer. 2 Click Hibernate. The computer returns to Normal mode Turn on the hard disk and power is off in this mode. Even when the battery runs down, no data will turn off automatically.
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It takes more time than Standby mode to be lost if you remove both the AC adapter and the battery. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 135). ! Hibernate mode uses less power than from Hibernate mode than Standby mode. Hibernate mode requires more time to return to ...the computer is in Hibernate mode, you the time of time, put the computer into Hibernate mode. n 140 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you do not use VAIO Central to configure the computer to return to Normal mode from Standby mode. Do not move the computer until its power indicator...
It takes more time than Standby mode to be lost if you remove both the AC adapter and the battery. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 135). ! Hibernate mode uses less power than from Hibernate mode than Standby mode. Hibernate mode requires more time to return to ...the computer is in Hibernate mode, you the time of time, put the computer into Hibernate mode. n 140 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you do not use VAIO Central to configure the computer to return to Normal mode from Standby mode. Do not move the computer until its power indicator...