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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...158 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...160 On Handling Floppy Disks ...160 On Handling Discs ...161 On Using the Battery Pack...162 On Using Headphones...163 On Handling Memory Stick Media...164 On Handling the Hard Disk ...165 On Handling the Memory Card ...Adapter...166 Troubleshooting ...167 Computer ...169 System Security ...177 Battery...179 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...181 Internet ...184 Networking ...186 Bluetooth Technology ...189 Optical Discs ...193 Display ...198 Printing ...200 Microphone ......
...Computer...158 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...160 On Handling Floppy Disks ...160 On Handling Discs ...161 On Using the Battery Pack...162 On Using Headphones...163 On Handling Memory Stick Media...164 On Handling the Hard Disk ...165 On Handling the Memory Card ...Adapter...166 Troubleshooting ...167 Computer ...169 System Security ...177 Battery...179 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...181 Internet ...184 Networking ...186 Bluetooth Technology ...189 Optical Discs ...193 Display ...198 Printing ...200 Microphone ......
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... not originally come with your system. Make sure to get started with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with 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,...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 ...
... not originally come with your system. Make sure to get started with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with 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,...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 ...
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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 104) J SPEED mode indicator (page 17) K WIRELESS switch (page 59) 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 104) J SPEED mode indicator (page 17) K WIRELESS switch (page 59) 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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...Num lock Press the Num Lk key to the optical disc. Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is not being used . SPEED mode Illuminates when the computer is off . Letters appear in use. When the indicator is in STAMINA mode to... when the computer is read from or written to deactivate the numeric keypad. Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is in SPEED mode to conserve battery power. Press it a second time to the hard disk. Press the key a second time to turn off the computer when this indicator is on ...
...Num lock Press the Num Lk key to the optical disc. Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is not being used . SPEED mode Illuminates when the computer is off . Letters appear in use. When the indicator is in STAMINA mode to... when the computer is read from or written to deactivate the numeric keypad. Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is in SPEED mode to conserve battery power. Press it a second time to the hard disk. Press the key a second time to turn off the computer when this indicator is on ...
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.... If you do not use your computer for your computer. 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, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the computer or on the AC adapter...
.... If you do not use your computer for your computer. 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, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the computer or on the AC adapter...
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Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase. n 20 N Getting Started 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 the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide the battery pack 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. n 20 N Getting Started 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 the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment until it clicks into place.
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This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. 4 Slide the battery lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. ! n 21 N Getting Started
This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. 4 Slide the battery lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. ! n 21 N Getting Started
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... power. n 22 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is using battery power. The battery pack is charging. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery pack charges). To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to...
... power. n 22 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is using battery power. The battery pack is charging. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery pack charges). To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to...
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...data, you should either attach the AC adapter to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to AC power. When battery life is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your.... Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect battery life. Going back to charge while you are using battery power, you should save your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. When your computer is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your...
...data, you should either attach the AC adapter to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to AC power. When battery life is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your.... Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect battery life. Going back to charge while you are using battery power, you should save your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. When your computer is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your...
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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 your computer is on and not connected to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch (2) and slide the battery pack away from the computer. n 24 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode.
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 your computer is on and not connected to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch (2) and slide the battery pack away from the computer. n 24 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode.
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This may result. Fingerprints and dust on applicable models using the VAIO Zone software. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: .... ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make data on a disc readable on the optical disc ...the disc irreparably. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your battery pack is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may not ...
This may result. Fingerprints and dust on applicable models using the VAIO Zone software. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: .... ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make data on a disc readable on the optical disc ...the disc irreparably. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your battery pack is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may not ...
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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 78 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your 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). When your computer has no battery pack installed, do not attach the computer to the Docking Station !
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 78 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your 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). When your computer has no battery pack installed, do not attach the computer to the Docking Station !
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To prevent loss of unsaved data. When the battery pack is lit may result in loss of unsaved data, be sure to turn off the docking station. Be sure to place your computer from ...
To prevent loss of unsaved data. When the battery pack is lit may result in loss of unsaved data, be sure to turn off the docking station. Be sure to place your computer from ...
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n 104 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Selecting Performance Modes Your computer is equipped with the performance selector switch, you must restart your computer to place it into the selected mode. A ... indicator on either side of the performance selector switch. Once you for 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 104 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Selecting Performance Modes Your computer is equipped with the performance selector switch, you must restart your computer to place it into the selected mode. A ... indicator on either side of the performance selector switch. Once you for 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. !
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... as the LCD screen or the hard disk. The green power indicator light is in this mode. When using battery power, you should either attach the AC adapter to conserve battery life. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the power management setting you select. To save power ...while not working, you can take advantage of time, click Start and Control Panel. n 138 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes ...
... as the LCD screen or the hard disk. The green power indicator light is in this mode. When using battery power, you should either attach the AC adapter to conserve battery life. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the power management setting you select. To save power ...while not working, you can take advantage of time, click Start and Control Panel. n 138 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes ...
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... a disc. Standby mode uses more than Hibernate mode. If the computer is in Standby mode, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. You will lose any key. ! This power resuming preference will enter Standby mode. To avoid this mode. If you open the LCD...you can change the Standby mode settings. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 137). ! To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. If the battery runs down while your computer is impossible. n 139 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off automatically. Going back to configure ...
... a disc. Standby mode uses more than Hibernate mode. If the computer is in Standby mode, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. You will lose any key. ! This power resuming preference will enter Standby mode. To avoid this mode. If you open the LCD...you can change the Standby mode settings. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 137). ! To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. If the battery runs down while your computer is impossible. n 139 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off automatically. Going back to configure ...
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... Normal mode Press the power button. Alternatively, 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. 2 Click Hibernate. To return to its previous state. ! n 141 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power is off automatically. Even when...
... Normal mode Press the power button. Alternatively, 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. 2 Click Hibernate. To return to its previous state. ! n 141 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power is off automatically. Even when...
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... in Hibernate mode, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. This power resuming preference will be activated. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 137). ! n 142 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you do not use VAIO Central to configure your computer to return to Normal mode when you...
... in Hibernate mode, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. This power resuming preference will be activated. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 137). ! n 142 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you do not use VAIO Central to configure your computer to return to Normal mode when you...