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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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... computer. n 10 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up 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 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)
... computer. n 10 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up 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 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 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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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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...to provide faster performance. SPEED mode Illuminates when the computer is not being used . Num lock Press the Num Lk key to conserve battery power. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off . Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is off .... Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is charging. Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is equipped with the following indicator lights. Press the key a second time to the Memory Stick media in STAMINA mode to activate the...
...to provide faster performance. SPEED mode Illuminates when the computer is not being used . Num lock Press the Num Lk key to conserve battery power. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off . Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is off .... Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is charging. Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is equipped with the following indicator lights. Press the key a second time to the Memory Stick media in STAMINA mode to activate the...
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... station. ! 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, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the computer or on the AC adapter...
... station. ! 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, 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. 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. n 20 N Getting Started
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 the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment until it clicks into place. n 20 N Getting Started
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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 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. !
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... To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. The computer is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. When the battery pack is using battery power. n 22 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with ...your computer is not fully charged at the time of power. Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double...
... To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. The computer is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. When the battery pack is using battery power. n 22 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with ...your computer is not fully charged at the time of power. Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double...
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... power indicator lights blink. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should either attach the AC adapter to charge while you are using battery power, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as... flashing. When your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as Standby or Hibernate. n 23 N Getting Started ✍ When the battery pack is running out of data, you should save your data frequently. Keep ...
... power indicator lights blink. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should either attach the AC adapter to charge while you are using battery power, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as... flashing. When your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as Standby or Hibernate. n 23 N Getting Started ✍ When the battery pack is running out of data, you should save your data frequently. Keep ...
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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 pack 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 your computer is in Standby mode. n 24 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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 pack 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 your computer is in Standby mode. n 24 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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... with your software. ❑ Only use circular discs. To complete this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your battery pack is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may not be able to play DVDs created on applicable...use of a disc may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the preinstalled software and while using the VAIO Zone software. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: Click to DVD) Other software programs may not be fully compatible and ...
... with your software. ❑ Only use circular discs. To complete this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your battery pack is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may not be able to play DVDs created on applicable...use of a disc may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the preinstalled software and while using the VAIO Zone software. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: Click to DVD) Other software programs may not be fully compatible and ...
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n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the AC adapter (2) into the DC IN port (3) on the docking station (4). When your computer to the docking station. To attach 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 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 !
n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the AC adapter (2) into the DC IN port (3) on the docking station (4). When your computer to the docking station. To attach 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 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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... station. Be sure that no devices connected to the docking station are in loss of unsaved data, be sure to place your computer. When the battery pack is lit may result in To disconnect your computer from the docking station may cause unstable operations. To prevent loss of unsaved data. Once...
... station. Be sure that no devices connected to the docking station are in loss of unsaved data, be sure to place your computer. When the battery pack is lit may result in To disconnect your computer from the docking station may cause unstable operations. To prevent loss of unsaved data. Once...
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n 104 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. ! A window appears to prompt ... 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.
n 104 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. ! A window appears to prompt ... 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.
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...mode. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of time, click Start and Control Panel. To set the timer for your computer, you can turn off a ...specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk. n 138 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of power management settings to recharge the...
...mode. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of time, click Start and Control Panel. To set the timer for your computer, you can turn off a ...specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk. n 138 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of power management settings to recharge the...
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...more than out of Standby mode quicker than four seconds, your data frequently. n 139 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off automatically. This power resuming preference will turn off the LCD... will lose any unsaved data. ✍ When your computer is in Standby mode, you can use VAIO Central to configure your computer to return to Normal mode when you should save your computer will be... then Turn Off Computer. 2 Click Stand By. If the battery runs down while your computer is in Standby mode, you remove both the AC adapter and the...
...more than out of Standby mode quicker than four seconds, your data frequently. n 139 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off automatically. This power resuming preference will turn off the LCD... will lose any unsaved data. ✍ When your computer is in Standby mode, you can use VAIO Central to configure your computer to return to Normal mode when you should save your computer will be... then Turn Off Computer. 2 Click Stand By. If the battery runs down while your computer is in Standby mode, you remove both the AC adapter and the...
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To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. The computer returns to Normal mode Press the power button. 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 in this mode. ... to its previous state. ! If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds, your computer will be lost. Even when the battery runs down, no data will turn off . Alternatively, 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. 2 Click Hibernate. The power indicator light is turned off automatically...
To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. The computer returns to Normal mode Press the power button. 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 in this mode. ... to its previous state. ! If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds, your computer will be lost. Even when the battery runs down, no data will turn off . Alternatively, 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. 2 Click Hibernate. The power indicator light is turned off automatically...
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.... Do not move your computer before its power indicator light turns off. 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 be lost if you remove both the AC adapter and the...
.... Do not move your computer before its power indicator light turns off. 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 be lost if you remove both the AC adapter and the...