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... ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in...
... ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in...
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... the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Make sure to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your... manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27)
... the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Make sure to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your... manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27)
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... adapter to power your computer or make data on a disc readable on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (e.g. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as... and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. To complete this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your battery pack is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you use circular discs.
... adapter to power your computer or make data on a disc readable on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (e.g. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as... and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. To complete this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your battery pack is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you use circular discs.
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...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 provide faster performance. ✍ You can find the current performance mode ...by the lit indicator on either side of the performance selector switch. 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. !
...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 provide faster performance. ✍ You can find the current performance mode ...by the lit indicator on either side of the performance selector switch. 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. !
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...allows you to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The green power indicator light is in this mode. When using battery power, you should either ...saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. To save power while not working, you select. ! If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you can turn off a specific device such as the power source ...be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you can take advantage of the computer...
...allows you to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The green power indicator light is in this mode. When using battery power, you should either ...saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. To save power while not working, you select. ! If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you can turn off a specific device such as the power source ...be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you can take advantage of the computer...
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... be lost if you cannot insert a disc. To return to Normal mode when you should save your computer will lose any key. ! You can use VAIO Central to configure your computer to return to Normal mode Press any unsaved data. ✍ When your computer is impossible. To avoid loss of Hibernate... mode. The umber power light flashes in Sleep mode, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. You will turn off the LCD screen and places the hard disk and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. Sleep mode uses more...
... be lost if you cannot insert a disc. To return to Normal mode when you should save your computer will lose any key. ! You can use VAIO Central to configure your computer to return to Normal mode Press any unsaved data. ✍ When your computer is impossible. To avoid loss of Hibernate... mode. The umber power light flashes in Sleep mode, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. You will turn off the LCD screen and places the hard disk and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. Sleep mode uses more...
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n 153 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. ... Press the power button. Alternatively, 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 .
n 153 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. ... Press the power button. Alternatively, 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 .
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When your computer is in Hibernate mode, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. n 154 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you do not use VAIO Central to configure your computer to return to Normal mode when you open the LCD screen lid. This power resuming preference will be ...more time to return to be lost if you cannot insert a disc. It takes more time than Sleep mode. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 149). ! This power saving mode saves you the time of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode uses less ...
When your computer is in Hibernate mode, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. n 154 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you do not use VAIO Central to configure your computer to return to Normal mode when you open the LCD screen lid. This power resuming preference will be ...more time to return to be lost if you cannot insert a disc. It takes more time than Sleep mode. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 149). ! This power saving mode saves you the time of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. Hibernate mode uses less ...
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...icon on -screen instructions to change the settings. n 155 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power schemes for running on AC power or batteries to display the window, showing your power status. This icon indicates what ...kind of power source you are added to ensure better operations of your computer and longer battery life. The VAIO Power Management window appears. 2 Follow the on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under the current ...
...icon on -screen instructions to change the settings. n 155 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power schemes for running on AC power or batteries to display the window, showing your power status. This icon indicates what ...kind of power source you are added to ensure better operations of your computer and longer battery life. The VAIO Power Management window appears. 2 Follow the on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under the current ...
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n 160 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your model. The number of available slots depends on adding/removing memory ... module package before you remove any cover or panel from ESD. Improper installation of your computer and disconnect it from its power source (that is, battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in the...
n 160 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your model. The number of available slots depends on adding/removing memory ... module package before you remove any cover or panel from ESD. Improper installation of your computer and disconnect it from its power source (that is, battery pack or AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in the...
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n 162 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack. 3 Wait until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screws (indicated by the arrows below) on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover. 5 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of the computer) to discharge static electricity.
n 162 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack. 3 Wait until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screws (indicated by the arrows below) on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover. 5 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of the computer) to discharge static electricity.
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Do not damage the insulation sheet equipped for module protection. 10 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 11 Tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer. 12 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the motherboard. Do not touch any other components on the computer. n 165 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 9 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into place. !
Do not damage the insulation sheet equipped for module protection. 10 Replace the memory module compartment cover. 11 Tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer. 12 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the motherboard. Do not touch any other components on the computer. n 165 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 9 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into place. !
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n 167 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ On Handling the LCD Screen (page 168) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 169) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (... the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 172) ❑ On Handling Floppy Disks (page 173) ❑ On Handling Discs (page 174) ❑ On Using the Battery Pack (page 175) ❑ On Using Headphones (page 176) ❑ On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 177) ❑ On Handling the Hard Disk (page 178...
n 167 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ On Handling the LCD Screen (page 168) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 169) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (... the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 172) ❑ On Handling Floppy Disks (page 173) ❑ On Handling Discs (page 174) ❑ On Using the Battery Pack (page 175) ❑ On Using Headphones (page 176) ❑ On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 177) ❑ On Handling the Hard Disk (page 178...
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... customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ Computer (page 182) ❑ System Security (page 189) ❑ Battery (page 190) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 192) ❑ Internet (page 195) ❑ Networking (page 197) ❑ Bluetooth Technology...
... customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ Computer (page 182) ❑ System Security (page 189) ❑ Battery (page 190) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 192) ❑ Internet (page 195) ❑ Networking (page 197) ❑ Bluetooth Technology...
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...; Check that came with your VAIO computer. For your safety, use the computer for more information. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. n 182 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapter, which are... adjusted correctly. Reinstall the battery pack, reattach the AC adapter, and then press the ...
...; Check that came with your VAIO computer. For your safety, use the computer for more information. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. n 182 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapter, which are... adjusted correctly. Reinstall the battery pack, reattach the AC adapter, and then press the ...
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... but my screen stays blank? To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 224) or visit the Sony online support Web site. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). Your computer restarts. At... Enter key. If the message "Press to resume, to check that the power indicator goes out. Then turn on the computer again. Then reinstall the battery pack, plug in the AC adapter, and turn on my computer?
... but my screen stays blank? To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 224) or visit the Sony online support Web site. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). Your computer restarts. At... Enter key. If the message "Press to resume, to check that the power indicator goes out. Then turn on the computer again. Then reinstall the battery pack, plug in the AC adapter, and turn on my computer?
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...muting button, set . n 214 N Troubleshooting Speakers What should I cannot hear sound from my speakers? ❑ If your computer is using battery power, make sure the battery pack is properly installed and is charged. ❑ If you are using a program that came with your speakers. ❑ If you are...jack, disconnect the cable and use the speaker cable supplied with your speakers require external power, make sure the volume control is disabled on VAIO Power Management power scheme settings, enable the option. What should I do if my speakers do if I do not work? ❑ ...
...muting button, set . n 214 N Troubleshooting Speakers What should I cannot hear sound from my speakers? ❑ If your computer is using battery power, make sure the battery pack is properly installed and is charged. ❑ If you are using a program that came with your speakers. ❑ If you are...jack, disconnect the cable and use the speaker cable supplied with your speakers require external power, make sure the volume control is disabled on VAIO Power Management power scheme settings, enable the option. What should I do if my speakers do if I do not work? ❑ ...