User Guide
Page 2
... ...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...
User Guide
Page 4
...Computer...170 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...172 On Handling Floppy Disks ...173 On Handling Discs ...174 On Using the Battery Pack...175 On Using Headphones...176 On Handling Memory Stick Media...177 On Handling the Hard Disk ...178 On Handling the Memory Card ...Adapter...179 Troubleshooting ...180 Computer ...182 System Security ...189 Battery...190 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...192 Internet ...195 Networking ...197 Bluetooth Technology ...200 Optical Discs ...204 Display ...208 Printing ...211 Microphone ......
...Computer...170 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...172 On Handling Floppy Disks ...173 On Handling Discs ...174 On Using the Battery Pack...175 On Using Headphones...176 On Handling Memory Stick Media...177 On Handling the Hard Disk ...178 On Handling the Memory Card ...Adapter...179 Troubleshooting ...180 Computer ...182 System Security ...189 Battery...190 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...192 Internet ...195 Networking ...197 Bluetooth Technology ...200 Optical Discs ...204 Display ...208 Printing ...211 Microphone ......
User Guide
Page 12
... 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. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following ... 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) n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your...
... 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. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following ... 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) n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your...
User Guide
Page 14
n 14 N Getting Started A Power indicator (page 19) B Battery indicator (page 19) C Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) D WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) E WWAN (Wireless WAN) indicator* (page 19) F Bluetooth indicator* (page 19) G S1/S2 buttons (page 32) H STAMINA mode indicator (page 19) I Performance selector switch (page 104) J SPEED mode indicator (page 19) K WIRELESS switch (page 61) L Num lock indicator (page 19) M Caps lock indicator (page 19) N Scroll lock indicator (page 19) O Power button * On selected models only.
n 14 N Getting Started A Power indicator (page 19) B Battery indicator (page 19) C Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) D WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) E WWAN (Wireless WAN) indicator* (page 19) F Bluetooth indicator* (page 19) G S1/S2 buttons (page 32) H STAMINA mode indicator (page 19) I Performance selector switch (page 104) J SPEED mode indicator (page 19) K WIRELESS switch (page 61) L Num lock indicator (page 19) M Caps lock indicator (page 19) N Scroll lock indicator (page 19) O Power button * On selected models only.
User Guide
Page 15
Back n 15 N Getting Started A DC IN port (page 21) B SIM card slot* See the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for more information. C Battery connector (page 22) D Air vents E Security slot * On selected models only.
Back n 15 N Getting Started A DC IN port (page 21) B SIM card slot* See the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for more information. C Battery connector (page 22) D Air vents E Security slot * On selected models only.
User Guide
Page 19
... Press the Caps Lock key to the optical disc. Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is on . Battery e Illuminates when the computer is using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is read from or written to type letters in STAMINA mode to... Press it a second time to the hard disk. Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is read from or written to deactivate the numeric keypad. Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is charging. Letters appear in lowercase if ...
... Press the Caps Lock key to the optical disc. Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is on . Battery e Illuminates when the computer is using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is read from or written to type letters in STAMINA mode to... Press it a second time to the hard disk. Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is read from or written to deactivate the numeric keypad. Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is charging. Letters appear in lowercase if ...
User Guide
Page 21
... plug varies depending on the optional docking station. ! See Using Hibernate Mode (page 153). If you do not 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...
... plug varies depending on the optional docking station. ! See Using Hibernate Mode (page 153). If you do not 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...
User Guide
Page 22
n 22 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 22 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.
User Guide
Page 23
This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. n 23 N Getting Started 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. !
This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. n 23 N Getting Started 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. !
User Guide
Page 24
... AC adapter to the computer. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery pack charges). The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of power. n 24 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is charging. The computer...
... AC adapter to the computer. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery pack charges). The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of power. n 24 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is charging. The computer...
User Guide
Page 25
...power source. Going back to AC power. When battery life is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect battery life. The battery pack continues to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to the ...the computer. n 25 N Getting Started ✍ When the battery pack is running out of power, both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing. If the battery level falls below 10%, you use the battery pack as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of data, you...
...power source. Going back to AC power. When battery life is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect battery life. The battery pack continues to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to the ...the computer. n 25 N Getting Started ✍ When the battery pack is running out of power, both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing. If the battery level falls below 10%, you use the battery pack as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of data, you...
User Guide
Page 26
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 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 26 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is in Sleep 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 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. n 26 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is in Sleep mode.
User Guide
Page 39
... 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... to DVD) Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your battery pack is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you eject it. Click to a used disc.
... 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... to DVD) Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your battery pack is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you eject it. Click to a used disc.
User Guide
Page 77
n 77 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 one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (2) and the other end into an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable attached to the Docking Station !
n 77 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 one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (2) and the other end into an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable attached to the Docking Station !
User Guide
Page 81
.... Be sure that no devices connected to turn off the docking station. Once you have completed the steps in loss of the computer. When the battery pack is running out of the computer still on the docking station may result in To disconnect your computer from the docking station (page 82...
.... Be sure that no devices connected to turn off the docking station. Once you have completed the steps in loss of the computer. When the battery pack is running out of the computer still on the docking station may result in To disconnect your computer from the docking station (page 82...
User Guide
Page 104
... 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... 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 place it into the selected mode. A window appears to prompt you must... 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. !
User Guide
Page 150
..., you should either attach the AC adapter to conserve battery life. n 150 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk. If the... battery level falls below 10 percent, you should be aware that...
..., you should either attach the AC adapter to conserve battery life. n 150 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk. If the... battery level falls below 10 percent, you should be aware that...
User Guide
Page 151
...insert a disc. To return to the previous work state is in Sleep mode, you should save your computer will lose any unsaved data. If the battery runs down while your computer is in this mode. Going back to Normal mode Press any unsaved data. ✍ When your computer to return to... the arrow next to Normal mode when you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. Sleep mode uses more than out of Sleep mode quicker than four seconds, your data frequently. You can use VAIO Central to configure your computer is impossible. You will be lost if you open the...
...insert a disc. To return to the previous work state is in Sleep mode, you should save your computer will lose any unsaved data. If the battery runs down while your computer is in this mode. Going back to Normal mode Press any unsaved data. ✍ When your computer to return to... the arrow next to Normal mode when you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. Sleep mode uses more than out of Sleep mode quicker than four seconds, your data frequently. You can use VAIO Central to configure your computer is impossible. You will be lost if you open the...
User Guide
Page 153
... to the Lock button, and Hibernate to place the computer to Hibernate mode. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Even when the battery runs down, no data will turn off automatically. The power indicator light is turned off in this mode. The Hibernating screen appears and the computer... enters Hibernate mode. To return to its previous state. ! 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 .
... to the Lock button, and Hibernate to place the computer to Hibernate mode. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Even when the battery runs down, no data will turn off automatically. The power indicator light is turned off in this mode. The Hibernating screen appears and the computer... enters Hibernate mode. To return to its previous state. ! 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 .
User Guide
Page 154
... into Hibernate mode. When your computer is in Hibernate mode, you do not use VAIO Central to configure your computer to return to be lost if you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. Hibernate mode uses less power than from Sleep mode. Hibernate mode requires more ...time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than Sleep mode. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 149). ! n 154 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you ...
... into Hibernate mode. When your computer is in Hibernate mode, you do not use VAIO Central to configure your computer to return to be lost if you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. Hibernate mode uses less power than from Sleep mode. Hibernate mode requires more ...time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than Sleep mode. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 149). ! n 154 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you ...