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... Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 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 Optical Disc...
... Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 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 Optical Disc...
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n4 N Precautions ...145 On Handling the LCD Screen ...146 On Using the Power Source ...147 On Handling Your Computer...148 On Handling Floppy Disks ...150 On Handling Discs ...151 On Using the Battery Pack...152 On Using Headphones...154 On Handling Memory Stick Media...155 On Handling the Hard Disk ...156 On Handling the Memory Card Adapter...157 Troubleshooting ...158 Computer ...160 System Security ...167 Battery...169 Internet ...171 Networking ...173 Bluetooth Technology ...176 Optical Discs ...181 Display ...185 Printing ...187 Microphone ...188 Mouse ...189 Speakers ...190
n4 N Precautions ...145 On Handling the LCD Screen ...146 On Using the Power Source ...147 On Handling Your Computer...148 On Handling Floppy Disks ...150 On Handling Discs ...151 On Using the Battery Pack...152 On Using Headphones...154 On Handling Memory Stick Media...155 On Handling the Hard Disk ...156 On Handling the Memory Card Adapter...157 Troubleshooting ...158 Computer ...160 System Security ...167 Battery...169 Internet ...171 Networking ...173 Bluetooth Technology ...176 Optical Discs ...181 Display ...185 Printing ...187 Microphone ...188 Mouse ...189 Speakers ...190
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... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with 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 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up ...
... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with 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 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up ...
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n 13 N Getting Started A Power indicator (page 18) B Battery indicator (page 18) C Hard disk drive indicator (page 18) D WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 18) E Bluetooth indicator (page 18) F S1/S2 buttons (page 32) G STAMINA mode indicator (page 18) H Performance selector switch (page 102) I SPEED mode indicator (page 18) J WIRELESS switch (page 60) K Num lock indicator (page 18) L Caps lock indicator (page 18) M Scroll lock indicator (page 18) N Power button
n 13 N Getting Started A Power indicator (page 18) B Battery indicator (page 18) C Hard disk drive indicator (page 18) D WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 18) E Bluetooth indicator (page 18) F S1/S2 buttons (page 32) G STAMINA mode indicator (page 18) H Performance selector switch (page 102) I SPEED mode indicator (page 18) J WIRELESS switch (page 60) K Num lock indicator (page 18) L Caps lock indicator (page 18) M Scroll lock indicator (page 18) N Power button
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Back A DC IN port (page 20) B Battery connector (page 21) C Air vents D Security slot n 14 N Getting Started
Back A DC IN port (page 20) B Battery connector (page 21) C Air vents D Security slot n 14 N Getting Started
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...lowercase if you scroll the display. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on . Illuminates when data is read from or written to conserve battery power. Letters appear in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer is off . Press the Num Lk key to type letters in ... STAMINA mode SPEED mode Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is off . When the indicator is off the indicator. Press it a second time to provide faster performance. n 18 N Getting Started About ...
...lowercase if you scroll the display. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on . Illuminates when data is read from or written to conserve battery power. Letters appear in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer is off . Press the Num Lk key to type letters in ... STAMINA mode SPEED mode Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is off . When the indicator is off the indicator. Press it a second time to provide faster performance. n 18 N Getting Started About ...
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... saving mode saves the time of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 132). n 20 N Getting Started Connecting...
... saving mode saves the time of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 132). n 20 N Getting Started Connecting...
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n 21 N Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. 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) inward. 3 Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment until it clicks into place.
n 21 N Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. 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) inward. 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. n 22 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 22 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. !
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... charge level you selected with the battery care function, see To use the battery care function (page 25). Charge the battery pack as the battery pack charges). n 23 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is charging. The battery pack is using AC power. ! When the battery pack charges close to the...
... charge level you selected with the battery care function, see To use the battery care function (page 25). Charge the battery pack as the battery pack charges). n 23 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is charging. The battery pack is using AC power. ! When the battery pack charges close to the...
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...previous work state is impossible. Going back to charge while you use the battery pack as Standby or Hibernate. The battery indicator light is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Standby mode, you should save your...avoid loss of data when using the computer. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is low. To avoid loss of data, you...
...previous work state is impossible. Going back to charge while you use the battery pack as Standby or Hibernate. The battery indicator light is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Standby mode, you should save your...avoid loss of data when using the computer. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is low. To avoid loss of data, you...
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The VAIO Central window appears. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to All Programs, and click VAIO Central. n 25 N Getting Started To use the battery care function You can select your desired maximum charge level with the battery care function to reduce battery degradation. 1 Click Start, point to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box. 4 Select the desired maximum charge level. 5 Click OK.
The VAIO Central window appears. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to All Programs, and click VAIO Central. n 25 N Getting Started To use the battery care function You can select your desired maximum charge level with the battery care function to reduce battery degradation. 1 Click Start, point to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box. 4 Select the desired maximum charge level. 5 Click OK.
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You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or 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) inward. 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 on and not connected to the AC adapter or 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) inward. 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 !
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...10065; Only use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add more data to the same disc. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use memory-resident utility software while writing data...with your computer, to write data to a disc. To complete this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use the ...
...10065; Only use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add more data to the same disc. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use memory-resident utility software while writing data...with your computer, to write data to a disc. To complete this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not use the ...
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... DC IN port (3) on the docking station (4). To attach your computer. Do not move your computer to the docking station; Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer while attached to the docking station.
... DC IN port (3) on the docking station (4). To attach your computer. Do not move your computer to the docking station; Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer while attached to the docking station.
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Do not disconnect your computer from the docking station may result in use before disconnection. When the battery pack is running out of unsaved data. Be sure that no devices connected to close video playback software before disconnecting your computer. Use of the ...
Do not disconnect your computer from the docking station may result in use before disconnection. When the battery pack is running out of unsaved data. Be sure that no devices connected to close video playback software before disconnecting your computer. Use of the ...
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n 102 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Selecting Performance Modes Your computer is equipped with the performance selector switch, you must restart your computer to prompt you for lower power consumption ... 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 provide faster performance. ✍ You can find the current performance mode by the lit indicator...
n 102 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Selecting Performance Modes Your computer is equipped with the performance selector switch, you must restart your computer to prompt you for lower power consumption ... 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 provide faster performance. ✍ You can find the current performance mode by the lit indicator...
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...the power management setting you can take advantage of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 129 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . If the... battery level falls below 10%, you can turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer has two...
...the power management setting you can take advantage of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. The green power indicator light is in this mode. n 129 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . If the... battery level falls below 10%, you can turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer has two...
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... mode. The umber power light flashes during this mode. ! Standby mode uses more power than out of Standby mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! If the battery runs down while your computer is in Standby mode, you will lose all unsaved data. To avoid loss of time while it off the LCD... screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. n 130 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby mode Standby mode turns off . If you should save your computer for a long period of data, you do not intend to the...
... mode. The umber power light flashes during this mode. ! Standby mode uses more power than out of Standby mode quicker than Hibernate mode. ! If the battery runs down while your computer is in Standby mode, you will lose all unsaved data. To avoid loss of time while it off the LCD... screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into a low power consumption mode. n 130 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby mode Standby mode turns off . If you should save your computer for a long period of data, you do not intend to the...
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See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 127). To change the Standby mode settings. If the computer is not used for ... you press and hold the power button for a certain period of time, it will turn off automatically. If you can use VAIO Central to configure your computer will enter Standby mode. This power resuming preference will lose all unsaved data. ✍ You can...Maintenance. 3 Click Power Options. You will be lost if you open the LCD screen lid. n 131 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode when you remove both the AC adapter and the...
See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 127). To change the Standby mode settings. If the computer is not used for ... you press and hold the power button for a certain period of time, it will turn off automatically. If you can use VAIO Central to configure your computer will enter Standby mode. This power resuming preference will lose all unsaved data. ✍ You can...Maintenance. 3 Click Power Options. You will be lost if you open the LCD screen lid. n 131 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode when you remove both the AC adapter and the...