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... ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in...
... ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in...
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... Computer...157 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...159 On Handling Floppy Disks ...160 On Handling Discs ...161 On Using the Battery Pack...162 On Using Headphones...164 On Handling Memory Stick Media...165 On Handling the Hard Disk ...166 On Handling the Memory Card Adapter......167 On Updating Your Computer ...168 Troubleshooting ...169 Computer ...171 System Security ...179 Battery...181 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...183 Internet ...186 Networking ...188 Bluetooth Technology ...191 Optical Discs ...195 Display ...199 Printing ...203
... Computer...157 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...159 On Handling Floppy Disks ...160 On Handling Discs ...161 On Using the Battery Pack...162 On Using Headphones...164 On Handling Memory Stick Media...165 On Handling the Hard Disk ...166 On Handling the Memory Card Adapter......167 On Updating Your Computer ...168 Troubleshooting ...169 Computer ...171 System Security ...179 Battery...181 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...183 Internet ...186 Networking ...188 Bluetooth Technology ...191 Optical Discs ...195 Display ...199 Printing ...203
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... the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so ...manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 22) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29)
... the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so ...manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 22) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29)
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n 15 N Getting Started A Power indicator (page 20) B Battery indicator (page 20) C Hard disk drive indicator (page 20) D WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 20) E WWAN (Wireless WAN) indicator* (page 20) F Bluetooth indicator (page 20) G S1/S2 buttons (page 34) H STAMINA mode indicator (page 20) I Performance selector switch (page 107) J SPEED mode indicator (page 20) K WIRELESS switch (page 63) L Num lock indicator (page 20) M Caps lock indicator (page 20) N Scroll lock indicator (page 20) O Power button * On selected models only.
n 15 N Getting Started A Power indicator (page 20) B Battery indicator (page 20) C Hard disk drive indicator (page 20) D WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 20) E WWAN (Wireless WAN) indicator* (page 20) F Bluetooth indicator (page 20) G S1/S2 buttons (page 34) H STAMINA mode indicator (page 20) I Performance selector switch (page 107) J SPEED mode indicator (page 20) K WIRELESS switch (page 63) L Num lock indicator (page 20) M Caps lock indicator (page 20) N Scroll lock indicator (page 20) O Power button * On selected models only.
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Back A DC IN port (page 22) B Battery connector (page 23) C Air vent D Security slot n 16 N Getting Started
Back A DC IN port (page 22) B Battery connector (page 23) C Air vent D Security slot n 16 N Getting Started
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...the computer is read from or written to provide faster performance. Illuminates when data is in SPEED mode to the hard disk drive. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick Built-in the Memory Stick slot. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . Illuminates when the computer is charging. Illuminates...Lk key to turn off the computer when this indicator is not being used . Illuminates when data is read from or written to conserve battery power. Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is in MOTION EYE camera is on .) When the ...
...the computer is read from or written to provide faster performance. Illuminates when data is in SPEED mode to the hard disk drive. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick Built-in the Memory Stick slot. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . Illuminates when the computer is charging. Illuminates...Lk key to turn off the computer when this indicator is not being used . Illuminates when data is read from or written to conserve battery power. Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is in MOTION EYE camera is on .) When the ...
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... adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end 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 shutting down and resuming. This power saving mode saves the time of time, place the computer into...
... adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end 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 shutting down and resuming. This power saving mode saves the time of time, place the computer into...
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Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. n 23 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) inward. 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 delivery. n 23 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) 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 24 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 24 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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...battery care function, see To use the battery care function (page 27). When the battery pack charges close to the computer. The battery pack is running out of delivery. To select your first battery charge. Charge the battery pack as the battery pack charges). n 25 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery... pack supplied with your computer is using AC power. ! Battery indicator light status On Blinks...
...battery care function, see To use the battery care function (page 27). When the battery pack charges close to the computer. The battery pack is running out of delivery. To select your first battery charge. Charge the battery pack as the battery pack charges). n 25 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery... pack supplied with your computer is using AC power. ! Battery indicator light status On Blinks...
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... adapter to the previous work state is directly connected to charge while you should save your computer is impossible. When battery life is on while you will lose all unsaved data. The battery pack supplied with your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. Going back to...
... adapter to the previous work state is directly connected to charge while you should save your computer is impossible. When battery life is on while you will lose all unsaved data. The battery pack supplied with your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. Going back to...
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The VAIO Control Center window appears. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. n 27 N Getting Started To use the battery care function You can select your desired maximum charge level with the battery care function to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box. 4 Select the desired maximum charge level. 5 Click OK.
The VAIO Control Center window appears. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. n 27 N Getting Started To use the battery care function You can select your desired maximum charge level with the battery care function 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 Sleep mode. n 28 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! 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.
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 Sleep mode. n 28 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! 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.
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n 41 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 the same disc burning software to add data to burn discs, make ... applications. ❑ Do not place your software application to a used disc. Do not use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you burned with your computer while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit...
n 41 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 the same disc burning software to add data to burn discs, make ... applications. ❑ Do not place your software application to a used disc. Do not use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you burned with your computer while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit...
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... attached to the docking station ! Do not move your computer to the docking station; Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer to install the battery pack before attaching your computer. n 80 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the AC adapter (2) into the DC IN port (3) on the docking station...
... attached to the docking station ! Do not move your computer to the docking station; Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer to install the battery pack before attaching your computer. n 80 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the AC adapter (2) into the DC IN port (3) on the docking station...
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When the battery pack is running out of power, disconnecting your computer from the docking station may result in loss of unsaved data or a failure of unsaved data. ...
When the battery pack is running out of power, disconnecting your computer from the docking station may result in loss of unsaved data or a failure of unsaved data. ...
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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 107 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...
...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 107 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...
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...The green power indicator light is in this mode. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. n 138 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . If ...the battery level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter ...
...The green power indicator light is in this mode. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. n 138 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . If ...the battery level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter ...
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... your computer will lose all unsaved data. ✍ You can use your data frequently. n 139 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . If the battery runs down while your computer is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. You ...Hibernate mode. ! If you press and hold the power button for a long period of data, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. This power resuming preference will lose all unsaved data. The umber power light flashes during this mode. ! If you open the LCD ...
... your computer will lose all unsaved data. ✍ You can use your data frequently. n 139 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . If the battery runs down while your computer is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. You ...Hibernate mode. ! If you press and hold the power button for a long period of data, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. This power resuming preference will lose all unsaved data. The umber power light flashes during this mode. ! If you open the LCD ...
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..., place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer is in this mode. ✍ If you cannot insert a disc. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to use your computer before its power indicator light turns off. Hibernate mode...This power saving mode saves you the time of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is off . n 141 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of shutting down , no data will be activated. The power indicator light is turned off in...
..., place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer is in this mode. ✍ If you cannot insert a disc. Even when the battery runs down and resuming. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to use your computer before its power indicator light turns off. Hibernate mode...This power saving mode saves you the time of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is off . n 141 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of shutting down , no data will be activated. The power indicator light is turned off in...