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... ...12 Getting Started ...14 Locating Controls and Ports...15 About the Indicator Lights ...21 Connecting a Power Source ...23 Using the Battery Pack ...24 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...31 Using Your VAIO Computer ...32 Using the Keyboard ...33 Using the Touch Pad ...34 Using Special-function Buttons ...35 Using the Built-in...
... ...12 Getting Started ...14 Locating Controls and Ports...15 About the Indicator Lights ...21 Connecting a Power Source ...23 Using the Battery Pack ...24 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...31 Using Your VAIO Computer ...32 Using the Keyboard ...33 Using the Touch Pad ...34 Using Special-function Buttons ...35 Using the Built-in...
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...Computer...160 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...162 On Handling Floppy Disks ...163 On Handling Discs ...164 On Using the Battery Pack...165 On Using Headphones...167 On Handling Memory Stick Media...168 On Handling the Hard Disk ...169 On Updating Your Computer ...170... Troubleshooting ...171 Computer ...173 System Security ...181 Battery...182 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...184 Internet ...187 Networking ...189 Bluetooth Technology ...193 Optical Discs ...197 Display ...202 Printing ...206 Microphone ...
...Computer...160 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...162 On Handling Floppy Disks ...163 On Handling Discs ...164 On Using the Battery Pack...165 On Using Headphones...167 On Handling Memory Stick Media...168 On Handling the Hard Disk ...169 On Updating Your Computer ...170... Troubleshooting ...171 Computer ...173 System Security ...181 Battery...182 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...184 Internet ...187 Networking ...189 Bluetooth Technology ...193 Optical Discs ...197 Display ...202 Printing ...206 Microphone ...
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... computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your system. n 14 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start 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 manufacturers' instructions. ❑...; Locating Controls and Ports (page 15) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 21) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 23) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 24) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 31)
... computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your system. n 14 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start 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 manufacturers' instructions. ❑...; Locating Controls and Ports (page 15) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 21) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 23) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 24) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 31)
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.... n 21 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is being read from or written to the optical disc media. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 27) for more information. Do not place the computer into Hibernate mode or turned off . Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock...indicator is charging. Press the Scr Lk key to deactivate the numeric keypad. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on . Illuminates while the battery pack is off the indicator. Press it off when this indicator is on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in use ....
.... n 21 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is being read from or written to the optical disc media. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 27) for more information. Do not place the computer into Hibernate mode or turned off . Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock...indicator is charging. Press the Scr Lk key to deactivate the numeric keypad. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on . Illuminates while the battery pack is off the indicator. Press it off when this indicator is on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in use ....
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... do not intend to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. n 23 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 the DC In plug varies depending on the optional docking station. ! To use your computer for your...
... do not intend to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. n 23 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 the DC In plug varies depending on the optional docking station. ! To use your computer for your...
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n 24 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. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
n 24 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. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
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n 25 N Getting Started 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projections (2) on either side of the battery compartment fit into the U-shaped cuts (3) on either side of the battery pack.
n 25 N Getting Started 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projections (2) on either side of the battery compartment fit into the U-shaped cuts (3) on either side of the battery pack.
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This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. n 26 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and push the battery pack down into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. !
This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. n 26 N Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and push the battery pack down into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. !
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...is charging. Removed. Fully charged. - Completely out of the following states: - The charge indicator turns on while the battery pack is charging. The battery pack is in any of power. - Charge indicator light status Lit in orange Unlit Blinks along with the green power indicator...power indicator light Blinks fast in this manual from your first battery charge. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is running out of delivery. n 27 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at ...
...is charging. Removed. Fully charged. - Completely out of the following states: - The charge indicator turns on while the battery pack is charging. The battery pack is in any of power. - Charge indicator light status Lit in orange Unlit Blinks along with the green power indicator...power indicator light Blinks fast in this manual from your first battery charge. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is running out of delivery. n 27 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at ...
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... data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. n 28 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer may not... impossible. When your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. To avoid loss of data when using battery power, you are using the computer. The battery pack continues to charge while you should either connect the...
... data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. n 28 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer may not... impossible. When your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. To avoid loss of data when using battery power, you are using the computer. The battery pack continues to charge while you should either connect the...
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... charge level to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box in To use the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation and check the battery wear level with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To use the battery care function above and check...
... charge level to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box in To use the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation and check the battery wear level with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To use the battery care function above and check...
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n 30 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip under the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it 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) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward, hook your computer is on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode.
n 30 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip under the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it 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) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward, hook your computer is on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode.
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... ❑ Do not place your computer into either of different disc burning software for additional data burning may result. ❑ To make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on your computer, to write data to a disc. This may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or ...to a disc. Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may cause a failure. n 44 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...
... ❑ Do not place your computer into either of different disc burning software for additional data burning may result. ❑ To make sure your battery pack is preinstalled on your computer, to write data to a disc. This may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or ...to a disc. Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may cause a failure. n 44 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...
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... other end into an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable connected to the Docking Station ! Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer to install the battery pack before attaching your computer. Do not move your computer to the docking station; To attach your computer while attached to the docking station ! n 79...
... other end into an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable connected to the Docking Station ! Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer to install the battery pack before attaching your computer. Do not move your computer to the docking station; To attach your computer while attached to the docking station ! n 79...
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... not disconnect your computer from the docking station may result in use before disconnection. Do not disconnect your computer from the Docking Station ! When the battery pack is running out of unsaved data. Be sure to remove your computer from the docking station (page 83), be sure to close video playback...
... not disconnect your computer from the docking station may result in use before disconnection. Do not disconnect your computer from the Docking Station ! When the battery pack is running out of unsaved data. Be sure to remove your computer from the docking station (page 83), be sure to close video playback...
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... screen becomes dark and may lose any unsaved data. During the switching process, your computer to conserve battery power. ❑ SPEED mode Uses the NVIDIA video controller to provide faster performance. ! n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Selecting Performance Modes Your computer is equipped with the performance selector switch (1) to close all open...
... screen becomes dark and may lose any unsaved data. During the switching process, your computer to conserve battery power. ❑ SPEED mode Uses the NVIDIA video controller to provide faster performance. ! n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Selecting Performance Modes Your computer is equipped with the performance selector switch (1) to close all open...
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...of the power management setting you should either connect the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. When using battery power, you select. ! The green power indicator light is in this mode. To save power while not working, you to recharge...computer when it is on in use. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the power management settings to conserve battery life. n 142 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive...
...of the power management setting you should either connect the AC adapter to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. When using battery power, you select. ! The green power indicator light is in this mode. To save power while not working, you to recharge...computer when it is on in use. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the power management settings to conserve battery life. n 142 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive...
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To return to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your data frequently. n 143 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off . ... time while it off automatically. To avoid loss of data, you press and hold the power button for a long period of Hibernate mode. If the battery runs down while your computer for more power than Hibernate mode. ! You will turn it is impossible. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow...
To return to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your data frequently. n 143 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off . ... time while it off automatically. To avoid loss of data, you press and hold the power button for a long period of Hibernate mode. If the battery runs down while your computer for more power than Hibernate mode. ! You will turn it is impossible. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow...
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... indicator light turns off . To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Even when the battery runs down and resuming. See the online specifications to use your computer for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍.... * Your computer is equipped with a built-in flash memory storage or the hard disk drive* and power is turned off . n 145 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the built-in flash memory storage or a hard disk drive...
... indicator light turns off . To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Even when the battery runs down and resuming. See the online specifications to use your computer for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍.... * Your computer is equipped with a built-in flash memory storage or the hard disk drive* and power is turned off . n 145 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the built-in flash memory storage or a hard disk drive...