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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 ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Touch Pad ...34 Using Special-function Buttons ...35 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 ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Touch Pad ...34 Using Special-function Buttons ...35 Using the Built-in...
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n4 N Precautions ...155 Handling the LCD Screen ...156 Using the Power Source ...157 Handling Your Computer ...158 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...160 Handling Floppy Disks ...161 Handling Discs ...162 Using the Battery Pack ...163 Using Headphones ...165 Handling the Memory Stick ...166 Handling the Hard Disk ...167 Updating Your Computer ...168 Troubleshooting ...169 Computer ...171 System Security ...179 Battery...180 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...182 Internet ...184 Networking ...186 Bluetooth Technology ...189 Optical Discs ...193 Display ...198 Printing ...202 Microphone ...203
n4 N Precautions ...155 Handling the LCD Screen ...156 Using the Power Source ...157 Handling Your Computer ...158 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...160 Handling Floppy Disks ...161 Handling Discs ...162 Using the Battery Pack ...163 Using Headphones ...165 Handling the Memory Stick ...166 Handling the Hard Disk ...167 Updating Your Computer ...168 Troubleshooting ...169 Computer ...171 System Security ...179 Battery...180 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...182 Internet ...184 Networking ...186 Bluetooth Technology ...189 Optical Discs ...193 Display ...198 Printing ...202 Microphone ...203
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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. ! n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Be sure to get started using your computer. Before starting... manufacturers' 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 30)
... 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. ! n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Be sure to get started using your computer. Before starting... manufacturers' 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 30)
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Back A Battery connector (page 22) n 15 N Getting Started
Back A Battery connector (page 22) n 15 N Getting Started
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... display. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is charging. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to deactivate the numeric keypad. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is being read from or written to... is not in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is reading or writing data. Letters appear in use. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Illuminates while data is lit. Press the Num Lk key to type letters in use . Illuminates while the drive...
... display. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is charging. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to deactivate the numeric keypad. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is being read from or written to... is not in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is reading or writing data. Letters appear in use. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Illuminates while data is lit. Press the Num Lk key to type letters in use . Illuminates while the drive...
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... depending on the optional docking station. ! To use your computer. n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for a long period of time, place the computer into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to your computer completely from AC power, unplug...
... depending on the optional docking station. ! To use your computer. n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for a long period of time, place the computer into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to your computer completely from AC power, unplug...
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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 22 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 22 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.
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n 23 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 23 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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4 Push the battery pack down into place. This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. n 24 N Getting Started 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. !
4 Push the battery pack down into place. This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. n 24 N Getting Started 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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...select your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27). Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of delivery. When the battery pack charges close to a power source with the ...manual from your first battery charge. The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is running out of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! n 25 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your...
...select your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27). Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of delivery. When the battery pack charges close to a power source with the ...manual from your first battery charge. The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is running out of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! n 25 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your...
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...is short. n 26 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The battery pack continues to charge while you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer may not enter Hibernate mode... frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of battery. Going back to AC power. Your computer is impossible. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your computer while it uses power...
...is short. n 26 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The battery pack continues to charge while you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer may not enter Hibernate mode... frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of battery. Going back to AC power. Your computer is impossible. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your computer while it uses power...
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... is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. n 27 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can customize the current battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click...
... is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. n 27 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can customize the current battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click...
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To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper. At the confirmation prompt, click OK. Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. n 28 N Getting Started
To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper. At the confirmation prompt, click OK. Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. n 28 N Getting Started
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You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath 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, put your computer is on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 29 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath 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, put your computer is on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 29 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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Do not move your computer to the docking station. Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer while it is attached to the docking station. This may detach the docking station and cause damage to both units. 1 ...
Do not move your computer to the docking station. Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer while it is attached to the docking station. This may detach the docking station and cause damage to both units. 1 ...
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When the battery pack is running out of power, disconnecting your computer from the docking station may cause unstable operations. Use of the computer. Do not disconnect your ...
When the battery pack is running out of power, disconnecting your computer from the docking station may cause unstable operations. Use of the computer. Do not disconnect your ...
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...may temporarily show some hardware devices on either side of the performance selector switch. During the switching process, your computer to conserve battery power. ❑ SPEED mode Uses the NVIDIA video controller to its original position. ❑ STAMINA mode Uses the Intel ...cancel the switching process, set the performance selector switch back to provide faster performance. ! n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Selecting Performance Modes Your computer is equipped with the performance selector switch (1) to close all open applications before changing a performance mode...
...may temporarily show some hardware devices on either side of the performance selector switch. During the switching process, your computer to conserve battery power. ❑ SPEED mode Uses the NVIDIA video controller to its original position. ❑ STAMINA mode Uses the Intel ...cancel the switching process, set the performance selector switch back to provide faster performance. ! n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Selecting Performance Modes Your computer is equipped with the performance selector switch (1) to close all open applications before changing a performance mode...
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... you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the computer when it is lit in use. n 140 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management settings ...to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. ...
... you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the computer when it is lit in use. n 140 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management settings ...to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. ...
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... light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. To avoid loss of power while your computer is in this mode. ! n 141 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 it... is impossible. If the battery runs out of data, you do not intend to the previous work state is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption...
... light blinks slowly in Sleep mode, you cannot insert a disc. To avoid loss of power while your computer is in this mode. ! n 141 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 it... is impossible. If the battery runs out of data, you do not intend to the previous work state is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption...
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See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 138). n 142 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. If you open the LCD...is not used for more than four seconds, your computer. ! You will lose all unsaved data. ✍ You can use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer to return to Normal mode when you press and hold the power button for a certain period of time... This power resuming preference will enter Sleep mode. To modify this, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack.
See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 138). n 142 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. If you open the LCD...is not used for more than four seconds, your computer. ! You will lose all unsaved data. ✍ You can use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer to return to Normal mode when you press and hold the power button for a certain period of time... This power resuming preference will enter Sleep mode. To modify this, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack.