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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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... 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. ! Be sure to get started using your computer. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer for example... 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)
... 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. ! Be sure to get started using your computer. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer for example... 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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... About the Indicator Lights Your computer is not being used . When the indicator is off . Illuminates when data is in SPEED mode to conserve battery power. Illuminates when data is not being used . Press the Num Lk key to the optical disc media. Press the key a second time ...to the Memory Stick media in Hibernate mode or off the indicator. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick Built-in MOTION EYE camera* Optical disc drive STAMINA mode SPEED mode Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Functions Illuminates when ...
... About the Indicator Lights Your computer is not being used . When the indicator is off . Illuminates when data is in SPEED mode to conserve battery power. Illuminates when data is not being used . Press the Num Lk key to the optical disc media. Press the key a second time ...to the Memory Stick media in Hibernate mode or off the indicator. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick Built-in MOTION EYE camera* Optical disc drive STAMINA mode SPEED mode Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Functions Illuminates when ...
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The shape of time, place the computer 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 the DC In plug varies depending on the optional docking station. ! Make sure that the AC outlet ...
The shape of time, place the computer 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 the DC In plug varies depending on the optional docking station. ! Make sure that the AC outlet ...
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n 23 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 23 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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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. ! This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries.
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... the time of power. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in this manual from your desired maximum charge level with the battery care function, the battery indicator turns off. The battery pack is charging. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the maximum charge...
... the time of power. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in this manual from your desired maximum charge level with the battery care function, the battery indicator turns off. The battery pack is charging. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the maximum charge...
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... as a power source. Going back to charge while you are using battery power, you use the battery pack as Sleep or Hibernate. The battery pack supplied with your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is on while you should either connect the AC adapter to AC... out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently. If the battery level falls below 10%, you will lose all unsaved data. When battery life is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, ...
... as a power source. Going back to charge while you are using battery power, you use the battery pack as Sleep or Hibernate. The battery pack supplied with your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is on while you should either connect the AC adapter to AC... out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently. If the battery level falls below 10%, you will lose all unsaved data. When battery life is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, ...
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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. 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 28 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 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) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch (2) and slide the battery pack away from the computer. n 28 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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Use of the power saving modes while using your software application to burn discs, make sure you burned with your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions ... Easy Media Creator software, use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add more data to a disc. 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...
Use of the power saving modes while using your software application to burn discs, make sure you burned with your battery pack is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions ... Easy Media Creator software, use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add more data to a disc. 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...
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Do not move your computer. Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer while attached to the docking station; Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer to the docking station. n 80 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the AC adapter (2) into the DC IN port (3) ...
Do not move your computer. Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer while attached to the docking station; Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer to the docking station. n 80 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the AC adapter (2) into the DC IN port (3) ...
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Use of the computer. When the battery pack is running out of power, disconnecting your computer from the Docking Station ! Be sure to place your computer. Once you have completed the steps ...
Use of the computer. When the battery pack is running out of power, disconnecting your computer from the Docking Station ! Be sure to place your computer. Once you have completed the steps ...
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... computer restart. ❑ STAMINA mode Uses the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator to conserve battery power. ❑ SPEED mode Uses the NVIDIA video controller to select a performance mode for lower power consumption or faster performance. ! n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Selecting Performance Modes Your computer is equipped with the performance selector switch, you...
... computer restart. ❑ STAMINA mode Uses the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator to conserve battery power. ❑ SPEED mode Uses the NVIDIA video controller to select a performance mode for lower power consumption or faster performance. ! n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Selecting Performance Modes Your computer is equipped with the performance selector switch, you...
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...battery pack. To save power while not working, you select. ! Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the power management settings to conserve battery life. If the battery... level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery...advantage of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive.... such as the power source for your computer, you to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep...
...battery pack. To save power while not working, you select. ! Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the power management settings to conserve battery life. If the battery... level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery...advantage of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive.... such as the power source for your computer, you to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep...
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... open the LCD screen lid. Sleep mode uses more than Hibernate mode. ! To avoid loss of data, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. To return to Normal mode when you cannot insert a disc. If you will lose all unsaved data. ✍ You can use your computer for... is impossible. Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer to return to Normal mode Press any key. ! n 139 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...
... open the LCD screen lid. Sleep mode uses more than Hibernate mode. ! To avoid loss of data, you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. To return to Normal mode when you cannot insert a disc. If you will lose all unsaved data. ✍ You can use your computer for... is impossible. Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer to return to Normal mode Press any key. ! n 139 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...
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Even when the battery runs down and resuming. The power indicator light is off in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 ... the computer into Hibernate mode. This power saving mode saves you do not intend to be lost. The computer enters Hibernate mode. n 141 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off . Hibernate...
Even when the battery runs down and resuming. The power indicator light is off in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 ... the computer into Hibernate mode. This power saving mode saves you do not intend to be lost. The computer enters Hibernate mode. n 141 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off . Hibernate...