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... Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 33 Using Special-function Buttons 34...106 Connecting a USB Device 107 Connecting an i.LINK Device 109 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 111 Selecting Performance Modes 112 Setting the Password 114 Using the VAIO Control Center 126 Using the Power Saving Modes 127 Using the VAIO Power Management 132 Protecting the Hard Disk 134 Upgrading Your...
... Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 33 Using Special-function Buttons 34...106 Connecting a USB Device 107 Connecting an i.LINK Device 109 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 111 Selecting Performance Modes 112 Setting the Password 114 Using the VAIO Control Center 126 Using the Power Saving Modes 127 Using the VAIO Power Management 132 Protecting the Hard Disk 134 Upgrading Your...
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...Screen 142 Using the Power Source 143 Handling Your Computer 144 Handling the Built-in Camera 147 Handling Discs 148 Using the Battery Pack 149 Using Headphones 151 Handling the Memory Stick 152 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 153 Using Fingerprint Authentication 154 ...Using the TPM 155 Troubleshooting 156 Computer 158 System Security 166 Battery 167 Built-in Camera 169 Internet 171 Networking 173 Bluetooth Technology 176 Optical Discs 180 Display 184 Printing 189 Microphone 190 Speakers...
...Screen 142 Using the Power Source 143 Handling Your Computer 144 Handling the Built-in Camera 147 Handling Discs 148 Using the Battery Pack 149 Using Headphones 151 Handling the Memory Stick 152 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 153 Using Fingerprint Authentication 154 ...Using the TPM 155 Troubleshooting 156 Computer 158 System Security 166 Battery 167 Built-in Camera 169 Internet 171 Networking 173 Bluetooth Technology 176 Optical Discs 180 Display 184 Printing 189 Microphone 190 Speakers...
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...inside the battery compartment of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the nearest location. In order to find it at our site, you might need. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you are looking for your VAIO PC.... computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of your new...
...inside the battery compartment of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the nearest location. In order to find it at our site, you might need. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you are looking for your VAIO PC.... computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of your new...
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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. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer,...❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (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. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer,...❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 29)
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n 14 N Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back A SIM card slot* B Battery connector (page 20) * On selected models only.
n 14 N Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back A SIM card slot* B Battery connector (page 20) * On selected models only.
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See Charging the Battery Pack (page 23) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Media Access Built-in ... optical disc drive is not in uppercase. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is charging. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Press the Caps Lock key to conserve battery power. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is unlit. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 18 N About the...
See Charging the Battery Pack (page 23) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Media Access Built-in ... optical disc drive is not in uppercase. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is charging. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Press the Caps Lock key to conserve battery power. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is unlit. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 18 N About the...
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... supplied AC adapter for your computer. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 130). If you do not intend to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source...
... supplied AC adapter for your computer. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 130). If you do not intend to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source...
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. n 20 N 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.
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. n 20 N 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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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 21 N 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.
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 21 N 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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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack 4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. n 22 N 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 place.
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack 4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. n 22 N 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 place.
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... charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 N Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your first battery charge. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to the maximum charge level...
... charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 N Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your first battery charge. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to the maximum charge level...
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... the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently. When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to charge while you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such ...as Sleep or Hibernate. Going back to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To avoid loss of data, you will lose all unsaved data. Your computer is supplied with a...
... the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently. When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to charge while you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such ...as Sleep or Hibernate. Going back to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To avoid loss of data, you will lose all unsaved data. Your computer is supplied with a...
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..., All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to 3 in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed information. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function.
..., All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to 3 in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed information. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function.
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. n 26 N 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.
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. n 26 N 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.
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...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. Getting Started > Using ...
...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. Getting Started > Using ...
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... while it is attached to the docking station ! Be sure to the docking station. Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer to install the battery pack before attaching your computer. This may detach the docking station and cause damage to both units. 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer. 2 Plug one...
... while it is attached to the docking station ! Be sure to the docking station. Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer to install the battery pack before attaching your computer. This may detach the docking station and cause damage to both units. 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer. 2 Plug one...
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... docking station (page 89), be sure to take your computer off the docking station. Do not disconnect your computer from the Docking Station ! When the battery pack is running out of the computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station n 88 N Disconnecting Your Computer from the docking station while the IN USE...
... docking station (page 89), be sure to take your computer off the docking station. Do not disconnect your computer from the Docking Station ! When the battery pack is running out of the computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station n 88 N Disconnecting Your Computer from the docking station while the IN USE...
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The HDMI output port on your computer and the DVI-D port on the docking station are functional only when the computer is in SPEED mode. ✍ You can find the current performance mode by the indicator lights on your computer to conserve battery power. ❑ SPEED mode Uses the NVIDIA video controller to provide faster performance. ! Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Selecting Performance Modes n 113 N ❑ STAMINA mode Uses the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator and disables some hardware devices on either side of the performance selector switch.
The HDMI output port on your computer and the DVI-D port on the docking station are functional only when the computer is in SPEED mode. ✍ You can find the current performance mode by the indicator lights on your computer to conserve battery power. ❑ SPEED mode Uses the NVIDIA video controller to provide faster performance. ! Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Selecting Performance Modes n 113 N ❑ STAMINA mode Uses the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator and disables some hardware devices on either side of the performance selector switch.
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In addition to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 127 N Using the Power Saving Modes You can take ...advantage of the power management setting you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct...
In addition to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n 127 N Using the Power Saving Modes You can take ...advantage of the power management setting you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct...
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...consumption mode. To return to Normal mode when you open the LCD screen lid. See Using the VAIO Control Center (page 126). Going back to configure your computer for more power than out of time...If you do not intend to use the VAIO Control Center to the previous work state is in Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs out of data, you remove both... the AC adapter and the battery pack. To avoid loss of power while your computer will be lost if you should save your computer. ! Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n...
...consumption mode. To return to Normal mode when you open the LCD screen lid. See Using the VAIO Control Center (page 126). Going back to configure your computer for more power than out of time...If you do not intend to use the VAIO Control Center to the previous work state is in Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs out of data, you remove both... the AC adapter and the battery pack. To avoid loss of power while your computer will be lost if you should save your computer. ! Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n...