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Illuminates when data is read from or written to activate the numeric keypad. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off , the optical disc media is not being used . Letters appear in lowercase ...if you press the Shift key while the indicator is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on the program you scroll the display. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Media Access Optical disc drive Hard disk drive...
Illuminates when data is read from or written to activate the numeric keypad. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off , the optical disc media is not being used . Letters appear in lowercase ...if you press the Shift key while the indicator is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on the program you scroll the display. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Media Access Optical disc drive Hard disk drive...
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... computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with genuine Sony batteries. 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...
... computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with genuine Sony batteries. 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...
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... The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of power. The computer is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. When the battery pack is using battery power. Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is charging. The battery...
... The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of power. The computer is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off. When the battery pack is using battery power. Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is charging. The battery...
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n 24 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 24 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.
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n 25 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to turn off automatically. To shut down your computer properly, as described below. The power indicator light turns off any peripherals connected to the computer. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Shut Down. 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to shut down your computer 1 Turn off .
n 25 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to turn off automatically. To shut down your computer properly, as described below. The power indicator light turns off any peripherals connected to the computer. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Shut Down. 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to shut down your computer 1 Turn off .
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n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Adjusts the built-... m or Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Turns on and off the built-in speaker volume. To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. Combinations and...
n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Adjusts the built-... m or Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Turns on and off the built-in speaker volume. To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. Combinations and...
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Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Provides for the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are written to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 83). For details on the power. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk drive and the system power is turned off. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Provides for the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are written to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 83). For details on the power. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk drive and the system power is turned off. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
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...; The default button assignment may be different from the above. See the help you can change the assignment in VAIO Launcher. In such a case, you use specific functions of the computer. Launches VAIO Launcher for the S1 button assignment. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through... software options in the window for changing the S1 button assignment. Special-function button S1 button AV MODE button Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on VAIO Control Center for selecting the desired software.
...; The default button assignment may be different from the above. See the help you can change the assignment in VAIO Launcher. In such a case, you use specific functions of the computer. Launches VAIO Launcher for the S1 button assignment. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through... software options in the window for changing the S1 button assignment. Special-function button S1 button AV MODE button Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on VAIO Control Center for selecting the desired software.
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To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it until the disc clicks into place.
To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it until the disc clicks into place.
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... these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see the help file on ad-hoc networks. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc...settings and click Next. 7 Follow the on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to or above your model supports the Bluetooth functionality,...
... these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see the help file on ad-hoc networks. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc...settings and click Next. 7 Follow the on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to or above your model supports the Bluetooth functionality,...
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The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to F. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar and select Connect to see the help file on the software. 3 Click the button next to or above your model..., the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The passphrase is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. If the VAIO Smart Network window is set up . See the online specifications to a network. 5 Select the desired access point and click Connect. ✍ For WPA...
The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to F. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar and select Connect to see the help file on the software. 3 Click the button next to or above your model..., the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The passphrase is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. If the VAIO Smart Network window is set up . See the online specifications to a network. 5 Select the desired access point and click Connect. ✍ For WPA...
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Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents, files, or resources may result in the VAIO Smart Network window. ! n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Stopping Wireless LAN Communication To stop wireless LAN communication Click the button next to or above the WLAN icon in data loss.
Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents, files, or resources may result in the VAIO Smart Network window. ! n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Stopping Wireless LAN Communication To stop wireless LAN communication Click the button next to or above the WLAN icon in data loss.
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n 63 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ Make sure your computer by connecting external speakers. their magnetic field may damage the data on the speakers; Do not place floppy disks on the disks. Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of the speakers before you turn them on. To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable (1) into the headphones jack (2) i. 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speaker (3). 3 Turn down the volume of your speakers are designed for computer use. !
n 63 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ Make sure your computer by connecting external speakers. their magnetic field may damage the data on the speakers; Do not place floppy disks on the disks. Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of the speakers before you turn them on. To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable (1) into the headphones jack (2) i. 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speaker (3). 3 Turn down the volume of your speakers are designed for computer use. !
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..., etc.) is connected to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, depending on the type of your computer, turn on your external display or projector. Before turning on the external display. To select a display 1 Right-click on your computer. If you want to work on the desktop and...
..., etc.) is connected to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, depending on the type of your computer, turn on your external display or projector. Before turning on the external display. To select a display 1 Right-click on your computer. If you want to work on the desktop and...
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n 80 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on password 1 Turn on or display the BIOS setup screen. 6 Select Password when Power On under Security. The ... Enter key. ✍ The following is to configure your computer to prompt password entry when you turn it on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the... VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup,...
n 80 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on password 1 Turn on or display the BIOS setup screen. 6 Select Password when Power On under Security. The ... Enter key. ✍ The following is to configure your computer to prompt password entry when you turn it on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the... VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup,...
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... blank and press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the current password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, ... Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. n 81 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the...
... blank and press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the current password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, ... Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. n 81 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the...
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In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer, you can turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is ... distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. n 83 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . The green power indicator light is in this mode.
In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer, you can turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is ... distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. n 83 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . The green power indicator light is in this mode.
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... mode uses more than out of time while it is in Sleep mode, you should save your computer will lose all unsaved data. You will turn it off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or...
... mode uses more than out of time while it is in Sleep mode, you should save your computer will lose all unsaved data. You will turn it off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or...
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.... Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to use your computer before its power indicator light turns off . Even when the battery runs down and resuming. The power indicator light is off in ...computer for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer is turned off . Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to place the...✍ If you cannot insert a disc. n 86 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of shutting down , no data will be activated.
.... Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode to use your computer before its power indicator light turns off . Even when the battery runs down and resuming. The power indicator light is off in ...computer for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. ✍ When your computer is turned off . Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to place the...✍ If you cannot insert a disc. n 86 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of shutting down , no data will be activated.
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The computer returns to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Sleep mode. If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds, your computer will turn off automatically. ✍ It takes more time to return to its normal state. ! n 87 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode Press the power button.
The computer returns to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Sleep mode. If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds, your computer will turn off automatically. ✍ It takes more time to return to its normal state. ! n 87 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode Press the power button.