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...(page 25) for more information. Illuminates while data is being read from or written to turn off or in Hibernate mode. Press it a second time to type letters in uppercase. Do not ...place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is not...the key a second time to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit. Press the Caps Lock key to deactivate the numeric keypad. Normal...
...(page 25) for more information. Illuminates while data is being read from or written to turn off or in Hibernate mode. Press it a second time to type letters in uppercase. Do not ...place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is not...the key a second time to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit. Press the Caps Lock key to deactivate the numeric keypad. Normal...
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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. n 22 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. n 22 N Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
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... running out of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a power source with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off. The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is not fully charged at the time of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is charging. The battery...
... running out of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a power source with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off. The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is not fully charged at the time of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is charging. The battery...
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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 ! 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.
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n 30 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to turn off automatically. To shut down your computer 1 Turn off . The power indicator light turns off any peripherals connected to the computer. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and then 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 properly, as described below.
n 30 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to turn off automatically. To shut down your computer 1 Turn off . The power indicator light turns off any peripherals connected to the computer. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and then 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 properly, as described below.
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Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Functions Turns on some software. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the... included with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to both. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching.
Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Functions Turns on some software. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the... included with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to both. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching.
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To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk drive and the system power is turned off. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernate n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 107). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. 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. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernate n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 107). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. For details on the power.
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n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Decrease the volume Keep decreasing the volume Press . Press and hold . Swipe your fingertip to the left over the volume control area. To adjust .... ✍ You can start swiping from anywhere on the volume control area to the right over the volume control area. twice when the volume is turned off the volume Restore the volume Press Press twice. Turn off . Press or , or swipe your fingertip to adjust the playback volume. Press and hold .
n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Decrease the volume Keep decreasing the volume Press . Press and hold . Swipe your fingertip to the left over the volume control area. To adjust .... ✍ You can start swiping from anywhere on the volume control area to the right over the volume control area. twice when the volume is turned off the volume Restore the volume Press Press twice. Turn off . Press or , or swipe your fingertip to adjust the playback volume. Press and hold .
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If another software application is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera ... operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. This is possible with the appropriate...
If another software application is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera ... operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. This is possible with the appropriate...
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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 drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray with an optical disc drive. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it down 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 drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray with an optical disc drive. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place.
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... GHz or 5 GHz band, is a security protocol, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). WPA has been designed to turn on ad-hoc networks. ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may be forward compatible with WPA. * See the online specifications to user authentication using...WLAN function, read the Safety Information carefully. Be sure to be restricted by implementing the National Institute of channels). n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function, you first need to set up and using the wireless LAN ...
... GHz or 5 GHz band, is a security protocol, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). WPA has been designed to turn on ad-hoc networks. ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may be forward compatible with WPA. * See the online specifications to user authentication using...WLAN function, read the Safety Information carefully. Be sure to be restricted by implementing the National Institute of channels). n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function, you first need to set up and using the wireless LAN ...
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To open area. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth® devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You ... Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To use the Bluetooth function To use the Bluetooth function, you first need to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function.
To open area. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth® devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You ... Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To use the Bluetooth function To use the Bluetooth function, you first need to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function.
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... can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. For setting up the Bluetooth function. n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use...
... can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. For setting up the Bluetooth function. n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use...
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Their magnetic field may damage the data on the speakers. n 76 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as speakers or headphones, to the external speaker (3). 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on. ✍ Make sure your computer. To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable (1) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (2) i. 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to your speakers are designed for computer use. ! Do not place floppy disks on the disks.
Their magnetic field may damage the data on the speakers. n 76 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as speakers or headphones, to the external speaker (3). 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on. ✍ Make sure your computer. To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable (1) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (2) i. 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to your speakers are designed for computer use. ! Do not place floppy disks on the disks.
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... external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 81) for more information. If you want to your computer. Before turning on your computer, turn on the external display. n 80 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when...
... external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 81) for more information. If you want to your computer. Before turning on your computer, turn on the external display. n 80 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when...
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... substitute fingerprint authentication for users with a fingerprint sensor and you to reset the password. ✍ If your computer is provided for password entry when turning on password allows you have set the machine password. ! Write down your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be sent in ...without entering the password. There are two types of the power-on password and need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer may need assistance to forget the password. Be sure not to reset it safe and private from ...
... substitute fingerprint authentication for users with a fingerprint sensor and you to reset the password. ✍ If your computer is provided for password entry when turning on password allows you have set the machine password. ! Write down your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be sent in ...without entering the password. There are two types of the power-on password and need to be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer may need assistance to forget the password. Be sure not to reset it safe and private from ...
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... setup screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. 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, and then press the Enter key. The password can be... Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. n 92 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the...
... setup screen appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. 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, and then press the Enter key. The password can be... Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. n 92 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the...
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... the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and... then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. Make sure you set the machine password before setting the user password. 1 Turn on password (user password) ! n 93 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the...
... the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and... then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. Make sure you set the machine password before setting the user password. 1 Turn on password (user password) ! n 93 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the...
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... Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press ... once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, ...
... Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press ... once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, ...
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... to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. n 95 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. To remove the password, leave...
... to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. n 95 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. To remove the password, leave...