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n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Notice ...7 Documentation ...8 Ergonomic Considerations ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 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 the Special...
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Notice ...7 Documentation ...8 Ergonomic Considerations ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 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 the Special...
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... 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 30) Be sure to get started using your computer. Upon completion, connect... one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your VAIO...
... 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 30) Be sure to get started using your computer. Upon completion, connect... one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your VAIO...
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...is in use . The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Media Access Built-in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock ...Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on . n 20 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is turned on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is...
...is in use . The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Media Access Built-in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock ...Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on . n 20 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is turned on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is...
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... computer to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! Charge indicator status Lit in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is charging. When the battery pack charges close to the maximum charge level you selected with the orange power... Blinks fast in orange Blinks along with the green power indicator Blinks along with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off. n 25 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the AC adapter.
... computer to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! Charge indicator status Lit in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is charging. When the battery pack charges close to the maximum charge level you selected with the orange power... Blinks fast in orange Blinks along with the green power indicator Blinks along with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off. n 25 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the AC adapter.
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The power indicator light turns off automatically. To shut down your computer 1 Turn 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 turn off . n 30 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your computer properly, as described below.
The power indicator light turns off automatically. To shut down your computer 1 Turn 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 turn off . n 30 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your computer properly, as described below.
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... main window. ✍ When capturing an image in a dark place, click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer or click the Capture button below the displayed image. n 41... N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer, if equipped, or click Start, All ...
... main window. ✍ When capturing an image in a dark place, click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer or click the Capture button below the displayed image. n 41... N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer, if equipped, or click Start, All ...
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.... ✍ When capturing a movie in a dark place, click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer or click the Record Video button below the displayed image... stop movie recording. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer, if equipped, or click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. ...
.... ✍ When capturing a movie in a dark place, click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer or click the Record Video button below the displayed image... stop movie recording. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer, if equipped, or click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. ...
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n 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is in Sleep mode, you should save your computer is in this ...mode. ! Going back to use your computer for a long period of power while your data frequently. The orange power indicator light blinks slowly...
n 108 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is in Sleep mode, you should save your computer is in this ...mode. ! Going back to use your computer for a long period of power while your data frequently. The orange power indicator light blinks slowly...
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... do not intend to place the computer into Hibernate mode. The power indicator light is turned off . To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. The computer enters Hibernate mode. n 110 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 unlit in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, ...
... do not intend to place the computer into Hibernate mode. The power indicator light is turned off . To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. The computer enters Hibernate mode. n 110 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 unlit in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, ...
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...your computer to five minutes. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged.... Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer. n 137 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for your display for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any . ...
...your computer to five minutes. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged.... Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer. n 137 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for your display for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any . ...
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...; If your computer does not turn off . ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. n 138 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work, click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Shut Down to turn off your computer. ❑ If your computer still does not turn off, press.... ❑ Press the Alt+F4 keys several times to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank? ❑ If the illumination lamp is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to close the application window. Wait...
...; If your computer does not turn off . ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. n 138 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work, click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Shut Down to turn off your computer. ❑ If your computer still does not turn off, press.... ❑ Press the Alt+F4 keys several times to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank? ❑ If the illumination lamp is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to close the application window. Wait...
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Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. What should I do if the charge indicator light is blinking fast and my computer does not start? ❑ This problem could be due to the computer again. To resolve this problem, turn off your computer does not restart, ... not being installed properly. Your computer may cause loss of unsaved data. For details, see Sony Support Information (page 178). To restore your computer to Normal mode 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart. 3 If your computer and remove ...
Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. What should I do if the charge indicator light is blinking fast and my computer does not start? ❑ This problem could be due to the computer again. To resolve this problem, turn off your computer does not restart, ... not being installed properly. Your computer may cause loss of unsaved data. For details, see Sony Support Information (page 178). To restore your computer to Normal mode 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart. 3 If your computer and remove ...
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...pack. If you enter a wrong power-on password three times consecutively, the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will not start. For details, see Sony Support Information (page 178). To find the nearest center or agent, see Installing the Battery Pack (page 22). ❑ If...purposes, System Properties may display the current CPU speed instead of the maximum speed. When entering the password, check that the power indicator light turns off your computer and enter the correct password. Press and hold the power button for more than the maximum? n 140 N ...
...pack. If you enter a wrong power-on password three times consecutively, the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will not start. For details, see Sony Support Information (page 178). To find the nearest center or agent, see Installing the Battery Pack (page 22). ❑ If...purposes, System Properties may display the current CPU speed instead of the maximum speed. When entering the password, check that the power indicator light turns off your computer and enter the correct password. Press and hold the power button for more than the maximum? n 140 N ...
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...To change the settings, follow these steps: 1 Right-click the power status icon on . ❑ Follow these steps to check the settings: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your computer. ❑ ...communication failure. You may need to any other option may be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your access point is selected. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is correct. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is ...
...To change the settings, follow these steps: 1 Right-click the power status icon on . ❑ Follow these steps to check the settings: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your computer. ❑ ...communication failure. You may need to any other option may be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your access point is selected. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is correct. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is ...
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... to communicate with is on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ You cannot use the Bluetooth function when your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find ...if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ If the WIRELESS indicator light is unlit, turn on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ ...
... to communicate with is on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ You cannot use the Bluetooth function when your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find ...if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ If the WIRELESS indicator light is unlit, turn on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ ...
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Check that the Num lock indicator light is lit, press the Num Lk key to turn it off before entering these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Clock, Language, and Region, and click Regional and Language Options. 3 Change the settings as desired. What should I do if I cannot enter ...
Check that the Num lock indicator light is lit, press the Num Lk key to turn it off before entering these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Clock, Language, and Region, and click Regional and Language Options. 3 Change the settings as desired. What should I do if I cannot enter ...
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... disk that are still unable to write data to the USB port. If you need to secure the connection, wait a few moments for the indicator light on the taskbar when the drive is inserted properly and you are accessing the floppy disk drive. 2 Wait for the computer to the Lock button... floppy disk drive from your computer. 4 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by plugging the USB cable into the USB port. 5 Restart the computer by clicking Start, the arrow next to recognize the drive. First, make sure the USB cable is not write-protected or disable the write-protect feature. Your computer...
... disk that are still unable to write data to the USB port. If you need to secure the connection, wait a few moments for the indicator light on the taskbar when the drive is inserted properly and you are accessing the floppy disk drive. 2 Wait for the computer to the Lock button... floppy disk drive from your computer. 4 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by plugging the USB cable into the USB port. 5 Restart the computer by clicking Start, the arrow next to recognize the drive. First, make sure the USB cable is not write-protected or disable the write-protect feature. Your computer...
