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... ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 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 Special-function Buttons ...35 Using the Built-in...
... ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 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 Special-function Buttons ...35 Using the Built-in...
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n4 N Precautions ...155 Handling the LCD Screen ...156 Using the Power Source ...157 Handling Your Computer ...158 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...160 Handling Floppy Disks ...161 Handling Discs ...162 Using the Battery Pack ...163 Using Headphones ...165 Handling the Memory Stick ...166 Handling the Hard Disk ...167 Updating Your Computer ...168 Troubleshooting ...169 Computer ...171 System Security ...179 Battery...180 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...182 Internet ...184 Networking ...186 Bluetooth Technology ...189 Optical Discs ...193 Display ...198 Printing ...202 Microphone ...203
n4 N Precautions ...155 Handling the LCD Screen ...156 Using the Power Source ...157 Handling Your Computer ...158 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...160 Handling Floppy Disks ...161 Handling Discs ...162 Using the Battery Pack ...163 Using Headphones ...165 Handling the Memory Stick ...166 Handling the Hard Disk ...167 Updating Your Computer ...168 Troubleshooting ...169 Computer ...171 System Security ...179 Battery...180 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...182 Internet ...184 Networking ...186 Bluetooth Technology ...189 Optical Discs ...193 Display ...198 Printing ...202 Microphone ...203
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Be sure to get started using your VAIO 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 ... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ 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 VAIO 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 ... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 30)
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See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Illuminates while data is being read from or written to activate the numeric keypad. Illuminates while the drive is ... lit. Illuminates while the computer is in STAMINA mode to provide faster performance. Illuminates while the computer is in SPEED mode to conserve battery power. Illuminates while the battery pack is in use . Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is charging. n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer...
See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Illuminates while data is being read from or written to activate the numeric keypad. Illuminates while the drive is ... lit. Illuminates while the computer is in STAMINA mode to provide faster performance. Illuminates while the computer is in SPEED mode to conserve battery power. Illuminates while the battery pack is in use . Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is charging. n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer...
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... for supplying power to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for a long period of time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the computer or on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect...
... for supplying power to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for a long period of time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the computer or on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect...
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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. 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
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n 23 N Getting Started 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.
n 23 N Getting Started 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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4 Push the battery pack down into place. n 24 N Getting Started 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 the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs.
4 Push the battery pack down into place. n 24 N Getting Started 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 the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs.
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... this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27). To select your first battery charge. n 25 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the AC adapter. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to a power source with your computer is...
... this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27). To select your first battery charge. n 25 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the AC adapter. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to a power source with your computer is...
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...power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. n 26 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life is short. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. Your computer is impossible. ...Going back to AC power. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should save your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to the previous work state is supplied with a lithium...
...power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. n 26 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life is short. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. Your computer is impossible. ...Going back to AC power. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should save your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to the previous work state is supplied with a lithium...
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... capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. n 27 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can customize the current battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click...
... capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. n 27 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can customize the current battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click...
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n 28 N Getting Started 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. Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background.
n 28 N Getting Started 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. Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background.
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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 on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack 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) inward, put your computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. 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 on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack 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) inward, put your computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. n 29 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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... into the DC IN port (3) on the docking station (4). 4 Unfold the docking station cover. Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer to install the battery pack before attaching your computer.
... into the DC IN port (3) on the docking station (4). 4 Unfold the docking station cover. Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer to install the battery pack before attaching your computer.
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.... Use of the computer while on the docking station may result in loss of unsaved data or a failure of power, disconnecting your computer. When the battery pack is lit. Make sure that no devices connected to the docking station are in use before disconnection. Do not disconnect your computer off the...
.... Use of the computer while on the docking station may result in loss of unsaved data or a failure of power, disconnecting your computer. When the battery pack is lit. Make sure that no devices connected to the docking station are in use before disconnection. Do not disconnect your computer off the...
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... on your computer screen becomes dark and may lose any unsaved data. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Selecting Performance Modes Your computer is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. During the switching process, your computer to conserve battery power. ❑ SPEED mode Uses the NVIDIA video controller to select a performance mode for...
... on your computer screen becomes dark and may lose any unsaved data. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Selecting Performance Modes Your computer is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. During the switching process, your computer to conserve battery power. ❑ SPEED mode Uses the NVIDIA video controller to select a performance mode for...
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In addition to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. n 140 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management setting you select. ! Using Normal Mode This...
In addition to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. n 140 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management setting you select. ! Using Normal Mode This...
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... previous work state is in Sleep mode, you do not intend to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your data frequently. n 141 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to use your computer is impossible. Sleep mode... it off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn it is in this mode. ! If the battery runs out of power while your computer for a long period of Hibernate mode. If you will lose all unsaved data.
... previous work state is in Sleep mode, you do not intend to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your data frequently. n 141 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to use your computer is impossible. Sleep mode... it off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn it is in this mode. ! If the battery runs out of power while your computer for a long period of Hibernate mode. If you will lose all unsaved data.
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...automatically. This power resuming preference will enter Sleep mode. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 138). To change the Sleep mode settings. To modify this, you can use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer. ! If you press and hold the power button for... a certain period of time, it will be lost if you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. n 142 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on the taskbar and select Power Options...
...automatically. This power resuming preference will enter Sleep mode. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 138). To change the Sleep mode settings. To modify this, you can use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer. ! If you press and hold the power button for... a certain period of time, it will be lost if you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. n 142 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on the taskbar and select Power Options...