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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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... (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 VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer. n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer for example, a ...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)
... (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 VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer. n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer for example, a ...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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...(Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it a second time to conserve battery power. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is not in use. Illuminates while the battery pack is in Hibernate mode. Illuminates while the computer is charging. When the indicator is ...unlit, the optical disc media is off or in STAMINA mode to deactivate the numeric keypad. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in...
...(Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it a second time to conserve battery power. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is not in use. Illuminates while the battery pack is in Hibernate mode. Illuminates while the computer is charging. When the indicator is ...unlit, the optical disc media is off or in STAMINA mode to deactivate the numeric keypad. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in...
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n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for a long period of time, place the ...
n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for a long period of time, place the ...
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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. 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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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 the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! 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 place. This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs.
4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! 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 place. This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs.
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... with your computer is not fully charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! To select your first battery charge. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. The charge indicator light turns on while the...
... with your computer is not fully charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! To select your first battery charge. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. The charge indicator light turns on while the...
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...below 10%, you should save your data frequently. Your computer is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. ...Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data, you should save your data frequently and manually...
...below 10%, you should save your data frequently. Your computer is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. ...Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data, you should save your data frequently and manually...
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... the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. 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 to 3 in To enable the battery care function...
... the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. 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 to 3 in To enable the battery care function...
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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. 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. n 28 N Getting Started
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. 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. n 28 N Getting Started
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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 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 ! 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.
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Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer while it is attached to the docking station. Do not move your computer to the docking station ! Use the AC ...
Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer while it is attached to the docking station. Do not move your computer to the docking station ! Use the AC ...
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... your computer from the docking station (page 81), be sure to take your computer. Do not disconnect your computer from the Docking Station ! When the battery pack is lit may cause unstable operations.
... your computer from the docking station (page 81), be sure to take your computer. Do not disconnect your computer from the Docking Station ! When the battery pack is lit may cause unstable operations.
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... the switching process, your computer screen becomes dark and may lose any unsaved data. The HDMI output port on your computer to conserve battery power. ❑ SPEED mode Uses the NVIDIA video controller to its original position. ❑ STAMINA mode Uses the Intel Graphics Media ...Accelerator and disables some noise or flicker. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Selecting Performance Modes Your computer is in SPEED mode. ✍ You can find the current performance mode by the indicator lights on either...
... the switching process, your computer screen becomes dark and may lose any unsaved data. The HDMI output port on your computer to conserve battery power. ❑ SPEED mode Uses the NVIDIA video controller to its original position. ❑ STAMINA mode Uses the Intel Graphics Media ...Accelerator and disables some noise or flicker. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Selecting Performance Modes Your computer is in SPEED mode. ✍ You can find the current performance mode by the indicator lights on either...
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n 140 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management settings to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the computer will ...automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the computer when it is lit in use. In addition to conserve battery life. The green power indicator light is in this mode. Using Normal Mode This...
n 140 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management settings to the normal operating mode, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should be aware that the computer will ...automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short, regardless of the computer when it is lit in use. In addition to conserve battery life. The green power indicator light is in this mode. Using Normal Mode This...
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..., place the computer into a low power consumption mode. Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is impossible. n 141 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the previous work state is in Sleep...
..., place the computer into a low power consumption mode. Going back to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ When your computer is impossible. n 141 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off . To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the previous work state is in Sleep...
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.... To modify this, you press and hold the power button for a certain period of time, it will turn off automatically. 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. 2 Click Change... plan settings under the current power plan. 3 Change the time to Normal mode when you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 138). If the computer is not used for more than four seconds, your computer. !
.... To modify this, you press and hold the power button for a certain period of time, it will turn off automatically. 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. 2 Click Change... plan settings under the current power plan. 3 Change the time to Normal mode when you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 138). If the computer is not used for more than four seconds, your computer. !