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Selecting Performance Modes, STAMINA, SPEED

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n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Selecting Performance Modes Your computer is equipped with the performance selector switch (1) to select a performance mode for lower power consumption or faster performance. ! Be sure to close all open applications before changing a performance mode. If not, you may lose any unsaved data. During the switching process, your computer screen becomes dark and may temporarily show some noise or flicker. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. To cancel the switching process, set the performance selector switch back to its original position. ❑ STAMINA mode Uses the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator and disables some hardware devices on your computer to conserve battery power. ❑ SPEED mode Uses the NVIDIA video controller to provide faster performance. ! The HDMI output port on your computer and the DVI-D port on the docking station are functional only when the computer is in SPEED mode. ✍ You can find the current performance mode by the indicator lights on either side of the performance selector switch.

Section	Page
Before Use	6
Documentation	7
Ergonomic Considerations	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 MOTION EYE Camera	36
Using the Optical Disc Drive	39
Using the ExpressCard Module	49
Using the Memory Stick	52
Using the SD Memory Card	58
Using the Internet	61
Using the Network (LAN)	63
Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN)	65
Using the Bluetooth Function	69
Using Peripheral Devices	74
Connecting a Docking Station	75
Connecting External Speakers	83
Connecting an External Display	84
Selecting Display Modes	93
Using the Multiple Monitors Function	96
Connecting an External Microphone	99
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device	100
Connecting a Printer	103
Connecting an i.LINK Device	104
Customizing Your VAIO Computer	106
Selecting Performance Modes	107
Setting the Password	108
Using Fingerprint Authentication	120
Using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	128
Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center	138
Using the VAIO Status Monitor	139
Using the Power Saving Modes	140
Managing Power with the VAIO Power Management	145
Protecting the Hard Disk	147
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer	148
Adding and Removing Memory	149
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
Mouse	204
Speakers	205
Touch Pad	206
Keyboard	207
Floppy Disks	208
Audio/Video	209
Memory Stick	213
Peripherals	214
Docking Station	215
Support Options	216
Sony Support Information	216

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Customizing Your VAIO Computer

Selecting Performance Modes

Your computer is equipped with the performance selector switch (1) to select a performance mode for lower power

consumption or faster performance.

Be sure to close all open applications before changing a performance mode. If not, you may lose any unsaved data.

During the switching process, your computer screen becomes dark and may temporarily show some noise or flicker. This is normal and does not

indicate a malfunction.

To cancel the switching process, set the performance selector switch back to its original position.

❑

STAMINA

mode

Uses the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator and disables some hardware devices on your computer to conserve battery

power.

❑

SPEED

mode

Uses the NVIDIA video controller to provide faster performance.

The

HDMI

output port on your computer and the

DVI-D

port on the docking station are functional only when the computer is in SPEED mode.

✍

You can find the current performance mode by the indicator lights on either side of the performance selector switch.