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Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Selecting Performance Modes n 112 N 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. ! While your computer is in SPEED mode (using the NVIDIA video controller), the window stating that an external display is detected does not appear when you connect the external display to the computer for the first time. To change the display output to the external display, press the Fn+F7 keys. 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.

Section	Page
Before Use	4
Finding More about Your VAIO Computer	5
Ergonomic Considerations	9
Getting Started	11
Locating Controls and Ports	12
About the Indicator Lights	18
Connecting a Power Source	19
Using the Battery Pack	20
Shutting Down Your Computer Safely	28
Updating Your Computer	29
Using Your VAIO Computer	30
Using the Keyboard	31
Using the Touch Pad	33
Using Special-function Buttons	34
Using the Built-in Camera	35
Using the Optical Disc Drive	36
Using the Memory Stick	43
Using Other Modules / Memory Cards	48
Using the Internet	54
Using the Network (LAN)	56
Using the Wireless LAN	57
Using the Bluetooth Function	61
Using Fingerprint Authentication	66
Using the TPM	73
Using Peripheral Devices	82
Connecting a Docking Station	83
Connecting External Speakers or Headphones	91
Connecting an External Display	92
Selecting Display Modes	101
Using the Multiple Monitors Function	103
Connecting an External Microphone	106
Connecting a USB Device	107
Connecting an i.LINK Device	109
Customizing Your VAIO Computer	111
Selecting Performance Modes	112
Setting the Password	114
Using the VAIO Control Center	126
Using the Power Saving Modes	127
Using the VAIO Power Management	132
Protecting the Hard Disk	134
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer	135
Adding and Removing Memory	136
Precautions	141
Handling the LCD Screen	142
Using the Power Source	143
Handling Your Computer	144
Handling the Built-in Camera	147
Handling Discs	148
Using the Battery Pack	149
Using Headphones	151
Handling the Memory Stick	152
Handling the Built-in Storage Device	153
Using Fingerprint Authentication	154
Using the TPM	155
Troubleshooting	156
Computer	158
System Security	166
Battery	167
Built-in Camera	169
Internet	171
Networking	173
Bluetooth Technology	176
Optical Discs	180
Display	184
Printing	189
Microphone	190
Speakers	191
Touch Pad	192
Keyboard	193
Floppy Disks	194
Audio/Video	195
Memory Stick	199
Peripherals	200
Docking Station	201
Trademarks	202

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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.

While your computer is in SPEED mode (using the NVIDIA video controller), the window stating that an external display is detected does not appear

when you connect the external display to the computer for the first time. To change the display output to the external display, press the

keys.

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.