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... and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...21 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using the Switch Function ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 Using...
... and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...21 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using the Switch Function ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 Using...
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... External Microphone ...89 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...90 Connecting a Printer ...93 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...94 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...96 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...98 Setting the Password ...99 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...111 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...119 Setting Up Your Computer with...
... External Microphone ...89 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...90 Connecting a Printer ...93 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...94 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...96 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...98 Setting the Password ...99 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...111 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...119 Setting Up Your Computer with...
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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. !
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. !
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... common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in Brazil It also includes information about the software programs included with http://, your VAIO computer. Explains features of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Non-...your computer must be connected to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin ...
... common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in Brazil It also includes information about the software programs included with http://, your VAIO computer. Explains features of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Non-...your computer must be connected to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin ...
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... Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - See the online specifications to the original factory settings. Provides information about restoring individual software... programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to find out whether your model supports the function. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
... Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - See the online specifications to the original factory settings. Provides information about restoring individual software... programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to find out whether your model supports the function. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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... Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information...
... Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information...
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... 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 computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating...
... 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 computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating...
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... Battery Charge Functions. To make the battery life longer, enable the battery care function. 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 to 4 in the right pane. 4 Click Advanced. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click... check detailed information. n 28 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can select the battery charging method for your battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack.
... Battery Charge Functions. To make the battery life longer, enable the battery care function. 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 to 4 in the right pane. 4 Click Advanced. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click... check detailed information. n 28 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can select the battery charging method for your battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack.
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using the Switch Function (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 59) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 63) n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using the Switch Function (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 59) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 63) n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase the volume, keep pressing Fn+F3 or press Fn+F3 and then m or n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching.
... additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase the volume, keep pressing Fn+F3 or press Fn+F3 and then m or n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching.
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...edge of the touch pad to your finger on the screen using the touch pad. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! If you will be able to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad... this action displays a shortcut menu. Press the left button. Slide your computer. Slide your finger on an item or object. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is...
...edge of the touch pad to your finger on the screen using the touch pad. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! If you will be able to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad... this action displays a shortcut menu. Press the left button. Slide your computer. Slide your finger on an item or object. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is...
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... the MODE button on the model you can switch the mode to each mode in the VAIO Mode Switch settings window. For detailed information, see the help file included with the VAIO Mode Switch. Execute the corresponding tasks that you purchased. Special-function button MODE button SETTING... customize to the switch buttons. ✍ The default button assignments may be different depending on your mood or environment. Displays the VAIO Mode Switch settings window to change the settings for business use, personal use, and entertainment use, you customize each mode for each mode.
... the MODE button on the model you can switch the mode to each mode in the VAIO Mode Switch settings window. For detailed information, see the help file included with the VAIO Mode Switch. Execute the corresponding tasks that you purchased. Special-function button MODE button SETTING... customize to the switch buttons. ✍ The default button assignments may be different depending on your mood or environment. Displays the VAIO Mode Switch settings window to change the settings for business use, personal use, and entertainment use, you customize each mode for each mode.
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... equipped with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Note that launching or exiting your model is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to capture still images and...
... equipped with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Note that launching or exiting your model is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to capture still images and...
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... below the displayed image. See the help file included with the software for more features. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the...
... below the displayed image. See the help file included with the software for more features. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the...
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... once again to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to stop movie recording.
... once again to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to stop movie recording.
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The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place.
The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place.
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n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program.
n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program.
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... a cartridge. *11 Writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. BD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD-
... a cartridge. *11 Writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. BD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD-
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...Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Some contents may not play back discs that conform to a disc. It is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that are required for optimum ...compatibility and viewing quality. Region settings are not compliant with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on the disc package carefully to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. If the region...
...Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Some contents may not play back discs that conform to a disc. It is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that are required for optimum ...compatibility and viewing quality. Region settings are not compliant with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on the disc package carefully to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. If the region...