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... and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Connecting a Power Source ...18 Using the Battery Pack ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...26 Using Your VAIO Computer ...27 Using the Keyboard ...28 Using the Pointing Device ...30 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using...
... and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Connecting a Power Source ...18 Using the Battery Pack ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...26 Using Your VAIO Computer ...27 Using the Keyboard ...28 Using the Pointing Device ...30 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using...
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... External Microphone ...130 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...131 Connecting a Printer ...134 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...136 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...138 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...140 Setting the Password ...141 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...144 Using the Power Saving Modes ...145 Managing Power with...
... External Microphone ...130 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...131 Connecting a Printer ...134 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...136 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...138 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...140 Setting the Password ...141 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...144 Using the Power Saving Modes ...145 Managing Power with...
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Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information -
Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information -
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..., software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. To access this online VAIO Recovery Guide: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at ...http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - Provides information...
..., software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. To access this online VAIO Recovery Guide: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at ...http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - Provides information...
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Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 18) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 26) n 10 N Getting Started
Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 18) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 26) n 10 N Getting Started
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 28) ❑ Using the Pointing Device (... (page 65) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 67) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 76) ❑ Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 83) n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 28) ❑ Using the Pointing Device (... (page 65) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 67) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 76) ❑ Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 83) n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... then m or To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. Adjusts the built-in speaker volume. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched.
... then m or To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. Adjusts the built-in speaker volume. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched.
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... resolution. When you execute this key combination changes the resolution. This key combination is turned off. Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore the screen view. ✍ The default resolutions of the standard view and the magnified view are written...
... resolution. When you execute this key combination changes the resolution. This key combination is turned off. Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore the screen view. ✍ The default resolutions of the standard view and the magnified view are written...
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... point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad to scroll vertically. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Device Your computer is available only with two types of the touch pad to place the pointer (2) on an item or...
... point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad to scroll vertically. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Device Your computer is available only with two types of the touch pad to place the pointer (2) on an item or...
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... available only with a supplied spare cap when necessary. Double-click Press the left button twice. Right-click Press the right button (5) once. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Stick The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the pointing stick (1).
... available only with a supplied spare cap when necessary. Double-click Press the left button twice. Right-click Press the right button (5) once. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Stick The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the pointing stick (1).
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To disable a pointing device 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Mouse. The Mouse Properties window appears. 4 Click the Device Select tab. 5 Select radio buttons to disable the pointing devices. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Disabling a Pointing Device You can change the pointing device settings to disable the desired pointing device. 6 Click OK.
To disable a pointing device 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Mouse. The Mouse Properties window appears. 4 Click the Device Select tab. 5 Select radio buttons to disable the pointing devices. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Disabling a Pointing Device You can change the pointing device settings to disable the desired pointing device. 6 Click OK.
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...off . Turn the camera on when the volume is turned off . To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. The LED turns on and off . Special-function button S1/S2 buttons CAMERA OFF button Functions By default, the S1 button toggles the display... and the S2 button places the computer in Standby mode. The LED turns on the window for changing the S button assignments. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer.
...off . Turn the camera on when the volume is turned off . To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. The LED turns on and off . Special-function button S1/S2 buttons CAMERA OFF button Functions By default, the S1 button toggles the display... and the S2 button places the computer in Standby mode. The LED turns on the window for changing the S button assignments. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer.
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... is activated before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ! This is using the camera, exit the application before using such software. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with an built-in MOTION EYE camera to add video functionality to indicate...
... is activated before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ! This is using the camera, exit the application before using such software. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with an built-in MOTION EYE camera to add video functionality to indicate...
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n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Multi Function Bay Your computer is equipped with a component bay, called multi function bay, for installing your PATA hard disk drive) ❑ ...
n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Multi Function Bay Your computer is equipped with a component bay, called multi function bay, for installing your PATA hard disk drive) ❑ ...
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The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 2 Select the hardware you want to remove the device. 6 Click OK. 7 Click Close. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer A window appears, explaining that the device can be safely removed from the system. 5 Click OK. The Stop a Hardware Device window appears. 4 Confirm that it is safe to unplug. 3 Click Stop. To change a bay unit 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar.
The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 2 Select the hardware you want to remove the device. 6 Click OK. 7 Click Close. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer A window appears, explaining that the device can be safely removed from the system. 5 Click OK. The Stop a Hardware Device window appears. 4 Confirm that it is safe to unplug. 3 Click Stop. To change a bay unit 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar.
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n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer 9 Gently pull the button to pop it out of the bay. 8 Push the multi function bay unit eject button (1) to pop out the installed bay unit. 10 Gently take hold of the unit and pull it out.
n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer 9 Gently pull the button to pop it out of the bay. 8 Push the multi function bay unit eject button (1) to pop out the installed bay unit. 10 Gently take hold of the unit and pull it out.
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n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer 11 Insert another bay unit with the label facing up into the bay until it clicks into place.
n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer 11 Insert another bay unit with the label facing up into the bay until it clicks into place.
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To protect the bay unit against theft Your computer is supplied with a security screw and L-shaped screwdriver. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer About bay unit protection against theft, make sure to secure the bay unit on the computer.
To protect the bay unit against theft Your computer is supplied with a security screw and L-shaped screwdriver. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer About bay unit protection against theft, make sure to secure the bay unit on the computer.
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... guide 1 Click Start, point to enhance your computing experience. Locating Ports on your computer to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click MCE 2005 User Guide. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function If a TV tuner bay unit is supplied with the model you with the S Video...
... guide 1 Click Start, point to enhance your computing experience. Locating Ports on your computer to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click MCE 2005 User Guide. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function If a TV tuner bay unit is supplied with the model you with the S Video...
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... connection available in your home. A TV coaxial cable The following connections may not be available depending on the type of your residency. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections !
... connection available in your home. A TV coaxial cable The following connections may not be available depending on the type of your residency. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections !