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... and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...19 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Pointing Device ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 Using...
... and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...19 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Pointing Device ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 Using...
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... External Microphone ...106 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...107 Connecting a Printer ...110 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...112 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...114 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...116 Setting the Password ...117 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...126 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...144 Setting Up Your Computer with...
... External Microphone ...106 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...107 Connecting a Printer ...110 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...112 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...114 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...116 Setting the Password ...117 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...126 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...144 Setting Up Your Computer with...
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Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. 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 - n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer.
Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. 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 - n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer.
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... manual) - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑...
... manual) - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑...
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n 10 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with using your system. ...
n 10 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with using your system. ...
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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 29) ❑ Using the Pointing Device (... (page 47) ❑ Using the Internet (page 50) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 51) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 61) n 28 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 29) ❑ Using the Pointing Device (... (page 47) ❑ Using the Internet (page 50) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 51) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 61) n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available before Windows is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or Combinations/Feature Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Adjusts the built-in speaker volume. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched.
Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available before Windows is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or Combinations/Feature Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Adjusts the built-in speaker volume. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched.
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For details on the power. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk and the system power is turned off. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Provides for the lowest level of the system and the peripheral devices are written to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 150).
For details on the power. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk and the system power is turned off. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Provides for the lowest level of the system and the peripheral devices are written to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 150).
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.... Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is equipped with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Device Your computer is available only with two types of the pointing device: the touch pad and the pointing stick. Move...
.... Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is equipped with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Device Your computer is available only with two types of the pointing device: the touch pad and the pointing stick. Move...
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n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Stick The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the pointing stick (1). You can replace it with a supplied spare cap when necessary. Action ...
n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Stick The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the pointing stick (1). You can replace it with a supplied spare cap when necessary. Action ...
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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 33 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 33 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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... the S2 button places the computer in Standby mode. Muting button To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons CAMERA OFF button Functions By default, the S1 button toggles among your computer screen, an external display, and...
... the S2 button places the computer in Standby mode. Muting button To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons CAMERA OFF button Functions By default, the S1 button toggles among your computer screen, an external display, and...
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... OFF button located above the keyboard. Make sure that launching or exiting your model is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for example Windows Messenger and Windows MovieMaker. See the online Specifications...
... OFF button located above the keyboard. Make sure that launching or exiting your model is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for example Windows Messenger and Windows MovieMaker. See the online Specifications...
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... a bay unit and install it is equipped with a component bay, called multi function bay, for installing your dealer about the latest information. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Multi Function Bay Your computer is safe to unplug. 3 Click Stop. Available bay units are: ❑ HDD adapter bay unit (for hardware...
... a bay unit and install it is equipped with a component bay, called multi function bay, for installing your dealer about the latest information. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Multi Function Bay Your computer is safe to unplug. 3 Click Stop. Available bay units are: ❑ HDD adapter bay unit (for hardware...
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n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer 8 Gently pull the button to pop it out of the unit and pull it out. 7 Push the multi function bay unit eject button (1) to pop out the installed bay unit. 9 Gently take hold of the bay.
n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer 8 Gently pull the button to pop it out of the unit and pull it out. 7 Push the multi function bay unit eject button (1) to pop out the installed bay unit. 9 Gently take hold of the bay.
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n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer 10 Insert another bay unit with the label facing upward into the bay until it clicks into place.
n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer 10 Insert another bay unit with the label facing upward into the bay until it clicks into place.
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See the online Specifications for details about accessories. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer About bay unit protection against theft To protect the HDD bay unit against theft, secure the bay unit on your computer using a security screw* and L-shaped screwdriver*. * Supplied with optional or supplied HDD bay accessories.
See the online Specifications for details about accessories. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer About bay unit protection against theft To protect the HDD bay unit against theft, secure the bay unit on your computer using a security screw* and L-shaped screwdriver*. * Supplied with optional or supplied HDD bay accessories.
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You do not need to your computer. To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with your computer. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Some PC Cards or their functions may not be compatible with the front label facing upward. 2 Gently push the PC Card into the slot. Inserting a PC Card ! The PC Card is automatically detected by your system. Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices to shut down your computer before inserting or removing a PC Card. The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar.
You do not need to your computer. To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with your computer. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Some PC Cards or their functions may not be compatible with the front label facing upward. 2 Gently push the PC Card into the slot. Inserting a PC Card ! The PC Card is automatically detected by your system. Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices to shut down your computer before inserting or removing a PC Card. The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar.
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... mode from Standby mode or Hibernate mode. It may enter Standby mode. While the card is inserted, your system to your computer. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. mark appears on...
... mode from Standby mode or Hibernate mode. It may enter Standby mode. While the card is inserted, your system to your computer. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. mark appears on...
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... on the taskbar. A window appears, explaining that it is not removed properly, your computer is off, skip steps 1 to unplug. 3 Click Stop. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the device. 6 Click Close. 7 Push the PC Card release button so that the release button...
... on the taskbar. A window appears, explaining that it is not removed properly, your computer is off, skip steps 1 to unplug. 3 Click Stop. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the device. 6 Click Close. 7 Push the PC Card release button so that the release button...