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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. 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 - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide.
Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. 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 - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide.
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...configuration of your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. Provides... features of your entire hard disk drive 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...
...configuration of your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. Provides... features of your entire hard disk drive 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...
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... 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 your computer. Before...
... 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 your computer. Before...
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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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To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. 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. 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.
To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. 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. 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.
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When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk and the system power is turned off. For details on the power. 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).
When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk and the system power is turned off. For details on the power. 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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... button. Move your preference. Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). Press the left button (3) once. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Device Your computer is available only with two types of the touch pad to scroll vertically. You can disable one finger...
... button. Move your preference. Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). Press the left button (3) once. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Device Your computer is available only with two types of the touch pad to scroll vertically. You can disable one finger...
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... button (3) once. The pointer (2) moves in combination with the buttons located below the space bar. The stronger you push the pointing stick. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Stick The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the pointing stick (1).
... button (3) once. The pointer (2) moves in combination with the buttons located below the space bar. The stronger you push the pointing stick. n 32 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. 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. The Mouse Properties window appears. 4 Click the Device Select tab. 5 Select radio buttons to disable the pointing devices.
To disable a pointing device 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Mouse. 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. The Mouse Properties window appears. 4 Click the Device Select tab. 5 Select radio buttons to disable the pointing devices.
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... assignments on when the volume is equipped with special buttons to both and the S2 button places the computer in Standby mode. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is turned off . Muting button Turns the volume on when the camera is turned off . Special-function button... simultaneous output to help you use specific functions of the computer. To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. The LED turns on the window for changing the S button assignments.
... assignments on when the volume is equipped with special buttons to both and the S2 button places the computer in Standby mode. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is turned off . Muting button Turns the volume on when the camera is turned off . Special-function button... simultaneous output to help you use specific functions of the computer. To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. The LED turns on the window for changing the S button assignments.
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... to find whether your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for a video conference using the software. ✍ The built-in MOTION...
... to find whether your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for a video conference using the software. ✍ The built-in MOTION...
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...±RW drive bay unit - The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 2 Select the hardware you want to remove the device. 6 Click Close. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Multi Function Bay Your computer is safe to unplug. 3 Click Stop. To change a bay unit 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon...
...±RW drive bay unit - The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 2 Select the hardware you want to remove the device. 6 Click Close. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Multi Function Bay Your computer is safe to unplug. 3 Click Stop. To change a bay unit 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon...
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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. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer 8 Gently pull the button to pop it out of the unit and pull it out.
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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. The PC Card is automatically detected by your computer before inserting or removing a PC Card. To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the slot. Some PC Cards or their functions may not be compatible with the front label facing upward. 2 Gently push the PC Card into the PC Card slot with your computer. The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a PC Card ! Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices to shut down your system.
You do not need to your computer. The PC Card is automatically detected by your computer before inserting or removing a PC Card. To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the slot. Some PC Cards or their functions may not be compatible with the front label facing upward. 2 Gently push the PC Card into the PC Card slot with your computer. The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a PC Card ! Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices to shut down your system.
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... then reinstall it. If an "!" If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that a device connected to your system is not recognized. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you remove the card before the computer enters Hibernate mode. It may find that you use...
... then reinstall it. If an "!" If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that a device connected to your system is not recognized. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you remove the card before the computer enters Hibernate mode. It may find that you use...
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... Remove Hardware icon on . A window appears, explaining that it is not removed properly, your computer is still out, push it back in. 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...
... Remove Hardware icon on . A window appears, explaining that it is not removed properly, your computer is still out, push it back in. 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...