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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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Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Contains an overview of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on your purchase of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to provide state-of-the-art personal computing.
Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Contains an overview of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on your purchase of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to provide state-of-the-art personal computing.
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...software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. To access this manual) - Contains 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 areas....
...software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. To access this manual) - Contains 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 areas....
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... (page 27) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with using your VAIO computer. ! 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...
... (page 27) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with using your VAIO computer. ! 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...
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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 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. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. 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 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. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. 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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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. 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.
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. 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.
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n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Device Your computer is available only with two types of the devices to suit your preference. By default, both pointing devices ...
n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Device Your computer is available only with two types of the devices to suit your preference. By default, both pointing devices ...
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... the center button (4). (The scroll function is available only with applications that you push the pointing stick, the faster moves the pointer. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Stick The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the pointing stick (1). The pointer (2) moves in combination with a supplied spare cap when necessary...
... the center button (4). (The scroll function is available only with applications that you push the pointing stick, the faster moves the pointer. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Stick The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the pointing stick (1). The pointer (2) moves in combination with a supplied spare cap when necessary...
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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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n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is turned off. Turns the volume on and off . Turns the camera on when the camera is equipped ... button assignments on when the volume is turned off. Muting button 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 among your...
n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is turned off. Turns the volume on and off . Turns the camera on when the camera is equipped ... button assignments on when the volume is turned off. Muting button 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 among your...
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... the keyboard. The CAMERA OFF indicator illuminates to instant messaging software and video editing software, for example Windows Messenger and Windows MovieMaker. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. See...
... the keyboard. The CAMERA OFF indicator illuminates to instant messaging software and video editing software, for example Windows Messenger and Windows MovieMaker. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. See...
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... OK. See Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 69). ✍ The multi function bay contains a weight saver at the time of delivery. 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...
... OK. See Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 69). ✍ The multi function bay contains a weight saver at the time of delivery. 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 bay. 7 Push the multi function bay unit eject button (1) to pop out the installed bay unit. 9 Gently take hold of the unit and pull it out.
n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer 8 Gently pull the button to pop it out of the bay. 7 Push the multi function bay unit eject button (1) to pop out the installed bay unit. 9 Gently take hold of the unit and pull it out.
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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. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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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. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices to shut down your computer before inserting or removing a PC Card. 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 system. The PC Card is automatically detected by your computer. The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar. To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the slot. Inserting a PC Card !
You do not need to your computer. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices to shut down your computer before inserting or removing a PC Card. 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 system. The PC Card is automatically detected by your computer. The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar. To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the slot. Inserting a PC Card !
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... system is inserted, you are inserting the PC Card in the System Properties window, remove the software driver and then reinstall it. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may enter Standby mode. Restart your computer. mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the correct direction. See the manual...
... system is inserted, you are inserting the PC Card in the System Properties window, remove the software driver and then reinstall it. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may enter Standby mode. Restart your computer. mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the correct direction. See the manual...
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... 1 to remove the PC Card while your computer is not removed properly, your system may not work properly. If it back in. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to 6. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on .
... 1 to remove the PC Card while your computer is not removed properly, your system may not work properly. If it back in. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to 6. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on .