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Care and Handling of 5 For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your notebook computer, by placing the computer on the computer. If you may condense inside the computer. Use only specified ...
Care and Handling of 5 For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your notebook computer, by placing the computer on the computer. If you may condense inside the computer. Use only specified ...
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... near your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before cleaning your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords...
... near your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before cleaning your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords...
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...;F (60°C), such as dropping it may become short. If the AC adaptor was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Using the Battery Pack Use original Sony battery packs. This is properly connected to avoid counterfeit products. 3 of power after being fully charged, it... is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. § Charge battery packs at temperatures between 50°F (10°C) to genuine Sony battery packs designed for this computer should be connected to 86°F (30°C). Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain ...
...;F (60°C), such as dropping it may become short. If the AC adaptor was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Using the Battery Pack Use original Sony battery packs. This is properly connected to avoid counterfeit products. 3 of power after being fully charged, it... is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. § Charge battery packs at temperatures between 50°F (10°C) to genuine Sony battery packs designed for this computer should be connected to 86°F (30°C). Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain ...
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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 Multi Function Bay ...35 Using the ExpressCard...
... 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 Multi Function Bay ...35 Using the ExpressCard...
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... External Microphone ...100 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...102 Connecting a Printer ...105 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...107 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...109 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...110 Setting the Password ...111 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...121 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...129 Setting Up Your Computer with...
... External Microphone ...100 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...102 Connecting a Printer ...105 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...107 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...109 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...110 Setting the Password ...111 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...121 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...129 Setting Up Your Computer with...
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n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to provide state-of connections...
n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to provide state-of connections...
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...with your entire hard disk drive 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 American countries... or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - To...
...with your entire hard disk drive 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 American countries... or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - To...
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... the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. n 10 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on...
... the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. n 10 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on...
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 29) ❑ Using the Pointing Device (page 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Multi Function Bay (page 35) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 39) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 42) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 46) ❑ Using the Internet (page 49) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 51) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 58) n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 29) ❑ Using the Pointing Device (page 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Multi Function Bay (page 35) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 39) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 42) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 46) ❑ Using the Internet (page 49) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 51) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 58) n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Adjusts the built-...
n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Adjusts the built-...
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When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. 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 135). For details on the power. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate * On selected models only. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk drive and the system power is turned off.
When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. 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 135). For details on the power. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate * On selected models only. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk drive and the system power is turned off.
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..., this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Press the left button twice. 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. Slide...
..., this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Press the left button twice. 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. Slide...
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... pointing stick while pressing the left button (3) once. The stronger you push the pointing stick. Double-click Press the left button twice. 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 the buttons located below the space...
... pointing stick while pressing the left button (3) once. The stronger you push the pointing stick. Double-click Press the left button twice. 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 the buttons located below the space...
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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. 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
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... the window for changing the S button assignments. Muting button To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to both and the S2 button places the computer in Standby...
... the window for changing the S button assignments. Muting button To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to both and the S2 button places the computer in Standby...
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... equipped with an optical disc drive bay unit. Additionally, you can purchase an optional bay unit and install it in the computer. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Multi Function Bay Your computer is delivered with a component bay, called multi function bay, for installing your dealer about the latest information.
... equipped with an optical disc drive bay unit. Additionally, you can purchase an optional bay unit and install it in the computer. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Multi Function Bay Your computer is delivered with a component bay, called multi function bay, for installing your dealer about the latest information.
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A message appears stating it is off, skip steps 1 to 6. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. To change a bay unit ✍ To remove a bay unit when your computer is now safe to remove the device. 6 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window. The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer The Stop a Hardware Device window appears. 4 Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system. 5 Click OK.
A message appears stating it is off, skip steps 1 to 6. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. To change a bay unit ✍ To remove a bay unit when your computer is now safe to remove the device. 6 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window. The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer The Stop a Hardware Device window appears. 4 Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system. 5 Click OK.
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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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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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...™ slot* or an ExpressCard™/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard™/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard™/54 (54 mm wide...
...™ slot* or an ExpressCard™/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard™/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard™/54 (54 mm wide...