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... and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...21 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 Using...
... and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...21 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 Using...
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...Bus (USB) Device...94 Connecting a Printer ...97 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...98 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...100 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...102 Setting the Password ...103 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...114 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...122 Setting Up Your Computer with... VAIO Control Center 129 Using the Power Saving Modes ...130 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...135 Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use ...137 Protecting the Hard Disk ...140 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...141 Adding and Removing Memory...142
...Bus (USB) Device...94 Connecting a Printer ...97 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...98 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...100 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...102 Setting the Password ...103 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...114 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...122 Setting Up Your Computer with... VAIO Control Center 129 Using the Power Saving Modes ...130 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...135 Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use ...137 Protecting the Hard Disk ...140 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...141 Adding and Removing Memory...142
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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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...1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go 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 this manual) ...
...1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go 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 this manual) ...
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Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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... help you accomplish a task. Choose from the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your... data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your personal data. ❑ Wireless &...
... help you accomplish a task. Choose from the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your... data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your personal data. ❑ Wireless &...
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n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan. Protect your VAIO computer to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty.
n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan. Protect your VAIO computer to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty.
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... Source (page 22) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 30) Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your system.
... Source (page 22) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 30) Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your system.
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... numeric keypad. When the indicator is off, the optical disc media is off. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is not in the VAIO Smart Network window. Press the Num Lk key to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off the indicator. Illuminates...
... numeric keypad. When the indicator is off, the optical disc media is off. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is not in the VAIO Smart Network window. Press the Num Lk key to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off the indicator. Illuminates...
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... 1 and 4 in To use the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation and check the battery wear level with a new genuine Sony battery pack. If the battery wear level is high, replace the battery pack with...
... 1 and 4 in To use the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation and check the battery wear level with a new genuine Sony battery pack. If the battery wear level is high, replace the battery pack with...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 60) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 61) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 69) n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 60) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 61) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 69) n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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.../F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Adjusts the built-in speaker volume. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or n 32 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. To increase the...
.../F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Adjusts the built-in speaker volume. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or n 32 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. To increase the...
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... place the pointer (2) on an item or object. Press the left button twice. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Press the left button (3) once. Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch ...Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to connect a mouse...
... place the pointer (2) on an item or object. Press the left button twice. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Press the left button (3) once. Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch ...Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to connect a mouse...
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...default, the S1 button places your computer into Normal mode, press this window, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. To change the Presentation mode settings, click Start, Control Panel, Mobile PC, and Adjust settings before giving a presentation ...under Windows Mobility Center, and change the assignment in the Presentation Settings window. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help file on and off. See the help you can ...
...default, the S1 button places your computer into Normal mode, press this window, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. To change the Presentation mode settings, click Start, Control Panel, Mobile PC, and Adjust settings before giving a presentation ...under Windows Mobility Center, and change the assignment in the Presentation Settings window. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help file on and off. See the help you can ...
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... software. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for a video conference using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ! See...
... software. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for a video conference using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ! See...
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... to launch WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Capture icon in the properties window. See the help file on the software for more features. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to your subject. 4 Click the Capture button...
... to launch WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Capture icon in the properties window. See the help file on the software for more features. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to your subject. 4 Click the Capture button...
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WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. See the help file on the software for more features. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to stop movie recording. The first scene of the ...
WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. See the help file on the software for more features. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to stop movie recording. The first scene of the ...
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n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive.
n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive.
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n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! You cannot use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you disable the optical disc drive in Devices (page 137). ✍ If you plan to malfunction. Doing so may cause the computer to use optical discs if you launch any preinstalled disc operation program. To enable the drive, follow the steps and the tip in Disabling Built-in the BIOS setup screen.
n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! You cannot use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you disable the optical disc drive in Devices (page 137). ✍ If you plan to malfunction. Doing so may cause the computer to use optical discs if you launch any preinstalled disc operation program. To enable the drive, follow the steps and the tip in Disabling Built-in the BIOS setup screen.
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Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your model. Check your optical disc drive supports.
Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your model. Check your optical disc drive supports.