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... and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using...
... and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using...
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... External Microphone ...83 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...84 Connecting a Printer ...87 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...88 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...90 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...91 Setting the Password ...92 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...99 Setting Up Your Computer with...
... External Microphone ...83 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...84 Connecting a Printer ...87 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...88 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...90 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...91 Setting the Password ...92 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...99 Setting Up Your Computer with...
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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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...://, your computer. Provides a guide 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)...
...://, your computer. Provides a guide 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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To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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...; Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth... Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to find the answers you might find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you...
...; Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth... Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to find the answers you might find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you...
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... computer with your computer. n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. !
... computer with your computer. n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. !
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The VAIO Control Center window appears. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. n 26 N Getting Started To use the battery care function You can select your desired maximum charge level with the battery care function to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box. 4 Select the desired maximum charge level. 5 Click OK.
The VAIO Control Center window appears. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. n 26 N Getting Started To use the battery care function You can select your desired maximum charge level with the battery care function to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box. 4 Select the desired maximum charge level. 5 Click OK.
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 32) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 59) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 67) n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 32) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 59) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 67) n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... screen. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. n 30 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 decrease lighting...
... screen. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. n 30 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 decrease lighting...
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...right button (4) once. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 107) to launch VAIO Control Center. Slide your preference for using the touch pad. Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad ...to suit your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on the pointing device and see the help file for pointer operations. Press the left button twice...
...right button (4) once. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 107) to launch VAIO Control Center. Slide your preference for using the touch pad. Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad ...to suit your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on the pointing device and see the help file for pointer operations. Press the left button twice...
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...stored on or in Hibernate mode: Activates Instant Mode to enable you use specific functions of the computer. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the builtin MOTION EYE camera. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for more ...information on and off or in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO Launcher for more information. Turns the volume on the Instant Mode. Muting button Volume buttons Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. See...
...stored on or in Hibernate mode: Activates Instant Mode to enable you use specific functions of the computer. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the builtin MOTION EYE camera. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for more ...information on and off or in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO Launcher for more information. Turns the volume on the Instant Mode. Muting button Volume buttons Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. See...
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Stops playback of a CD or DVD disc media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. Special-function button Play/Pause button Stop button Previous track button Next track button n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Starts or pauses playback of a CD or DVD disc media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback.
Stops playback of a CD or DVD disc media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. Special-function button Play/Pause button Stop button Previous track button Next track button n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Starts or pauses playback of a CD or DVD disc media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback.
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...cannot be shared by more than one software application. This is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. If another software application is ready... for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. Click the Camera button to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. Turning on the software. Make sure that launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate ...
...cannot be shared by more than one software application. This is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. If another software application is ready... for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. Click the Camera button to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. Turning on the software. Make sure that launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate ...
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The current image in the right pane of the utility's main window. 3 Turn the camera to your subject. 4 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to launch VAIO Camera Capture Utility. 2 Click the Still icon in the finder view is captured and its thumbnail image is added to the thumbnail view at the bottom of the main window. ✍ VAIO Camera Capture Utility provides many more information. See the help file on the software for more features. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer.
The current image in the right pane of the utility's main window. 3 Turn the camera to your subject. 4 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to launch VAIO Camera Capture Utility. 2 Click the Still icon in the finder view is captured and its thumbnail image is added to the thumbnail view at the bottom of the main window. ✍ VAIO Camera Capture Utility provides many more information. See the help file on the software for more features. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer.
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... Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to launch VAIO Camera Capture Utility. 2 Click the Movie icon in the right pane of the main window. ✍ VAIO Camera Capture Utility provides many more information. The first scene of the captured movie is added to the thumbnail view...
... Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to launch VAIO Camera Capture Utility. 2 Click the Movie icon in the right pane of the main window. ✍ VAIO Camera Capture Utility provides many more information. The first scene of the captured movie is added to the thumbnail view...
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The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it 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 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it 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.
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Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program.
Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program.
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Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs™, depending on your model.
Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs™, depending on your model.
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... RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL/RAM CD-RW/ P P P P PR P P - P P P P - - n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- P P P P - -
... RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL/RAM CD-RW/ P P P P PR P P - P P P P - - n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- P P P P - -