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... and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 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...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 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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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 experience. !
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 experience. !
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...your computer must be connected to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm 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 ...
...your computer must be connected to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm 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 ...
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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. 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, software 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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... Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help you accomplish a task. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ ... & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. It can either perform the task for your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites you might find the answers you how to access and provides a single location for...
... Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help you accomplish a task. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ ... & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. It can either perform the task for your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites you might find the answers you how to access and provides a single location for...
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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. n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
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... the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating...
... the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating...
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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. 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.
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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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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. Combinations and Functions ...
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. Combinations and Functions ...
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...the touch pad to suit your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Press the left button twice. Be sure to launch VAIO Control Center. Slide your preference for using the touch pad. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to place the pointer... (4) once. Once launched, select the topic on an item or object. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to scroll vertically. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with...
...the touch pad to suit your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Press the left button twice. Be sure to launch VAIO Control Center. Slide your preference for using the touch pad. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to place the pointer... (4) once. Once launched, select the topic on an item or object. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to scroll vertically. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with...
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...Turns off . See the printed Instant Mode booklet for selecting the desired software. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for more information on VAIO Camera Capture Utility, see the help you immediately to play CDs, DVDs, and music files and view the image data stored on ...the software. Muting button Volume buttons Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. For more information. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is off or in Hibernate mode: Activates Instant Mode to enable you use specific functions of the computer...
...Turns off . See the printed Instant Mode booklet for selecting the desired software. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for more information on VAIO Camera Capture Utility, see the help you immediately to play CDs, DVDs, and music files and view the image data stored on ...the software. Muting button Volume buttons Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. For more information. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is off or in Hibernate mode: Activates Instant Mode to enable you use specific functions of the computer...
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Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. Stops playback of a CD or DVD media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. 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 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. Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. Stops playback of a CD or DVD media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. 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 media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive.
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... instant messaging software. It decreases the frame rate and slows down the shutter speed to allow the camera to capture still images and movies with VAIO Camera Capture Utility. The viewer window may show some noise, for a video conference using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. You cannot operate... the built-in MOTION EYE camera with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. When capturing an image in MOTION EYE...
... instant messaging software. It decreases the frame rate and slows down the shutter speed to allow the camera to capture still images and movies with VAIO Camera Capture Utility. The viewer window may show some noise, for a video conference using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. You cannot operate... the built-in MOTION EYE camera with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. When capturing an image in MOTION EYE...
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See the help file on your subject. 4 Press the CAPTURE button 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 to your computer. The current image in the finder view is captured and its thumbnail image is added to the thumbnail view at the bottom of the utility's main window. 3 Turn the camera to launch VAIO Camera Capture Utility. 2 Click the Still icon in the right pane of the main window. ✍ VAIO Camera Capture Utility provides many more information.
See the help file on your subject. 4 Press the CAPTURE button 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 to your computer. The current image in the finder view is captured and its thumbnail image is added to the thumbnail view at the bottom of the utility's main window. 3 Turn the camera to launch VAIO Camera Capture Utility. 2 Click the Still icon in the right pane of the main window. ✍ VAIO Camera Capture Utility provides many more information.
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... the bottom of the captured movie is added to stop movie recording. The first scene of the main window. ✍ VAIO Camera Capture Utility provides many more information. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer 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 utility's main window. 3 Turn the camera to your ...
... the bottom of the captured movie is added to stop movie recording. The first scene of the main window. ✍ VAIO Camera Capture Utility provides many more information. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer 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 utility's main window. 3 Turn the camera to your ...
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To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the 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. The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive.
To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the 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. The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive.
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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. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
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n 39 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 optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
n 39 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 optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.