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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. 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. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. 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. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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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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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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...the task for you or show you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to ... Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find...
...the task for you or show you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to ... Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find...
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n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment 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. Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment 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. Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
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... did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your system. Be sure to get started using 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...
... did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your system. Be sure to get started using 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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... keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. To decrease lighting intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or 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.
... keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. To decrease lighting intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or 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.
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... can disable/enable the touch pad to suit your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 107) to scroll vertically. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Press the right button (4) once.... Slide your preference for using the touch pad. Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Press the left button (3) once. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on an item or object. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer ...
... can disable/enable the touch pad to suit your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 107) to scroll vertically. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Press the right button (4) once.... Slide your preference for using the touch pad. Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Press the left button (3) once. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on an item or object. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer ...
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...enable you use specific functions of the computer. Turns the volume on and off the LCD backlight. CAPTURE button DISPLAY OFF button Launches VAIO Camera Capture Utility to display the setup window. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for more information on Instant Mode. See the ...for more information. The AV MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track, and Next track buttons support Instant Mode. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the builtin MOTION EYE camera. To activate Instant Mode, the computer must be off or...
...enable you use specific functions of the computer. Turns the volume on and off the LCD backlight. CAPTURE button DISPLAY OFF button Launches VAIO Camera Capture Utility to display the setup window. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for more information on Instant Mode. See the ...for more information. The AV MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track, and Next track buttons support Instant Mode. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the builtin MOTION EYE camera. To activate Instant Mode, the computer must be off or...
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Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous 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 next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous 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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...is ready for example horizontal streaks, if you press the CAPTURE button. Click the Camera button to capture still images and movies with VAIO Camera Capture Utility. This is equipped with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. The viewer window may show some noise, for a video conference...and select the Low Light check box. This utility will automatically launch when you view a rapid-moving object. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Note that launching or exiting your ...
...is ready for example horizontal streaks, if you press the CAPTURE button. Click the Camera button to capture still images and movies with VAIO Camera Capture Utility. This is equipped with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. The viewer window may show some noise, for a video conference...and select the Low Light check box. This utility will automatically launch when you view a rapid-moving object. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Note that launching or exiting your ...
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The current image in the right pane of the main window. ✍ VAIO Camera Capture Utility provides many more information. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 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 utility's main window. 3 Turn the camera to your computer. See the help file on your subject. 4 Press the CAPTURE button on the software for more features.
The current image in the right pane of the main window. ✍ VAIO Camera Capture Utility provides many more information. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 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 utility's main window. 3 Turn the camera to your computer. See the help file on your subject. 4 Press the CAPTURE button on the software for more features.
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... on your computer to start movie recording. 5 When finished, press the CAPTURE button once again 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...
... on your computer to start movie recording. 5 When finished, press the CAPTURE button once again 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...
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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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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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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. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. 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, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.