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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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... first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your 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 Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ ...
... first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your 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 Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ ...
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... indicator (page 20) H Power button I Keyboard (page 30) J Touch pad (page 31) K Fingerprint sensor* (page 99) L Power indicator (page 20) M Battery indicator (page 20) N Hard disk drive indicator (page 20) O Memory Stick indicator (page 20) P SD memory card indicator (page 20) Q WIRELESS (Wireless LAN/Bluetooth functionality*) indicator (page 20) * On selected models...
... indicator (page 20) H Power button I Keyboard (page 30) J Touch pad (page 31) K Fingerprint sensor* (page 99) L Power indicator (page 20) M Battery indicator (page 20) N Hard disk drive indicator (page 20) O Memory Stick indicator (page 20) P SD memory card indicator (page 20) Q WIRELESS (Wireless LAN/Bluetooth functionality*) indicator (page 20) * On selected models...
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.... (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off when the computer is not being used. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Hard disk drive Memory Stick SD memory card Built-in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery... off the computer when this indicator is on , blinks when the computer is in uppercase. Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive.
.... (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off when the computer is not being used. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Hard disk drive Memory Stick SD memory card Built-in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery... off the computer when this indicator is on , blinks when the computer is in uppercase. Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive.
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To increase lighting intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. 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 ...
To increase lighting intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. 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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... Turns the volume on or in VAIO Launcher. You can change the default software options in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO Launcher for selecting the desired software. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for more information on the hard disk drive without launching Windows. For more information.... See the printed Instant Mode booklet for more information on VAIO Camera Capture Utility, see the help you immediately to display the setup window...
... Turns the volume on or in VAIO Launcher. You can change the default software options in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO Launcher for selecting the desired software. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for more information on the hard disk drive without launching Windows. For more information.... See the printed Instant Mode booklet for more information on VAIO Camera Capture Utility, see the help you immediately to display the setup window...
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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. Stops 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.
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. Stops 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.
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...your hard disk drive. See Erasing the Enrolled Fingerprints (page 106) for example after erasing the data stored on your finger by touching a metallic object especially during dry seasons (e.g. winter) before sending your fingerprint. Sony assumes no liabilities for repair. Sony assumes... no liabilities for any loss or modification of your data that might have to be damaged if you erase the fingerprint data enrolled on the fingerprint sensor after the repair work, the fingerprint templates will be carried out at your data and hardware. n 100 N Customizing Your VAIO...
...your hard disk drive. See Erasing the Enrolled Fingerprints (page 106) for example after erasing the data stored on your finger by touching a metallic object especially during dry seasons (e.g. winter) before sending your fingerprint. Sony assumes no liabilities for repair. Sony assumes... no liabilities for any loss or modification of your data that might have to be damaged if you erase the fingerprint data enrolled on the fingerprint sensor after the repair work, the fingerprint templates will be carried out at your data and hardware. n 100 N Customizing Your VAIO...
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...strongly recommended you erase the fingerprint data enrolled on the fingerprint sensor after your hard disk drive. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to ...person, it is erased automatically after erasing the data stored on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. n 106 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Erasing the Enrolled Fingerprints Before disposing of your computer or transferring it to select Clear Fingerprint Data and press the...
...strongly recommended you erase the fingerprint data enrolled on the fingerprint sensor after your hard disk drive. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to ...person, it is erased automatically after erasing the data stored on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. n 106 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Erasing the Enrolled Fingerprints Before disposing of your computer or transferring it to select Clear Fingerprint Data and press the...
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...Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. The green power indicator light is in this mode. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices..., your computer, you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you ...
...Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. The green power indicator light is in this mode. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices..., your computer, you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. n 109 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you ...
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This power saving mode saves you the time of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Do not move your computer is off . Alternatively, you can click Start, ... less power than Sleep mode to be lost. The computer enters Hibernate mode. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. n 112 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of shutting down , no data will be activated.
This power saving mode saves you the time of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode. ! Do not move your computer is off . Alternatively, you can click Start, ... less power than Sleep mode to be lost. The computer enters Hibernate mode. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. n 112 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of shutting down , no data will be activated.
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... damaged by mechanical vibration, shock, or dust. n 136 N Precautions On Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk drive has a high storage density and reads or writes data in temperature. ✍ If the hard disk drive is on. ❑ Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading... an unstable position. ❑ Do not move your computer while the power is damaged, the data cannot be restored. To avoid damaging your hard disk drive ❑ Do not subject your computer to sudden movements. ❑ Keep your computer away from magnets. ❑ Do not place your computer...
... damaged by mechanical vibration, shock, or dust. n 136 N Precautions On Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk drive has a high storage density and reads or writes data in temperature. ✍ If the hard disk drive is on. ❑ Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading... an unstable position. ❑ Do not move your computer while the power is damaged, the data cannot be restored. To avoid damaging your hard disk drive ❑ Do not subject your computer to sudden movements. ❑ Keep your computer away from magnets. ❑ Do not place your computer...
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... press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. To check the volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row on the center pane. n 146 N Troubleshooting What should I do I cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive, you need to the computer? Your hard disk drive contains the recovery partition where... I check the volume of the recovery partition? The Computer Management window appears. 2 Click Disk Management under Storage on your computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to change the boot device. Turn on the left pane.
... press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears. To check the volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row on the center pane. n 146 N Troubleshooting What should I do I cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive, you need to the computer? Your hard disk drive contains the recovery partition where... I check the volume of the recovery partition? The Computer Management window appears. 2 Click Disk Management under Storage on your computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to change the boot device. Turn on the left pane.
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...box. 5 Click OK. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to be securely plugged into the port on your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. How do if I turn off , the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on operating conditions and... 88) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is prompted that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that the i.LINK device seems to your computer or camcorder.
...box. 5 Click OK. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to be securely plugged into the port on your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. How do if I turn off , the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on operating conditions and... 88) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is prompted that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that the i.LINK device seems to your computer or camcorder.
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... video clips that the media does not contain files you want to Memory Stick media? Can I cannot use Memory Stick media, which were formatted on a VAIO computer, on it. Make sure the erasure prevention switch is not responsible for music files that cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media... with the MagicGate logo. ! Copyright protected music cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from accidental erasure or overwriting. You may need to reformat your hard disk drive to protect data from other devices? Sony is off.
... video clips that the media does not contain files you want to Memory Stick media? Can I cannot use Memory Stick media, which were formatted on a VAIO computer, on it. Make sure the erasure prevention switch is not responsible for music files that cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media... with the MagicGate logo. ! Copyright protected music cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from accidental erasure or overwriting. You may need to reformat your hard disk drive to protect data from other devices? Sony is off.
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... hard disk drive as on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO ...Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on where to go for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for answers to information on -screen help guides. You can find the help files from the help menu under the...
... hard disk drive as on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO ...Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on where to go for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for answers to information on -screen help guides. You can find the help files from the help menu under the...