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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 ...81 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...82 Connecting a Printer ...85 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...86 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...88 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...89 Setting the Password ...90 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...97 Setting Up Your Computer with...
... External Microphone ...81 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...82 Connecting a Printer ...85 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...86 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...88 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...89 Setting the Password ...90 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...97 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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Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode - Provides a guide to read on your VAIO computer. n7 N Before Use Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to use Instant Mode. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat -
Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode - Provides a guide to read on your VAIO computer. n7 N Before Use Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to use Instant Mode. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat -
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... programs included with http://, your entire hard disk drive 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...
... programs included with http://, your entire hard disk drive 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...
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... the answers you will 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 your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you how to do it step by step. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support,...
... the answers you will 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 your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you how to do it step by step. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support,...
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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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... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. !
... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. !
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To use the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation. n 26 N Getting Started Using 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.
To use the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation. n 26 N Getting Started Using 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 55) ❑ Using the Internet (page 58) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 59) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 66) 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 55) ❑ Using the Internet (page 58) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 59) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 66) n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... only after the operating system finished launching. 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. Combinations/Feature Fn...
... only after the operating system finished launching. 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. Combinations/Feature Fn...
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... Action Description Point Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 105) to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch pad scroll ..., drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the mouse. Click Double-click Right-click Press the left button twice. Be sure to launch VAIO Control Center. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place...
... Action Description Point Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 105) to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch pad scroll ..., drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the mouse. Click Double-click Right-click Press the left button twice. Be sure to launch VAIO Control Center. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place...
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...data stored on and off the LCD backlight. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for more information on or in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO Launcher for more information on WebCam Companion 2, see the help you immediately to help file on the software. Muting button Volume buttons ... volume on the hard disk drive without launching Windows. For more information. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the built-in VAIO Launcher. Special-function button AV MODE button Functions When the computer is on Instant Mode. Turns off ...
...data stored on and off the LCD backlight. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for more information on or in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO Launcher for more information on WebCam Companion 2, see the help you immediately to help file on the software. Muting button Volume buttons ... volume on the hard disk drive without launching Windows. For more information. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the built-in VAIO Launcher. Special-function button AV MODE button Functions When the computer is on Instant Mode. Turns off ...
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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. 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 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. 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.
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... the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ! If another software application is using the camera, exit the application before using instant messaging software. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Turning on the computer activates the...
... the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ! If another software application is using the camera, exit the application before using instant messaging software. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Turning on the computer activates the...
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... the CAPTURE button on the software for more features. The current image in the properties window. WebCam Companion 2 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 WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Capture icon in the...
... the CAPTURE button on the software for more features. The current image in the properties window. WebCam Companion 2 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 WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Capture icon in the...
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... compensation option in the main window. 3 Turn the camera to your subject. 4 Press the CAPTURE button on the software for more features. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to launch WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the properties window...
... compensation option in the main window. 3 Turn the camera to your subject. 4 Press the CAPTURE button on the software for more features. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to launch WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the properties window...
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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 down 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 down 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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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. n 38 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. !
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. n 38 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. !
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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. 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.