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n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings.
n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings.
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... recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories to find...
... recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories to find...
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...keys. Changes the LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on and off the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. See the help file included with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to both. To increase... Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key. Toggles among your computer screen. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to a desktop computer keyboard, but has ...
...keys. Changes the LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on and off the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. See the help file included with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to both. To increase... Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key. Toggles among your computer screen. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to a desktop computer keyboard, but has ...
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See the online specifications to help file included with the software. For more information on the WebCam Companion 2, see the help you use specific functions of the computer. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Special-function Button Your computer may be equipped with a special button to find out whether your computer is equipped with the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Special-function button CAPTURE button Functions Launches the WebCam Companion 2 and captures still images and movies with the special button.
See the online specifications to help file included with the software. For more information on the WebCam Companion 2, see the help you use specific functions of the computer. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Special-function Button Your computer may be equipped with a special button to find out whether your computer is equipped with the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Special-function button CAPTURE button Functions Launches the WebCam Companion 2 and captures still images and movies with the special button.
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The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. See the help file included with the software for more features. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your subject in the properties window. The current image in the viewfinder ...
The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. See the help file included with the software for more features. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your subject in the properties window. The current image in the viewfinder ...
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The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. See the help file included with the software for more features. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer or click the Record Video button below the displayed image to start ...
The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. See the help file included with the software for more features. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer or click the Record Video button below the displayed image to start ...
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... included with your DVD burning software. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file included with your DVD software. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 4 If nothing appears on the desktop, click...
... included with your DVD burning software. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file included with your DVD software. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 4 If nothing appears on the desktop, click...
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n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on how to use the software, see the help file included with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to find out about the supported disc media.... software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 4 If nothing appears on how to use the software, see the help file included with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to find out the type of your software. To...
n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on how to use the software, see the help file included with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to find out about the supported disc media.... software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 4 If nothing appears on how to use the software, see the help file included with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to find out the type of your software. To...
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...standard, which is used technology. In addition, based on ad-hoc networks. For setting up the wireless LAN function. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function, you first need to set up and using the wireless LAN function..., search for wireless LAN information using Windows Help and Support. It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in addition to be restricted by implementing the National Institute...
...standard, which is used technology. In addition, based on ad-hoc networks. For setting up the wireless LAN function. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function, you first need to set up and using the wireless LAN function..., search for wireless LAN information using Windows Help and Support. It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in addition to be restricted by implementing the National Institute...
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... Bluetooth function, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. For setting up the Bluetooth function. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth® devices such as another...
... Bluetooth function, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. For setting up the Bluetooth function. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth® devices such as another...
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n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. Be sure to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another ... your computer to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. For setting up the Bluetooth function. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! To communicate with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital ...
n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. Be sure to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another ... your computer to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. For setting up the Bluetooth function. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! To communicate with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital ...
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...user account from other people. Write down your password and keep it safe and private from unauthorized access. n 96 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Windows Password The Windows password comes in handy when you have set the Windows password in conjunction with the fingerprint .... 5 In the New password and Confirm new password fields, enter the password for your account. 6 Click Create password. ✍ See Windows Help and Support for password entry when turning on the Windows password. By setting the Windows password, you have to share a single computer with a...
...user account from other people. Write down your password and keep it safe and private from unauthorized access. n 96 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Windows Password The Windows password comes in handy when you have set the Windows password in conjunction with the fingerprint .... 5 In the New password and Confirm new password fields, enter the password for your account. 6 Click Create password. ✍ See Windows Help and Support for password entry when turning on the Windows password. By setting the Windows password, you have to share a single computer with a...
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n 100 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Registering a Fingerprint To use the fingerprint authentication function, you want to use for the Power-on Security feature later. 1 Click Start, All Programs, Protector Suite QL, and Control Center. 2 Click Fingerprints and Initialize. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. ✍ For detailed information, see the help file. See Adding...
n 100 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Registering a Fingerprint To use the fingerprint authentication function, you want to use for the Power-on Security feature later. 1 Click Start, All Programs, Protector Suite QL, and Control Center. 2 Click Fingerprints and Initialize. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. ✍ For detailed information, see the help file. See Adding...
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For detailed information, see Setting the Password (page 91). Power-on and Windows passwords, see the help file included with the Protector Suite QL. For setting the power-on Security feature If you have registered your fingerprints for your user account, you... Windows log-on password (page 91), you need to log onto your system, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for Windows password entry. n 103 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Logging Onto Your System To use the fingerprint authentication function in place of password entry to set the power-on screen appears.
For detailed information, see Setting the Password (page 91). Power-on and Windows passwords, see the help file included with the Protector Suite QL. For setting the power-on Security feature If you have registered your fingerprints for your user account, you... Windows log-on password (page 91), you need to log onto your system, you can substitute fingerprint authentication for Windows password entry. n 103 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Logging Onto Your System To use the fingerprint authentication function in place of password entry to set the power-on screen appears.
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n 104 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Password Bank Once you have assigned an application...entering information required to one of your fingers with the Protector Suite QL. For detailed information, see the help file included with a registered fingerprint. The encrypted archive can substitute fingerprint authentication for encryption. Once you have ...registered your finger across the fingerprint sensor. For detailed information, see the help file included with the Protector Suite QL. ! You may not be able to use the Password Bank ...
n 104 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Password Bank Once you have assigned an application...entering information required to one of your fingers with the Protector Suite QL. For detailed information, see the help file included with a registered fingerprint. The encrypted archive can substitute fingerprint authentication for encryption. Once you have ...registered your finger across the fingerprint sensor. For detailed information, see the help file included with the Protector Suite QL. ! You may not be able to use the Password Bank ...
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...desired item has been changed. ✍ For more information about each option, see the help file included with the VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center utility allows you open the VAIO Control Center as a standard user. Changing the default illumination lamp activity The illumination lamp ...on your actions or the computer's status. To use the VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Select the desired control item and change this default activity of your computer illuminates depending on...
...desired item has been changed. ✍ For more information about each option, see the help file included with the VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center utility allows you open the VAIO Control Center as a standard user. Changing the default illumination lamp activity The illumination lamp ...on your actions or the computer's status. To use the VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Select the desired control item and change this default activity of your computer illuminates depending on...
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...help file included with the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your desired power plan. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO... the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your requirements for each item. 4 Click OK. n 112 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for more information. Selecting a Power Plan When you are using at that shows your computer and...
...help file included with the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your desired power plan. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO... the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your requirements for each item. 4 Click OK. n 112 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for more information. Selecting a Power Plan When you are using at that shows your computer and...
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n 121 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 122) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 123) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 124) ❑ ...
n 121 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 122) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 123) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 124) ❑ ...
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This device helps prevent damage to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it out by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period of ...; Do not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer or genuine Sony products. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with a surge protector. Do not...
This device helps prevent damage to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it out by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period of ...; Do not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer or genuine Sony products. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer from the AC outlet. ❑ Use the AC adapter supplied with a surge protector. Do not...
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... application may be active. Why do captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions? ❑ The effect settings on your computer can handle. See the help file included with your computer. Clean the cover. If another software application is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ If the problem persists, restart...
... application may be active. Why do captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions? ❑ The effect settings on your computer can handle. See the help file included with your computer. Clean the cover. If another software application is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ If the problem persists, restart...