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... and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Connecting a Power Source ...19 Using the Battery Pack ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using Special-function Buttons ...30 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...31 Using...
... and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Connecting a Power Source ...19 Using the Battery Pack ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using Special-function Buttons ...30 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...31 Using...
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...Bus (USB) Device...92 Connecting a Printer ...95 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...96 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...98 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...100 Selecting Performance Modes ...101 Setting the Password ...102 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...112 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...129 Setting Up ...Your Computer with VAIO Central ...135 Using the Power Saving Modes ...136 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...141 Protecting the Hard Disk ...144 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...145 Adding and Removing Memory...146
...Bus (USB) Device...92 Connecting a Printer ...95 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...96 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...98 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...100 Selecting Performance Modes ...101 Setting the Password ...102 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...112 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...129 Setting Up ...Your Computer with VAIO Central ...135 Using the Power Saving Modes ...136 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...141 Protecting the Hard Disk ...144 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...145 Adding and Removing Memory...146
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n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your purchase of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on -screen User Guide.
n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your purchase of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on -screen User Guide.
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...to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ SmartWi Connection Utility Guide (Selected models only) - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA,... at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas...
...to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ SmartWi Connection Utility Guide (Selected models only) - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA,... at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas...
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n 10 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Make sure to get started with using your system. Before the first computer startup, do not connect any new hardware that did not normally ...
n 10 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Make sure to get started with using your system. Before the first computer startup, do not connect any new hardware that did not normally ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 27) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (... (page 53) ❑ Using the Internet (page 56) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 57) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 66) n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 27) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (... (page 53) ❑ Using the Internet (page 56) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 57) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 66) n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Adjusts the volume level. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available...
... decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Adjusts the volume level. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available...
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... the system and the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is implemented by changing the resolution. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view is disabled during video playback.
... the system and the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is implemented by changing the resolution. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view is disabled during video playback.
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... screen using the touch pad. You can also use the fingerprint sensor for vertical scrolling while the Scroll lock indicator is lit. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). Slide one finger on the touch pad to scroll vertically. Action...
... screen using the touch pad. You can also use the fingerprint sensor for vertical scrolling while the Scroll lock indicator is lit. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). Slide one finger on the touch pad to scroll vertically. Action...
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Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on the window for changing the S button assignments. You can change these button assignments on and off and the S2 button lowers the CPU speed to help you use specific functions of the computer. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to reduce the fan noise. To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central.
Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on the window for changing the S button assignments. You can change these button assignments on and off and the S2 button lowers the CPU speed to help you use specific functions of the computer. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to reduce the fan noise. To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central.
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... built-in MOTION EYE camera. If another software application is activated before using the software. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. Make...
... built-in MOTION EYE camera. If another software application is activated before using the software. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. Make...
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n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing up 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 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing up 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.
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n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Standby 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 CD/DVD program. Do not remove the optical disc when the computer is in gently. !
n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Standby 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 CD/DVD program. Do not remove the optical disc when the computer is in gently. !
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n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your optical disc drive supports. CD-R and CD-...
n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your optical disc drive supports. CD-R and CD-...
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..., when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for General version 2.0/2.1. A DualDisc is designed to playback discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to single-sided DVD-RAM discs... ! This product is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play on this product because it does not conform to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs ...
..., when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for General version 2.0/2.1. A DualDisc is designed to playback discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to single-sided DVD-RAM discs... ! This product is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play on this product because it does not conform to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs ...
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... modes while using the pre-installed software and while using the CD burning software. ❑ Never affix an adhesive label to discs. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make the data on a disc readable on applicable models using the... VAIO Zone software. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of the disc. To complete this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or ...
... modes while using the pre-installed software and while using the CD burning software. ❑ Never affix an adhesive label to discs. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make the data on a disc readable on applicable models using the... VAIO Zone software. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of the disc. To complete this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or ...
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... label on the DVD disc or on the packaging, you cannot play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. You can play the disc on your residence area is labeled "all open applications before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs... on such software for details. ❑ Close all ," this means that you can play this may produce noise while playing. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can change the DVD region code...
... label on the DVD disc or on the packaging, you cannot play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. You can play the disc on your residence area is labeled "all open applications before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs... on such software for details. ❑ Close all ," this means that you can play this may produce noise while playing. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can change the DVD region code...
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Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may cause some interruptions in audio and video. ❑ When you are playing a DVD (video or audio) and you want to remove a USB device, such as USB-compatible speakers, make sure you stop the DVD first. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ If your computer has the Wireless LAN functionality and Wireless LAN is activated, playing DVDs may cause a malfunction.
Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may cause some interruptions in audio and video. ❑ When you are playing a DVD (video or audio) and you want to remove a USB device, such as USB-compatible speakers, make sure you stop the DVD first. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ If your computer has the Wireless LAN functionality and Wireless LAN is activated, playing DVDs may cause a malfunction.
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n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to select an option. If the Audio CD window appears, click to open a CD program, such as the SonicStage software.
n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to select an option. If the Audio CD window appears, click to open a CD program, such as the SonicStage software.
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n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find the type of your system's hardware configuration. Do not strike or shake the computer ...
n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find the type of your system's hardware configuration. Do not strike or shake the computer ...