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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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Contains an overview of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on your purchase of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to provide state-of-the-art personal computing.
Contains an overview of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on your purchase of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to provide state-of-the-art personal computing.
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...online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go 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. ...❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software ...
...online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go 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. ...❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software ...
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... system. n 10 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! Before the first computer startup, do not connect any new hardware that did not normally come with your computer.
... system. n 10 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! Before the first computer startup, do not connect any new hardware that did not normally come with your computer.
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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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Adjusts the volume level. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M ...
Adjusts the volume level. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M ...
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... by applying a lower resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view is restored because pressing this command, the states of power consumption. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to the computer screen with graphic images as it magnifies the screen view by changing the resolution. Combinations/Feature...
... by applying a lower resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view is restored because pressing this command, the states of power consumption. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to the computer screen with graphic images as it magnifies the screen view by changing the resolution. Combinations/Feature...
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... lock indicator is lit. Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide one finger on and off the indicator. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1).
... lock indicator is lit. Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide one finger on and off the indicator. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1).
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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. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on the window for changing the S button assignments. To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to reduce the fan noise.
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. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on the window for changing the S button assignments. To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to reduce the fan noise.
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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. Note ...
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. Note ...
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To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc 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.
To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc 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.
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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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... of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for General version 2.0/2.1. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ Supports writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with a VAIO computer, be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may ...that are not compliant with your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Writing data to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is designed to single-sided DVD...
... of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for General version 2.0/2.1. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ Supports writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with a VAIO computer, be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may ...that are not compliant with your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Writing data to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is designed to single-sided DVD...
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...software. ❑ Only use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of the disc. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make sure your battery is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer...'s DVD drives may not be able to play DVDs created on applicable models using the VAIO Zone software. Do not use the AC adapter to power the computer or make the data on a disc readable on an optical disc drive, ...
...software. ❑ Only use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of the disc. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make sure your battery is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer...'s DVD drives may not be able to play DVDs created on applicable models using the VAIO Zone software. Do not use the AC adapter to power the computer or make the data on a disc readable on an optical disc drive, ...
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.... ❑ Close all ," this means that you can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. 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 play this...
.... ❑ Close all ," this means that you can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. 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 play this...
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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 about the supported disc media. A new window appears with the file(s) or folder(s) you ...
n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. A new window appears with the file(s) or folder(s) you ...