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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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Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on -screen User Guide. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information -
Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on -screen User Guide. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information -
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... configuration of your entire hard disk drive 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 - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ SmartWi Connection ...
... configuration of your entire hard disk drive 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 - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ SmartWi Connection ...
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Make sure to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for example, a printer, external hard disk drive, scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating ...
Make sure to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for example, a printer, external hard disk drive, scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating ...
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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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... has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. 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.
... has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. 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.
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... the hard disk and the system power is turned off. For details on the power. The location and size of power consumption. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12...
... the hard disk and the system power is turned off. For details on the power. The location and size of power consumption. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12...
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... pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). You can also use the fingerprint sensor for vertical scrolling while...
... pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). You can also use the fingerprint sensor for vertical scrolling while...
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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. 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.
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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 Windows Messenger and Windows MovieMaker. Turning on the computer ...
n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for example Windows Messenger and Windows MovieMaker. Turning on the computer ...
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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 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.
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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). Do not remove the optical disc when the 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 CD/DVD program.
n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). Do not remove the optical disc when the 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 CD/DVD program.
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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. Optical disc drive ...
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. Optical disc drive ...
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..., but does not support 8cm disc writing. Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with a VAIO computer, be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may not play on your computer's ...1.1/1.2. This product is available only on the disc packaging carefully to DVD drives). USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Please be sure to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). The...
..., but does not support 8cm disc writing. Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with a VAIO computer, be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may not play on your computer's ...1.1/1.2. This product is available only on the disc packaging carefully to DVD drives). USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Please be sure to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). The...
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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 CD burning software. ❑ Never ... players and computer's DVD drives may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using the VAIO Zone software. Do not use discs in any other applications. ❑ Never touch the surface of the disc irreparably. ❑ Connect and use the AC...
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 CD burning software. ❑ Never ... players and computer's DVD drives may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the pre-installed software and while using the VAIO Zone software. Do not use discs in any other applications. ❑ Never touch the surface of the disc irreparably. ❑ Connect and use the AC...
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... saver and exit anti-virus software before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may damage your computer. ! n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on your hearing and the speakers. If the DVD is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD. ❑ Do not switch to power... when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. If you can play the disc.
... saver and exit anti-virus software before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may damage your computer. ! n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on your hearing and the speakers. If the DVD is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD. ❑ Do not switch to power... when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. If you can play the disc.
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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. 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.
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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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... supported disc media. A new window appears with Removable Storage. To copy files to a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive. 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...
... supported disc media. A new window appears with Removable Storage. To copy files to a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive. 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...