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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...95 Connecting a Printer ...98 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...99 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...101 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...103 Selecting Performance Modes ...104 Setting the Password ...105 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...114 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...132 Setting Up ...Your Computer with VAIO Central ...137 Using the Power Saving Modes ...138 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...143 Protecting the Hard Disk ...146 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...147 Adding and Removing Memory...148
...Bus (USB) Device...95 Connecting a Printer ...98 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...99 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...101 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...103 Selecting Performance Modes ...104 Setting the Password ...105 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...114 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...132 Setting Up ...Your Computer with VAIO Central ...137 Using the Power Saving Modes ...138 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...143 Protecting the Hard Disk ...146 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...147 Adding and Removing Memory...148
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Contains an overview of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. 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 -
Contains an overview of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. 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 -
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...Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (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 Utility Guide (Selected models only) - To access this manual) - Provides information about...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, at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas...
...Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (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 Utility Guide (Selected models only) - To access this manual) - Provides information about...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, at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas...
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... computer. 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. !
... computer. 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. !
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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 55) ❑ Using the Internet (page 58) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 59) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 69) 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 55) ❑ Using the Internet (page 58) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 59) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 69) n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... functions are not available before Windows is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Adjusts the volume level. To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn...
... functions are not available before Windows is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Adjusts the volume level. To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn...
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... disk and the system power is restored because pressing this command, the states of software windows may not work with a higher resolution. 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. When your...
... disk and the system power is restored because pressing this command, the states of software windows may not work with a higher resolution. 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. When your...
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... Lk keys to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Press the left button (3) once. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1).
... Lk keys to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Press the left button (3) once. 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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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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... another software application is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. This is using the camera, exit the application before using such software. 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...
... another software application is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. This is using the camera, exit the application before using such software. 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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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 upward 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 upward and gently push it until the disc clicks into place.
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Do not remove the optical disc when your 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 your 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.
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, 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 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, 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.
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n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable nor recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-...
n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable nor recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-...
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Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with your ... disc drive on your computer's optical disc drives. CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not 8cm disc writing. Please be sure to playback discs that the...supported. *9 BD-R stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in Version 1.1 format. *10 BD-RE stands for use with a VAIO computer, be aware that conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD"...
Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with your ... disc drive on your computer's optical disc drives. CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not 8cm disc writing. Please be sure to playback discs that the...supported. *9 BD-R stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in Version 1.1 format. *10 BD-RE stands for use with a VAIO computer, be aware that conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD"...
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To complete this may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the preinstalled software and while using the VAIO Zone software. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: Click to a disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may damage the.... ❑ Never affix an adhesive label to burn discs, make sure you eject it. This will affect the use of the disc. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make sure your software. ❑ Only use circular discs.
To complete this may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the preinstalled software and while using the VAIO Zone software. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: Click to a disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may damage the.... ❑ Never affix an adhesive label to burn discs, make sure you eject it. This will affect the use of the disc. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make sure your software. ❑ Only use circular discs.
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...region code while the WinDVD software is permanently assigned and you will not be able to make the new setting effective. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you can play the disc. See the help file on such software for... regions of player 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. You can change it again. This may produce noise while playing. If the DVD is playing a DVD. ❑ Region code ...
...region code while the WinDVD software is permanently assigned and you will not be able to make the new setting effective. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you can play the disc. See the help file on such software for... regions of player 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. You can change it again. This may produce noise while playing. If the DVD is playing a DVD. ❑ Region code ...
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n 39 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 39 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 40 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 start the desired CD software, such as the SonicStage software.
n 40 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 start the desired CD software, such as the SonicStage software.