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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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Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on -screen User Guide. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. 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 the on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on -screen User Guide. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. 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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...information 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, at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas, or at ...http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - ...
...information 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, at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas, or at ...http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - ...
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... the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Make sure to get started with using your VAIO 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...
... the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Make sure to get started with using your VAIO 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...
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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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... 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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... changing the resolution. Provides for the lowest level of software windows may not work with a higher resolution. For details on the power. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 138). The location and size of power...
... changing the resolution. Provides for the lowest level of software windows may not work with a higher resolution. For details on the power. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 138). The location and size of power...
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... left button (3) once. Press the right button (4) once. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is lit. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Move your finger...
... left button (3) once. Press the right button (4) once. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is lit. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Move your finger...
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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. 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.
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... that launching or exiting your model is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. This is equipped with a 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. The...
... that launching or exiting your model is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. This is equipped with a 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. The...
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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 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. 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.
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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 your 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 your 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 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. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
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...±R DL) DVD±RW P P P P PR P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 P - (Supporting DVD+R DL) CD-RW/DVD-ROM P P P P PR P P P P P P - DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R 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- CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD-
...±R DL) DVD±RW P P P P PR P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 P - (Supporting DVD+R DL) CD-RW/DVD-ROM P P P P PR P P P P P P - DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R 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- CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD-
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... BD-RE Version 1.0 discs and Blu-ray cartridge discs. *8 Writing data to DVD drives). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with a VAIO computer, be aware that conform to BD-R Version 1.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity...on one side with the capacity of a DualDisc may not play on the other side. BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not 8cm disc writing. RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 Blu-ray P P P P PR*8 P P...
... BD-RE Version 1.0 discs and Blu-ray cartridge discs. *8 Writing data to DVD drives). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with a VAIO computer, be aware that conform to BD-R Version 1.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity...on one side with the capacity of a DualDisc may not play on the other side. BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not 8cm disc writing. RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 Blu-ray P P P P PR*8 P P...
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...This may cause your computer to malfunction. ❑ When using the CD burning software. ❑ Never affix an adhesive label to discs. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make data on a disc readable on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other... 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. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: Click to DVD) Other software programs may not be fully compatible and...
...This may cause your computer to malfunction. ❑ When using the CD burning software. ❑ Never affix an adhesive label to discs. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make data on a disc readable on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other... 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. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: Click to DVD) Other software programs may not be fully compatible and...
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...; Do not switch to power saving modes while your computer does not reset this may damage your hearing and the speakers. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can play the disc. Reconfiguring your...for details. ❑ 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. If you will not be able to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. If the region code of your residence ...
...; Do not switch to power saving modes while your computer does not reset this may damage your hearing and the speakers. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can play the disc. Reconfiguring your...for details. ❑ 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. If you will not be able to speed up disc access when playing a DVD. If the region code of your residence ...
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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.