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... and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using...
... and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 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 ...116 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...142 Setting Up ...Your Computer with VAIO Central ...149 Using the Power Saving Modes ...150 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...155 Protecting the Hard Disk ...158 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...159 Adding and Removing Memory...160
...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 ...116 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...142 Setting Up ...Your Computer with VAIO Central ...149 Using the Power Saving Modes ...150 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...155 Protecting the Hard Disk ...158 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...159 Adding and Removing Memory...160
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... information. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on -screen User Guide. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the...
... information. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on -screen User Guide. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the...
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... about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http...
... about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http...
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... -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find the answers you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Network Learn about wireless connections including... LAN. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to find interesting and useful. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer ...
... -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find the answers you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Network Learn about wireless connections including... LAN. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to find interesting and useful. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer ...
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... describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Make sure to get started with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating...
... describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Make sure to get started with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 29) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 32) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 57) ❑ Using the Internet (page 60) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 61) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 68) n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 29) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 32) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 57) ❑ Using the Internet (page 60) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 61) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 68) n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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...; Some functions are not available before Windows launches. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or Adjusts the volume level. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is not available for the models that perform model-specific tasks.
...; Some functions are not available before Windows launches. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or Adjusts the volume level. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is not available for the models that perform model-specific tasks.
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... of the system and the peripheral devices are written to magnify/restore your computer's screen view is implemented by changing the resolution. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to the hard disk and the system power is restored because pressing this command, the states of power consumption...
... of the system and the peripheral devices are written to magnify/restore your computer's screen view is implemented by changing the resolution. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to the hard disk and the system power is restored because pressing this command, the states of power consumption...
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... button (4) once. Move your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide one finger on and off the indicator. Move your finger along the bottom...
... button (4) once. Move your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide one finger on and off the indicator. Move your finger along the bottom...
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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. To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. 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 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to reduce the fan noise.
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. 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 32 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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... camera. ! Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for a video conference using such software. Make sure that launching or...
... camera. ! Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for a video conference using such software. Make sure that launching or...
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n 34 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 34 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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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 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep 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 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
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...- DVD-ROM P P P P P P P P P P P - *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is available only on your optical disc drive supports. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data...
...- DVD-ROM P P P P P P P P P P P - *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is available only on your optical disc drive supports. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data...
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...capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB) and BD-RE Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with the Blu-ray Disc drive. *9 BD-R stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in Version 1.1 format.... Blu-ray Disc drive on models with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in Version 2.1 format. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with a VAIO computer, be aware that conform to DVD drives). This product is not supported on your computer's optical disc drives...
...capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB) and BD-RE Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with the Blu-ray Disc drive. *9 BD-R stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in Version 1.1 format.... Blu-ray Disc drive on models with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in Version 2.1 format. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with a VAIO computer, be aware that conform to DVD drives). This product is not supported on your computer's optical disc drives...
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VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at all. Unless your external display is strongly recommended that ... at high bit rates. It is compliant with other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to update the AACS key. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Region settings are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality To play copyright protected Blu-ray Discs continually, you cannot play or view the...
VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at all. Unless your external display is strongly recommended that ... at high bit rates. It is compliant with other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to update the AACS key. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Region settings are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality To play copyright protected Blu-ray Discs continually, you cannot play or view the...
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...burning software for additional data burning may cause your computer or make data on a disc readable on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (e.g. Use of the disc irreparably. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power ...your computer to malfunction. ❑ When using the CD burning software. ❑ Never affix an adhesive label to discs. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions ...
...burning software for additional data burning may cause your computer or make data on a disc readable on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (e.g. Use of the disc irreparably. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power ...your computer to malfunction. ❑ When using the CD burning software. ❑ Never affix an adhesive label to discs. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the optical disc drive, you need to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions ...
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... and on what type of your residence area is running, restart the software or eject the disc and re-insert it again. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you cannot play the disc on your computer. ! Reconfiguring your computer to malfunction...
... and on what type of your residence area is running, restart the software or eject the disc and re-insert it again. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you cannot play the disc on your computer. ! Reconfiguring your computer to malfunction...
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n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ 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. Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may cause a malfunction.
n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ 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. Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may cause a malfunction.