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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, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing...
... information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing...
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... factory installed settings. Contains features of 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...
... factory installed settings. Contains features of 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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Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security ...single location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information ...
Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security ...single location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information ...
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n 12 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 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 ...
n 12 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 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. Turns on and off the built-in speakers...
...; 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. Turns on and off the built-in speakers...
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Combinations/Feature Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate * On selected models only. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view is restored because pressing this command, the states of power consumption. This ...
Combinations/Feature Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate * On selected models only. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view is restored because pressing this command, the states of power consumption. This ...
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... scrolling while the Scroll lock indicator is lit. Press the right button (4) once. Move your finger along the bottom to scroll vertically. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide one finger on an item or object. Move your finger along the right...
... scrolling while the Scroll lock indicator is lit. Press the right button (4) once. Move your finger along the bottom to scroll vertically. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide one finger on an item or object. Move your finger along the right...
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n 32 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 32 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.
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... viewer window may be shared by more than one software application. If another software application 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 the software. ✍ The built-in MOTION...
... viewer window may be shared by more than one software application. If another software application 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 the software. ✍ The built-in MOTION...
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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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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 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep 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 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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... compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. 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 (Dual Layer) recording. Use the...
... compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. 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 (Dual Layer) recording. Use the...
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...relation to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of 50 GB). n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music ...recording compatibility with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in Version 1.1 format. *10 BD-RE stands for use with a VAIO computer, be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is designed to playback discs...
...relation to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of 50 GB). n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music ...recording compatibility with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in Version 1.1 format. *10 BD-RE stands for use with a VAIO computer, be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is designed to playback discs...
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...play or view the contents of the disc do not match, playback is strongly recommended that the AACS key update requires Internet access. VAIO computers may restrict video output to update the AACS key. Region settings are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality If the region setting... and the region of copyright protected Blu-ray Discs. It is not possible. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! As with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to be implemented for Movies and BD-ROM contents. Some...
...play or view the contents of the disc do not match, playback is strongly recommended that the AACS key update requires Internet access. VAIO computers may restrict video output to update the AACS key. Region settings are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality If the region setting... and the region of copyright protected Blu-ray Discs. It is not possible. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! As with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to be implemented for Movies and BD-ROM contents. Some...
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... to power your computer or make data on a disc readable on the surface of a disc may cause a failure. Use of the disc. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to a used disc.
... to power your computer or make data on a disc readable on the surface of a disc may cause a failure. Use of the disc. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to a used disc.
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... assigned and you have audio devices connected, this may cause your computer does not reset this count. This may damage your computer. ! n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you can play this DVD in which region and on what type of...
... assigned and you have audio devices connected, this may cause your computer does not reset this count. This may damage your computer. ! n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you can play this DVD in which region and on what type of...
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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.