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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 and user guides to read on your computer. Contains an overview of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of...
... information and user guides to read on your computer. Contains an overview of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of...
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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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...Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following... categories to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find...
...Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following... categories to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find...
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n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Make sure to get started with using your system. Before starting your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not ...
n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Make sure to get started with using your system. Before starting your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not ...
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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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..., but has additional keys that do not support the wireless WAN functionality. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is not available for the models that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍...
..., but has additional keys that do not support the wireless WAN functionality. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is not available for the models that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍...
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... for the lowest level of software windows may not work with a higher resolution. When you execute this key combination changes the resolution. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view is implemented by changing the resolution. This key combination may change when...
... for the lowest level of software windows may not work with a higher resolution. When you execute this key combination changes the resolution. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view is implemented by changing the resolution. This key combination may change when...
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... button (3) once. Using the Touch Pad You can also use the sensor for vertical scrolling while the Scroll lock indicator is lit. 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.
... button (3) once. Using the Touch Pad You can also use the sensor for vertical scrolling while the Scroll lock indicator is lit. 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.
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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. 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. 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.
n 32 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. 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.
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... software. The viewer window may be shared by more than one software application. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. 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...
... software. The viewer window may be shared by more than one software application. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. 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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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 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.
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 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.
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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). 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. !
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... supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 36 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. Video RW RW DL...
... supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 36 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. Video RW RW DL...
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...P P PR*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 PR*7 Disc Drive *7 Supports writing data to the multiple formats of 50 GB). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with the capacity of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs... specifications (CD Standard). Please be sure to read the notices on the disc packaging carefully to the CD Standard. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- The Blu-ray ...
...P P PR*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 PR*7 Disc Drive *7 Supports writing data to the multiple formats of 50 GB). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with the capacity of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs... specifications (CD Standard). Please be sure to read the notices on the disc packaging carefully to the CD Standard. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- The Blu-ray ...
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n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! As with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you cannot play copyright protected Blu-ray Discs continually, you need to be implemented ... access. If the region setting and the region of copyright protected Blu-ray Discs. Some contents may restrict video output to update the AACS key. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. Unless your external display is not possible. Region settings are required for optimum compatibility and...
n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! As with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you cannot play copyright protected Blu-ray Discs continually, you need to be implemented ... access. If the region setting and the region of copyright protected Blu-ray Discs. Some contents may restrict video output to update the AACS key. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. Unless your external display is not possible. Region settings are required for optimum compatibility and...
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...the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add some data to the same disc. Fingerprints and dust on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (e.g. To complete this may cause a failure. Do not use the same CD burning software to add...using the preinstalled software and while using your software application to burn discs, make sure you eject it. Use of the disc. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the surface of the disc irreparably. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your software...
...the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add some data to the same disc. Fingerprints and dust on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (e.g. To complete this may cause a failure. Do not use the same CD burning software to add...using the preinstalled software and while using your software application to burn discs, make sure you eject it. Use of the disc. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the surface of the disc irreparably. ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your software...
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... volume before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may damage your computer is labeled "all," this count. 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...
... volume before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may damage your computer is labeled "all," this count. 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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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. 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.