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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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... -screen User Guide. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Documentation Your documentation...
... -screen User Guide. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Documentation Your documentation...
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... the original factory installed settings. It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - Contains... 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...
... the original factory installed settings. It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - Contains... 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...
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...find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find the answers you need. 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 ...and maintenance programs from the following categories to find interesting and useful. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and...
...find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find the answers you need. 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 ...and maintenance programs from the following categories to find interesting and useful. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and...
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Make sure to get started with using 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 ...
Make sure to get started with using 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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... then m or Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available before Windows launches. 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. Combinations/Feature Fn + F1: wireless switching* Fn + % (F2...
... then m or Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available before Windows launches. 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. Combinations/Feature Fn + F1: wireless switching* Fn + % (F2...
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... consumption. When you execute this key combination changes the resolution. 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 the computer screen with a higher resolution.
... consumption. When you execute this key combination changes the resolution. 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 the computer screen with a higher resolution.
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Press the left button (3) once. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Press the right button (4) once. 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. Slide one finger on the touch ...
Press the left button (3) once. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Press the right button (4) once. 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. Slide one finger on the touch ...
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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. 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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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 ...
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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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. The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive.
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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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... the model you purchased. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your model. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with...
... the model you purchased. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your model. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with...
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...-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- A DualDisc is not supported on the other side. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer's optical disc drives. Please be aware that the... and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- This product is not supported. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in relation to ...
...-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- A DualDisc is not supported on the other side. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer's optical disc drives. Please be aware that the... and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- This product is not supported. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in relation to ...
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...media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at all. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! To play or view the contents of the disc do not match, playback is strongly recommended that the AACS key update requires ...Internet access. It is not possible. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. Note that digital HDCPcompliant environment be standard definition or prohibit analog video output ...
...media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at all. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! To play or view the contents of the disc do not match, playback is strongly recommended that the AACS key update requires ...Internet access. It is not possible. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. Note that digital HDCPcompliant environment be standard definition or prohibit analog video output ...
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... is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you burned with your software application to a disc. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to discs. Fingerprints and dust on the optical disc drive, you eject it. To complete...
... is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you burned with your software application to a disc. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to discs. Fingerprints and dust on the optical disc drive, you eject it. To complete...
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... playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Close all ," this DVD in which region and on what type of your computer. ! n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the packaging, you will not be able to play DVDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD-
... playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Close all ," this DVD in which region and on what type of your computer. ! n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the packaging, you will not be able to play DVDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD-
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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.