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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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... and owner information. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains an overview of -the...
... and owner information. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains an overview of -the...
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... the hardware and software configuration 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...
... the hardware and software configuration 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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... connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to access and provides a 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...
... connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to access and provides a 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...
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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. ! Make sure to get started with your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that ...
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. ! Make sure to get started with your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that ...
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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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n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is not available for the models that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and ...
n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is not available for the models that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and ...
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... the system to its original state, use the power button to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. 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...
... the system to its original state, use the power button to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. 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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... displays a shortcut menu. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad while pressing the left button. 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. Press the right button (4) once. Move...
... displays a shortcut menu. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad while pressing the left button. 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. Press the right button (4) once. Move...
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To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. 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. 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. 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. 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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... software and video editing software. This is activated before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. 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...
... software and video editing software. This is activated before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. 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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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). 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.
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... data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive 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 (Dual Layer) recording. CD CD...
... data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive 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 (Dual Layer) recording. CD CD...
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... CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- Due to the multiple formats of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in Version 2.1 format. ! 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 the CD Standard. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND...
... CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- Due to the multiple formats of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in Version 2.1 format. ! 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 the CD Standard. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND...
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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 compliant with other ... copyright protected Blu-ray Discs. Note that digital HDCPcompliant environment be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at all. Unless your external display is compliant with other ... copyright protected Blu-ray Discs. Note that digital HDCPcompliant environment be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
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n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the optical disc drive, you use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add some data to a disc. This may result. ❑ ... modes while using the preinstalled software and while using your computer or make data on a disc readable on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with the Roxio Easy...
n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the optical disc drive, you use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add some data to a disc. This may result. ❑ ... modes while using the preinstalled software and while using your computer or make data on a disc readable on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to close all other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with the Roxio Easy...
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... and exit anti-virus software before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Close all ," this means that you can...
... and exit anti-virus software before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Close all ," this means that you can...
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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.