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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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... safety guidelines and owner information. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on -screen User Guide. Contains an overview of your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat -
... safety guidelines and owner information. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on -screen User Guide. Contains an overview of your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat -
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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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...might find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep ...your data safe and your VAIO computer. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, and access to...
...might find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep ...your data safe and your VAIO computer. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, and access to...
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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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... + 2 (F3/F4): volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Functions Toggles among Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. ! n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is not available for the models that perform model-specific tasks. This function is very similar to a desktop computer...
... + 2 (F3/F4): volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Functions Toggles among Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. ! n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is not available for the models that perform model-specific tasks. This function is very similar to a desktop computer...
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... are written to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. Provides for the lowest level of power consumption. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 150). To return the system to its...
... are written to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. Provides for the lowest level of power consumption. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 150). To return the system to its...
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... of the touch pad to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Press the left button twice. 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...
... of the touch pad to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Press the left button twice. 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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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. 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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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. See the online Specifications to ...
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. See the online Specifications to ...
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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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... with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on the model you purchased. CD CD Extra RW ROM 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.
... with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on the model you purchased. CD CD Extra RW ROM 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.
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...stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in Version 1.1 format. *10 BD-RE stands for use with a VAIO computer, be sure to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for Blu...with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in Version 2.1 format. ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE...
...stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in Version 1.1 format. *10 BD-RE stands for use with a VAIO computer, be sure to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for Blu...with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in Version 2.1 format. ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE...
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... video output to update the AACS key. Unless your external display is strongly recommended that the AACS key update requires Internet access. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Note that digital HDCPcompliant environment be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. Region settings are required for optimum compatibility...
... video output to update the AACS key. Unless your external display is strongly recommended that the AACS key update requires Internet access. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Note that digital HDCPcompliant environment be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. Region settings are required for optimum compatibility...
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...preinstalled software and while using your software application to burn discs, 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. Do not use discs in any other applications. ❑ Never touch the surface of a... disc may cause a failure. 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 included...
...preinstalled software and while using your software application to burn discs, 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. Do not use discs in any other applications. ❑ Never touch the surface of a... disc may cause a failure. 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 included...
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... reset this number, the drive's DVD region code 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 should follow these recommendations. ❑ Close all ," this means that you can...
... reset this number, the drive's DVD region code 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 should follow these recommendations. ❑ Close all ," this means that you can...
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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.