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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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Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to... ❑ 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. Contains safety guidelines and owner information.
Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to... ❑ 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. Contains safety guidelines and owner information.
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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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...you will find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and ...personal data. ❑ Wireless & Network Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to find interesting and useful. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑...
...you will find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and ...personal data. ❑ Wireless & Network Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to find interesting and useful. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑...
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... computer. 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...
... computer. 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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... functions are not available before Windows launches. Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. 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. This function is very similar to a desktop computer...
... functions are not available before Windows launches. Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. 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. This function is very similar to a desktop computer...
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... by applying a lower resolution to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 150). For details on the power. 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 the system and...
... by applying a lower resolution to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 150). For details on the power. 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 the system and...
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... one finger on the touch pad (1) to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing 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 the screen using the touch pad. Press the left button...
... one finger on the touch pad (1) to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing 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 the screen using the touch pad. Press the left button...
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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. 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. 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. 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. 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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... application is equipped with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. This is ready for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. 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 built-in MOTION EYE camera. Turning...
... application is equipped with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. This is ready for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. 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 built-in MOTION EYE camera. Turning...
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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. 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.
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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). Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
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... DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is available only on the model you purchased. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- 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 discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. DVD-ROM...
... DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is available only on the model you purchased. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- 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 discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. DVD-ROM...
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...of a DualDisc may not play on the disc packaging carefully to the CD Standard. CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing...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 DVD drives). A DualDisc is not supported. 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- BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD...
...of a DualDisc may not play on the disc packaging carefully to the CD Standard. CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing...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 DVD drives). A DualDisc is not supported. 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- BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD...
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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 ... (HDCP) standard, you cannot play copyright protected Blu-ray Discs continually, you need to be implemented for Movies and BD-ROM contents. 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.
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 ... (HDCP) standard, you cannot play copyright protected Blu-ray Discs continually, you need to be implemented for Movies and BD-ROM contents. 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.
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n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the optical disc drive, you eject it. This may cause your battery pack is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure .... ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make data on a disc readable on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to a disc. For example, if you have a disc with data that you burned with your computer while writing data to...
n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the optical disc drive, you eject it. This may cause your battery pack is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure .... ❑ Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make data on a disc readable on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to a disc. For example, if you have a disc with data that you burned with your computer while writing data to...
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... software is permanently assigned and you will not be able to indicate in which region and on what type of the world. 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...
... software is permanently assigned and you will not be able to indicate in which region and on what type of the world. 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.