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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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..., setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your VAIO computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide.
..., setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your VAIO computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide.
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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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Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to 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...; Manuals & Specifications Here you might 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 various links to...
Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to 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...; Manuals & Specifications Here you might 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 various links to...
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... how to start up your computer. Make sure to get started with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer 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...
... how to start up your computer. Make sure to get started with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer 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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n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is not available for the models that perform model-specific tasks. Adjusts the volume level. Combinations and Functions with ...
n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is not available for the models that perform model-specific tasks. Adjusts the volume level. Combinations and Functions with ...
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... it magnifies the screen view by applying a lower resolution to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 150). n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view is magnified, switching the view to the hard disk and the system...
... it magnifies the screen view by applying a lower resolution to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 150). n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view is magnified, switching the view to the hard disk and the system...
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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. In many applications, this ...
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. In many applications, this ...
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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. 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. To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central.
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... the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is activated before using 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 such software. See the online Specifications to...
... the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is activated before using 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 such software. See the online Specifications to...
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To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc 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.
To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc 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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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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... you purchased. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge.
... you purchased. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge.
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...GB) and BD-RE Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity 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 25 GB, dual-layer discs with your computer ...does not support BD-RE Version 1.0 discs and Blu-ray cartridge discs. *8 Writing data to the CD Standard. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE...
...GB) and BD-RE Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity 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 25 GB, dual-layer discs with your computer ...does not support BD-RE Version 1.0 discs and Blu-ray cartridge discs. *8 Writing data to the CD Standard. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE...
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VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at all. As with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (... region setting and the region of copyright protected Blu-ray Discs. Some contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! To play copyright protected Blu-ray Discs continually, you cannot play or view the contents of the disc do not match, playback is not...
VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at all. As with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (... region setting and the region of copyright protected Blu-ray Discs. Some contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! To play copyright protected Blu-ray Discs continually, you cannot play or view the contents of the disc do not match, playback is not...
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... using the CD burning software. ❑ Never affix an adhesive label to discs. 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 damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your... disc irreparably. ❑ Connect and use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add some data to the same disc. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the preinstalled software and while using...
... using the CD burning software. ❑ Never affix an adhesive label to discs. 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 damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your... disc irreparably. ❑ Connect and use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add some data to the same disc. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the preinstalled software and while using...
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... created with the CD-R or CD-RW disc media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's optical disc drives may cause your computer. ! 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 have...
... created with the CD-R or CD-RW disc media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's optical disc drives may cause your computer. ! 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 have...
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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.