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... and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 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...12 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 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)...124 Setting Up... Your Computer with VAIO Central ...131 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...132 Using the Power Saving Modes ...133 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...138 Protecting the Hard Disk ...141 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...142 Adding and Removing Memory...143
...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)...124 Setting Up... Your Computer with VAIO Central ...131 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...132 Using the Power Saving Modes ...133 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...138 Protecting the Hard Disk ...141 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...142 Adding and Removing Memory...143
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...Guide. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. External views illustrated in audio, video, ...computing, and communications to provide state-of component connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on your computer. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. !
...Guide. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. External views illustrated in audio, video, ...computing, and communications to provide state-of component connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on your computer. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. !
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...with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: 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 http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User ...
...with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: 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 http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User ...
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Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find the answers you ... system, system software, and your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your...
Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find the answers you ... system, system software, and your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your...
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n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system. Before starting your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect ...
n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system. Before starting your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect ...
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n 25 N Getting Started To use the battery care function You can select your desired maximum charge level with the battery care function to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box. 4 Select the desired maximum charge level. 5 Click OK. The VAIO Central window appears. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Central.
n 25 N Getting Started To use the battery care function You can select your desired maximum charge level with the battery care function to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box. 4 Select the desired maximum charge level. 5 Click OK. The VAIO Central window appears. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Central.
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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 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 59) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 67) 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 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 59) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 67) n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... off the built-in speakers and the headphones. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or Adjusts the volume level. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions...
... off the built-in speakers and the headphones. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or Adjusts the volume level. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions...
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... and the connected peripheral devices are written to the hard disk drive and the system power is implemented by changing the resolution. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 133). To return the system to its...
... and the connected peripheral devices are written to the hard disk drive and the system power is implemented by changing the resolution. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 133). To return the system to its...
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...; You can point to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the touch pad. Slide your finger on and off the indicator. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to turn on...
...; You can point to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the touch pad. Slide your finger on and off the indicator. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to turn on...
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n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to both. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on and off and the S2 button toggles among your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to help you use specific functions of the computer. You can change these button assignments in 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 both. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on and off and the S2 button toggles among your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to help you use specific functions of the computer. You can change these button assignments in 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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...to allow the camera to capture more than one software application. The viewer window may be shared by more light. ! 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. When capturing an image in...EYE camera cannot be equipped with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. Turning on the computer activates the built-in a dark place, click the VAIO Camera Utility icon on the taskbar and the Advanced Settings button and select the Low Light check box on the Properties window. See the ...
...to allow the camera to capture more than one software application. The viewer window may be shared by more light. ! 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. When capturing an image in...EYE camera cannot be equipped with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. Turning on the computer activates the built-in a dark place, click the VAIO Camera Utility icon on the taskbar and the Advanced Settings button and select the Low Light check box on the Properties window. See the ...
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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. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the 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 disc operation 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 disc operation program. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs™, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs™, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... DVD-ROM P P P P P P P - Use non-cartridge discs or discs with removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs 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- CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD...
... DVD-ROM P P P P P P P - Use non-cartridge discs or discs with removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs 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- CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD...
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...recorded in relation to Blu-ray Disc drives). As with other side. A DualDisc is strongly recommended that conform to the CD Standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is not possible. For inquiries about disc formats, ...implemented for movies and BD-ROM contents. Some contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! This product is compliant with digital audio material on the other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to be ...
...recorded in relation to Blu-ray Disc drives). As with other side. A DualDisc is strongly recommended that conform to the CD Standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is not possible. For inquiries about disc formats, ...implemented for movies and BD-ROM contents. Some contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! This product is compliant with digital audio material on the other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to be ...
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..., if you have a disc with data that you burned with your computer, to write data to a disc. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to add...
..., if you have a disc with data that you burned with your computer, to write data to a disc. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to add...
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... code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to speed up disc access when playing a disc. If the region code for your computer. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you can play audio CDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- R DL, DVD...
... code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to speed up disc access when playing a disc. If the region code for your computer. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you can play audio CDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- R DL, DVD...