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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. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of component connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and...
... Guide. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of component connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and...
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... manual) - Explains features of 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...
... manual) - Explains features of 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...
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...; Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for information and... technology and Wireless LAN. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to find interesting and useful.
...; Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for information and... technology and Wireless LAN. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to find interesting and useful.
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n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come ...
n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come ...
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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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... only after the operating system finished launching. To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. 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/Feature Fn...
... only after the operating system finished launching. To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. 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/Feature Fn...
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... power button 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 magnify/restore your computer's screen view is turned off.
... power button 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 magnify/restore your computer's screen view is turned off.
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... is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to turn 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 on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Press the...
... is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to turn 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 on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Press the...
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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. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to both.
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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 the software. ✍ The built-in MOTION ... capturing an image in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software. 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 computer activates the built-in...
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 software. ✍ The built-in MOTION ... capturing an image in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software. 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 computer activates the built-in...
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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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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. ! n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
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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. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. *7 Supports writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with the capacity of 50 GB). 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-
... DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. *7 Supports writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with the capacity of 50 GB). 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-
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... CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO CD drives with discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD... packaged media recorded in relation to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). This product is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is designed to the CD Standard. n 38 N Using Your...
... CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO CD drives with discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD... packaged media recorded in relation to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). This product is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is designed to the CD Standard. n 38 N Using Your...
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... (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with your software application 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 circular discs. For example, if you have...
... (star, heart, card, etc.), as this process, follow the instructions included with your software application 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 circular discs. For example, if you have...
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... computer is labeled "all," this means that you can play this DVD 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 discs, you cannot play the disc on your computer. This may not be able...
... computer is labeled "all," this means that you can play this DVD 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 discs, you cannot play the disc on your computer. This may not be able...