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... and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 Using...
... and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 Using...
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...(USB) Device...98 Connecting a Printer ...101 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...102 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...104 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...106 Selecting Performance Modes ...107 Setting the Password ...108 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...119 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...127 Setting Up... Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 136 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...137 Using the Power Saving Modes ...138 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...143 Protecting the Hard Disk ...145 Upgrading Your...
...(USB) Device...98 Connecting a Printer ...101 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...102 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...104 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...106 Selecting Performance Modes ...107 Setting the Password ...108 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...119 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...127 Setting Up... Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 136 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...137 Using the Power Saving Modes ...138 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...143 Protecting the Hard Disk ...145 Upgrading Your...
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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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...configurations of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains an overview of your computer. Explains features of your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to read on solving...information and user guides to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking ...
...configurations of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains an overview of your computer. Explains features of your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to read on solving...information and user guides to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking ...
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... setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - n8 N Before Use ❑...
... setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - n8 N Before Use ❑...
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...Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you accomplish a task. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing... sites you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery ...
...Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you accomplish a task. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing... sites you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery ...
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n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty. Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty. Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
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n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that ...
n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that ...
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n 27 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 Control Center window appears. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center.
n 27 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 Control Center window appears. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center.
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 59) ❑ Using the Internet (page 62) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 63) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 71) n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 59) ❑ Using the Internet (page 62) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 63) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 71) n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... output Functions Toggles among Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. n 31 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. Adjusts the volume...
... output Functions Toggles among Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. n 31 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. Adjusts the volume...
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... of the system and the connected peripheral devices are written to the hard disk drive and the system power is turned off. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view is implemented by applying a lower resolution to the computer screen with graphic...
... of the system and the connected peripheral devices are written to the hard disk drive and the system power is turned off. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view is implemented by applying a lower resolution to the computer screen with graphic...
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...to scroll vertically. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 136) to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch... pad scroll feature). ✍ You can also use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Be sure to launch VAIO Control Center. Press the left button twice. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to , select, drag...
...to scroll vertically. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 136) to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch... pad scroll feature). ✍ You can also use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Be sure to launch VAIO Control Center. Press the left button twice. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to , select, drag...
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... ✍ The default button assignments may be different from the above. To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. 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 file on VAIO Control Center for changing the S button assignments. See the help you can change the assignments in the window for the S button assignments.
... ✍ The default button assignments may be different from the above. To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. 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 file on VAIO Control Center for changing the S button assignments. See the help you can change the assignments in the window for the S button assignments.
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... with the built-in MOTION EYE camera. It decreases the frame rate and slows down the shutter speed to allow the camera to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to display the Properties window and select the Low Light check box....is ready for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. The viewer window may be shared by more light. ! n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for a video conference using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. When...
... with the built-in MOTION EYE camera. It decreases the frame rate and slows down the shutter speed to allow the camera to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to display the Properties window and select the Low Light check box....is ready for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. The viewer window may be shared by more light. ! n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for a video conference using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. When...
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n 36 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 36 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.
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n 37 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 37 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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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 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, 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 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your optical disc drive supports.
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... media with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. n 39 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...
... media with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. n 39 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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... that conform to Blu-ray Disc drives). This product is strongly recommended that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for use with digital audio material... packaged media recorded in relation to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Due to the multiple formats of VAIO CD drives with discs that digital HDCPcompliant environment be implemented for some contents on the other optical media devices, circumstances may not...
... that conform to Blu-ray Disc drives). This product is strongly recommended that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for use with digital audio material... packaged media recorded in relation to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Due to the multiple formats of VAIO CD drives with discs that digital HDCPcompliant environment be implemented for some contents on the other optical media devices, circumstances may not...