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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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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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... to the Internet. 2 Go 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 Latin American ...countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this ...
... to the Internet. 2 Go 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 Latin American ...countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this ...
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... on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original... factory installed settings. 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) -
... on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original... factory installed settings. 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) -
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... support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on how to other Internet sites you might find the answers you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to back up and restore your... operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. It can either perform the task for your personal data. ❑ Wireless &...
... support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on how to other Internet sites you might find the answers you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to back up and restore your... operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. It can either perform the task for your personal data. ❑ Wireless &...
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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. 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.
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... other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer. Be sure to get started 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 manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating...
... other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer. Be sure to get started 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 manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating...
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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. 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.
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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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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. Combinations and Functions ...
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. Combinations and Functions ...
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n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view is magnified, switching the view to turn on power management, see Using ...
n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view is magnified, switching the view to turn on power management, see Using ...
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... button (4) once. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to suit your preference for vertical scrolling while the Scroll lock indicator 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 ... finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use the fingerprint sensor for using the touch pad. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Using ...
... button (4) once. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to suit your preference for vertical scrolling while the Scroll lock indicator 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 ... finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use the fingerprint sensor for using the touch pad. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Using ...
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... a case, you use specific functions of the computer. To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help file on and off and the S2 button toggles...
... a case, you use specific functions of the computer. To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help file on and off and the S2 button toggles...
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... window and select the Low Light check box. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Click the Camera button to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. When capturing an image in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is using the camera, exit the application before using... such software. If another software application is ready for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. 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 with...
... window and select the Low Light check box. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Click the Camera button to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. When capturing an image in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is using the camera, exit the application before using... such software. If another software application is ready for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. 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 with...
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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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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 disc operation program. n 37 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 disc operation program. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
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Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. 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 model.
Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. 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 model.
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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- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-...
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- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-...
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... contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. As with your external display is not possible. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! This product is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with discs that the AACS key update ...requires Internet access. A DualDisc is designed to check both playback and recording compatibility with other side. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for some contents on packaged media recorded ...
... contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. As with your external display is not possible. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! This product is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with discs that the AACS key update ...requires Internet access. A DualDisc is designed to check both playback and recording compatibility with other side. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for some contents on packaged media recorded ...