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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 Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those 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 Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those 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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... ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer must be connected to read on your VAIO computer. n7 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Contains an... 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 ...
... ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer must be connected to read on your VAIO computer. n7 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Contains an... 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 ...
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...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) - To access this 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 setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities.
...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) - To access this 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 setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities.
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... need. It can either perform the task for you or show you how to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe... programs from the following categories to do it step by step. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access ...
... need. It can either perform the task for you or show you how to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe... programs from the following categories to do it step by step. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access ...
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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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... 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer.
... 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer.
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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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... + 2 (F3/F4): volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Functions Toggles among Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. 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. To increase the...
... + 2 (F3/F4): volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Functions Toggles among Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. 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. To increase the...
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... as it magnifies the screen view by changing the resolution. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate * On selected models only. 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 turn on power management, see...
... as it magnifies the screen view by changing the resolution. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate * On selected models only. 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 turn on power management, see...
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.... Slide your finger on the pointing device and see the help file 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. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally ... using the touch pad. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Press the right button (4) once. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Slide your finger on the screen using the mouse. Be sure to launch...
.... Slide your finger on the pointing device and see the help file 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. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally ... using the touch pad. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Press the right button (4) once. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Slide your finger on the screen using the mouse. Be sure to launch...
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... the window for the S button assignments. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on VAIO Control Center for changing the S button assignments. 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 ...
... the window for the S button assignments. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on VAIO Control Center for changing the S button assignments. 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 ...
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... Your computer may show some noise, for a video conference using the built-in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to capture more than one software application. When capturing an image 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. If another software application is ready for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. This is equipped...
... Your computer may show some noise, for a video conference using the built-in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to capture more than one software application. When capturing an image 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. If another software application is ready for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. This is equipped...
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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 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.
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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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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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...-RE Disc media in Version 2.1 format. *11 The Blu-ray 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- CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD...
...-RE Disc media in Version 2.1 format. *11 The Blu-ray 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- CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD...
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...discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. This product is not supported. ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. A DualDisc is strongly recommended that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable ... It is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for some contents on one side with other side...
...discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. This product is not supported. ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. A DualDisc is strongly recommended that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable ... It is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for some contents on one side with other side...