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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 provide state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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...your computer must be connected 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 ...
...your computer must be connected 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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..., and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. 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 ❑...
..., and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. 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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...User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find the answers you accomplish a task. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for you or show you how to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your... and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on 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 do it step by step.
...User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find the answers you accomplish a task. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for you or show you how to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your... and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on 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 do it step by step.
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Protect your VAIO computer 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. n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
Protect your VAIO computer 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. n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
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... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard...
... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard...
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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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... + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Functions Toggles among Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. Adjusts the volume level. 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...
... + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Functions Toggles among Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. Adjusts the volume level. 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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... is not as clear as the standard view, as it is magnified, switching the view to the computer screen with a higher resolution. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view is implemented by changing the resolution.
... is not as clear as the standard view, as it is magnified, switching the view to the computer screen with a higher resolution. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view is implemented by changing the resolution.
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...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 launch VAIO Control Center. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can ... a mouse, you will be able to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. 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 touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on and off...
...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 launch VAIO Control Center. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can ... a mouse, you will be able to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. 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 touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on and off...
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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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... Capture Utility. When capturing an image in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to display the Properties window and select the Low Light check box. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with a ... decreases the frame rate and slows down the shutter speed to allow the camera to instant messaging software and video editing software. 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.
... Capture Utility. When capturing an image in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to display the Properties window and select the Low Light check box. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with a ... decreases the frame rate and slows down the shutter speed to allow the camera to instant messaging software and video editing software. 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.
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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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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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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 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.
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 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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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- Use non-cartridge discs or discs ...
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- Use non-cartridge discs or discs ...
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...standard in relation to DVD drives, or "Blu-ray Disc" standard in AVC or VC1 format at all. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is not possible. Note that are required for optimum compatibility ...and viewing quality. As with digital audio material on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. VAIO computers may restrict video output to...
...standard in relation to DVD drives, or "Blu-ray Disc" standard in AVC or VC1 format at all. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is not possible. Note that are required for optimum compatibility ...and viewing quality. As with digital audio material on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. VAIO computers may restrict video output to...