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......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 the Optical Disc...
......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 the Optical Disc...
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n5 N Microphone ...204 Mouse ...205 Speakers ...206 Touch Pad...208 Keyboard...209 Floppy Disks ...210 PC Cards ...211 Audio/Video...213 Memory Stick Media ...214 Peripherals ...215 Docking Station ...216 Support Options ...217 Sony Support Information ...217 Program Support Information...221 Trademarks ...233
n5 N Microphone ...204 Mouse ...205 Speakers ...206 Touch Pad...208 Keyboard...209 Floppy Disks ...210 PC Cards ...211 Audio/Video...213 Memory Stick Media ...214 Peripherals ...215 Docking Station ...216 Support Options ...217 Sony Support Information ...217 Program Support Information...221 Trademarks ...233
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n 11 N Before Use Ergonomic Considerations You will be using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments: ❑ ...
n 11 N Before Use Ergonomic Considerations You will be using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments: ❑ ...
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Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera* (page 35) B Built-in microphone (monaural) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator* (page 20) D LCD screen (page 155) E Built-in specifications. The appearance of your computer may also vary in some countries or areas. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 31) G Touch pad (page 33) H Fingerprint sensor (page 119) * On selected models only.
Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera* (page 35) B Built-in microphone (monaural) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator* (page 20) D LCD screen (page 155) E Built-in specifications. The appearance of your computer may also vary in some countries or areas. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 31) G Touch pad (page 33) H Fingerprint sensor (page 119) * On selected models only.
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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-in MOTION EYE Camera (page ... (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-in MOTION EYE Camera (page ... (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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...off the built-in speakers and the headphones. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or 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 with the Fn Key ✍ Some... keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. Adjusts the volume level. To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or...
...off the built-in speakers and the headphones. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or 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 with the Fn Key ✍ Some... keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. Adjusts the volume level. To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or...
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...pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to use the fingerprint sensor 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 on the touch pad (1) to scroll vertically....point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the mouse. Be sure to launch VAIO Control Center. Using the Touch Pad You can also use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Press the left button twice. Slide your preference for using the touch pad. Press the...
...pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to use the fingerprint sensor 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 on the touch pad (1) to scroll vertically....point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the mouse. Be sure to launch VAIO Control Center. Using the Touch Pad You can also use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Press the left button twice. Slide your preference for using the touch pad. Press the...
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The master password is possible and the data stored on the hard disk drive will not be accessible. Once you set ), after the VAIO logo appears. ! Be sure to reset the user password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality, you will have to enter the password...safe and private from other people. ✍ If you forget the master password or the keyboard fails, which is NO RESET of this adds an extra level of security. n 113 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password provides additional security for password entry when...
The master password is possible and the data stored on the hard disk drive will not be accessible. Once you set ), after the VAIO logo appears. ! Be sure to reset the user password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality, you will have to enter the password...safe and private from other people. ✍ If you forget the master password or the keyboard fails, which is NO RESET of this adds an extra level of security. n 113 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password provides additional security for password entry when...
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...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 Brazil ... (page 203) ❑ Microphone (page 204) ❑ Mouse (page 205) ❑ Speakers (page 206) ❑ Touch Pad (page 208) ❑ Keyboard (page 209) n 169 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your...
...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 Brazil ... (page 203) ❑ Microphone (page 204) ❑ Mouse (page 205) ❑ Speakers (page 206) ❑ Touch Pad (page 208) ❑ Keyboard (page 209) n 169 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your...
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n 198 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with an affixed adhesive label could cause a ...
n 198 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with an affixed adhesive label could cause a ...
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...the packaging box. What should I do if I cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard? If the Num lock indicator is wrong? n 209 N Troubleshooting Keyboard What should I do if the keyboard configuration is on, press the Num Lk key to turn it off . To change... the keyboard configuration, follow these characters. If you choose a different regional keyboard when you cannot enter U, I, O, P, J, K, L, ...
...the packaging box. What should I do if I cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard? If the Num lock indicator is wrong? n 209 N Troubleshooting Keyboard What should I do if the keyboard configuration is on, press the Num Lk key to turn it off . To change... the keyboard configuration, follow these characters. If you choose a different regional keyboard when you cannot enter U, I, O, P, J, K, L, ...