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... and Ports...15 About the Indicator Lights ...22 Connecting a Power Source ...23 Using the Battery Pack ...24 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...31 Using Your VAIO Computer ...32 Using the Keyboard ...33 Using the Touch Pad ...34 Using Special-function Buttons ...35 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...37 Using...
... and Ports...15 About the Indicator Lights ...22 Connecting a Power Source ...23 Using the Battery Pack ...24 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...31 Using Your VAIO Computer ...32 Using the Keyboard ...33 Using the Touch Pad ...34 Using Special-function Buttons ...35 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...37 Using...
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... External Microphone ...103 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...104 Connecting a Printer ...107 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...108 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...110 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...112 Setting the Password ...113 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...125 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...133 Setting Up Your Computer with...
... External Microphone ...103 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...104 Connecting a Printer ...107 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...108 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...110 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...112 Setting the Password ...113 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...125 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...133 Setting Up Your Computer with...
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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. 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. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. 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. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information.
Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information.
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...http://, 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://www.sony.ca/support/ 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 manual) ...
...http://, 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://www.sony.ca/support/ 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 manual) ...
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... Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The wireless WAN function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click Other Documents. n 10 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help -
... Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The wireless WAN function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click Other Documents. n 10 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help -
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..., the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. ...n 11 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO... computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO...
..., the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. ...n 11 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO... computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO...
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... system. n 14 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. !
... system. n 14 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. !
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...care function makes the battery life longer, and the quick charge function allows you can select the battery charging method with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To check the battery wear level Follow steps 1 to charge your battery pack quickly. To enable the battery care function and... the quick charge function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box in the right...
...care function makes the battery life longer, and the quick charge function allows you can select the battery charging method with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To check the battery wear level Follow steps 1 to charge your battery pack quickly. To enable the battery care function and... the quick charge function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box in the right...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 59) ❑ Using the Internet (page 63) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 65) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 68) n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 59) ❑ Using the Internet (page 63) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 65) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 68) n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching.
... used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching.
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... pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to scroll vertically. To change the touch... pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Press the left button twice. Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left...
... pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to scroll vertically. To change the touch... pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Press the left button twice. Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left...
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n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer.
n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer.
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...be different from the above . To change the S2 button assignment, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through the VAIO Control Center to display the setup window. If this button once again. ✍ The default button assignment may disturb a presentation ... and system message generation. In Presentation mode, some functions of the external display simultaneously on the optical disc drive. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button % Muting button - 2 + Volume control buttons S1 button Z Drive eject button*1 S2 button*2 Functions Turns the volume...
...be different from the above . To change the S2 button assignment, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through the VAIO Control Center to display the setup window. If this button once again. ✍ The default button assignment may disturb a presentation ... and system message generation. In Presentation mode, some functions of the external display simultaneously on the optical disc drive. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button % Muting button - 2 + Volume control buttons S1 button Z Drive eject button*1 S2 button*2 Functions Turns the volume...
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...-in MOTION EYE camera with the appropriate software. See the online specifications to capture still images and movies with your desired application. ! n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to find out whether your...
...-in MOTION EYE camera with the appropriate software. See the online specifications to capture still images and movies with your desired application. ! n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to find out whether your...
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The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the ...
The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the ...
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... in the properties window. See the help file included with the software for more features. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to stop movie recording.
... in the properties window. See the help file included with the software for more features. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to stop movie recording.
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...to start the recovery process. 3 Place a disc in optical disc drive. See the online specifications to find out whether your model is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it down until the disc clicks into the optical disc drive, turn off the computer, and then turn on your recovery disc into... and press the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the optical disc drive. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer may be equipped with an built-in the middle of the tray with the optical disc drive.
...to start the recovery process. 3 Place a disc in optical disc drive. See the online specifications to find out whether your model is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it down until the disc clicks into the optical disc drive, turn off the computer, and then turn on your recovery disc into... and press the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the optical disc drive. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer may be equipped with an built-in the middle of the tray with the optical disc drive.
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n 41 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 41 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.
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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 42 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 42 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.