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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-screen User Guide. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer.
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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. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer.
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...: 1 Connect 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://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...
...: 1 Connect 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://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. See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the function. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - To access this...
... 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. See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the function. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - To access this...
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...Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. Choose from the following categories to... 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 Care, system restore, backup and recovery...
...Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. Choose from the following categories to... 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 Care, system restore, backup and recovery...
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... Source (page 23) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 24) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 31) Be sure to get started with your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with using your computer.
... Source (page 23) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 24) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 31) Be sure to get started with your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with using your computer.
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..., and the quick charge function allows you can select the battery charging method with a new genuine Sony battery pack. 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... quick charge function above and check detailed information. n 29 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can press the S1 button to launch the VAIO Power Management Viewer and enable the functions.
..., and the quick charge function allows you can select the battery charging method with a new genuine Sony battery pack. 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... quick charge function above and check detailed information. n 29 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can press the S1 button to launch the VAIO Power Management Viewer and enable the functions.
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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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... keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching.
... keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching.
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Press the right button (4) once. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is ... the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Press the left button (3) once. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use only the keyboard...
Press the right button (4) once. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is ... the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Press the left button (3) once. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use only the keyboard...
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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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... under Windows Mobility Center, and change the settings in Presentation mode between Mirror and Extend Desktop. By default, the S1 button launches the VAIO Power Management Viewer. ✍ The default button assignment may disturb a presentation are disabled, such as a screen saver, the power saving ...into Normal mode, press this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button 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...
... under Windows Mobility Center, and change the settings in Presentation mode between Mirror and Extend Desktop. By default, the S1 button launches the VAIO Power Management Viewer. ✍ The default button assignment may disturb a presentation are disabled, such as a screen saver, the power saving ...into Normal mode, press this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button 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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... built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be equipped with the preinstalled image capture software. 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 instant messaging software and...
... built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be equipped with the preinstalled image capture software. 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 instant messaging software and...
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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 ...
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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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 launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon ...
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 launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon ...
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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. ... is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it will take a while to find out whether your model is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it down until the disc clicks into place. The tray slides out. ✍ If the disc drive eject button does not work, try...
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. ... is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it will take a while to find out whether your model is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it down until the disc clicks into place. The tray slides out. ✍ If the disc drive eject button does not work, try...
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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 41 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 41 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 optical disc drive supports. 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 model.
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 optical disc drive supports. 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 model.