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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 ...32 Using Your VAIO Computer ...33 Using the Keyboard ...34 Using the Touch Pad ...35 Using Special-function Buttons ...36 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 ...32 Using Your VAIO Computer ...33 Using the Keyboard ...34 Using the Touch Pad ...35 Using Special-function Buttons ...36 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...37 Using...
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... Monitors Function ...102 Connecting an External Microphone ...104 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...105 Connecting a Printer ...108 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...109 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...111 Setting the Password ...112 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...124 Using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...132 Setting Up Your Computer with the...
... Monitors Function ...102 Connecting an External Microphone ...104 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...105 Connecting a Printer ...108 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...109 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...111 Setting the Password ...112 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...124 Using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...132 Setting Up Your Computer with the...
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n4 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...151 Adding and Removing Memory...152 Precautions ...159 Handling the LCD Screen ...160 Using the Power Source ...161 Handling Your Computer ...162 Handling the ...
n4 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...151 Adding and Removing Memory...152 Precautions ...159 Handling the LCD Screen ...160 Using the Power Source ...161 Handling Your Computer ...162 Handling the ...
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Information in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. You may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External... computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this manual may find differences in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. n6 N Before Use Before...
Information in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. You may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External... computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this manual may find differences in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. n6 N Before Use Before...
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n8 N Before Use Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information.
n8 N Before Use Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information.
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...; Specifications - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer must be connected to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory settings. n9 N ...of your entire built-in storage device 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin ...
...; Specifications - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer must be connected to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory settings. n9 N ...of your entire built-in storage device 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin ...
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... Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * 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 (Selected models only) -
... Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * 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 (Selected models only) -
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... Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories to articles, 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. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories to articles, 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...
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... 32) 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. ! Be sure to get started with using your system.
... 32) 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. ! Be sure to get started with using your system.
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... charge function. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack 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 Quick... Advanced. 5 Click to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box. 6 Select the desired maximum charge level. 7 Click OK. ✍ Alternatively, you to launch the VAIO Power Management Viewer and enable the functions.
... charge function. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack 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 Quick... Advanced. 5 Click to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box. 6 Select the desired maximum charge level. 7 Click OK. ✍ Alternatively, you to launch the VAIO Power Management Viewer and enable the functions.
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At the confirmation prompt, click OK. n 30 N Getting Started Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper.
At the confirmation prompt, click OK. n 30 N Getting Started Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper.
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 34) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 35) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 36) ❑ Using the Built-...) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 65) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 67) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 70) n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 34) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 35) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 36) ❑ Using the Built-...) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 65) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 67) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 70) n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Combinations/Feature Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Changes ... and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on the power. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Toggles among your computer screen.
Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Combinations/Feature Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Changes ... and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on the power. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Toggles among your computer screen.
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... connected to your finger along the right edge of the touch pad 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. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your... connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Press the right button (4) once. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on an item or object.
... connected to your finger along the right edge of the touch pad 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. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your... connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Press the right button (4) once. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on an item or object.
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...back into Presentation mode. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. To change the settings in the Presentation Settings window. *1 On models with the VAIO Control Center for the S2 button assignment. Special-function button % Muting button - 2 + Volume control buttons S1 button Z Drive eject button*1 ...S2 button*2 Functions Turns the volume on the optical disc drive. By default, the S2 button displays the VAIO Presentation Support window to display the setup window. In addition, you use handy functions for the presentation, for example, displaying a document...
...back into Presentation mode. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. To change the settings in the Presentation Settings window. *1 On models with the VAIO Control Center for the S2 button assignment. Special-function button % Muting button - 2 + Volume control buttons S1 button Z Drive eject button*1 ...S2 button*2 Functions Turns the volume on the optical disc drive. By default, the S2 button displays the VAIO Presentation Support window to display the setup window. In addition, you use handy functions for the presentation, for example, displaying a document...
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... camera. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be equipped with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker 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 capture still images and...
... camera. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be equipped with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker 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 capture still images and...
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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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..., click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. See the help file included with the software for more features. 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...
..., click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. See the help file included with the software for more features. 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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... and press the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive. If the power supply to the optical disc drive 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 model is not... your system, turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to start the recovery process. 3 Place a disc in optical disc drive. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer may be equipped with the optical disc drive.
... and press the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive. If the power supply to the optical disc drive 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 model is not... your system, turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to start the recovery process. 3 Place a disc in optical disc drive. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer may be equipped with the optical disc drive.
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Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you 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 drive 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 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 drive tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !