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... and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using...
... and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using...
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...) Device...94 Connecting a Printer ...97 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...98 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...100 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...102 Setting the Password ...103 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...115 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...123 Setting Up Your Computer with... VAIO Central ...130 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...131 Using the Power Saving Modes ...132 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...137 Changing the Performance Setting ...140 Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use ...
...) Device...94 Connecting a Printer ...97 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...98 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...100 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...102 Setting the Password ...103 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...115 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...123 Setting Up Your Computer with... VAIO Central ...130 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...131 Using the Power Saving Modes ...132 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...137 Changing the Performance Setting ...140 Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use ...
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... leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer. Documentation Your documentation includes... User Guide. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to use Instant Mode. Provides a guide to...
... leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer. Documentation Your documentation includes... User Guide. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to use Instant Mode. Provides a guide to...
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... the hardware and software configuration of your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: 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, or http...
... the hardware and software configuration of your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: 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, or http...
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...information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other ...Internet sites you might find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal ...
...information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other ...Internet sites you might find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal ...
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Be sure to get started with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with using your VAIO computer. ! n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do ...
Be sure to get started with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with using your VAIO computer. ! n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do ...
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n 25 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 Central window appears. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Central.
n 25 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 Central window appears. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Central.
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 54) ❑ Using the Internet (page 58) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 59) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 66) n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 54) ❑ Using the Internet (page 58) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 59) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 66) n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. Adjusts the volume level. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or n 30 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.
... and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. Adjusts the volume level. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or n 30 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.
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n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + (F10): zoom Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. ✍ The magnified view is not as ...
n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + (F10): zoom Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. ✍ The magnified view is not as ...
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... vertically. Using the Touch Pad You can also use the fingerprint sensor for vertical scrolling while the Scroll lock indicator is lit. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to turn on...
... vertically. Using the Touch Pad You can also use the fingerprint sensor for vertical scrolling while the Scroll lock indicator is lit. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to turn on...
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... MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track, and Next track buttons support Instant Mode. See the online Specifications to display the setup window. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with a built-in flash memory storage and/or a hard disk drive, depending on the model you... booklet for more information. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for selecting the desired software. When the computer is on or in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO AV Mode Launcher for more information on the built-in...
... MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track, and Next track buttons support Instant Mode. See the online Specifications to display the setup window. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with a built-in flash memory storage and/or a hard disk drive, depending on the model you... booklet for more information. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for selecting the desired software. When the computer is on or in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO AV Mode Launcher for more information on the built-in...
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... down the shutter speed to allow the camera to instant messaging software and video editing software. When capturing an image in a dark place, click the VAIO Camera Utility icon on the taskbar and the Advanced Setting tab on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is... normal and does not indicate a malfunction. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for a video conference using such software.
... down the shutter speed to allow the camera to instant messaging software and video editing software. When capturing an image in a dark place, click the VAIO Camera Utility icon on the taskbar and the Advanced Setting tab on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is... normal and does not indicate a malfunction. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for a video conference using such software.
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... (1) to eject the drive tray. Note that the substitute drive eject button is disabled when the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to open the drive. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive.
... (1) to eject the drive tray. Note that the substitute drive eject button is disabled when the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to open the drive. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive.
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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 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it until the disc clicks into place. 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 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it until the disc clicks into place. 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 media your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs, depending on your model. Check your optical disc drive supports.
Use the table below to see which types of media your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs, depending on your model. Check your optical disc drive supports.
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...-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. n 38 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- DVD-ROM DVD-ROM P P P P P P P - CD CD...
...-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. n 38 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- DVD-ROM DVD-ROM P P P P P P P - CD CD...
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...disc drives. Note that digital HDCPcompliant environment be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! If the region setting and the region of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is a two sided disc product ...Disc playback. A DualDisc is not supported. ! It is designed to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright protected Blu-ray Discs. This product is strongly recommended that the AACS key update requires Internet ...
...disc drives. Note that digital HDCPcompliant environment be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! If the region setting and the region of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is a two sided disc product ...Disc playback. A DualDisc is not supported. ! It is designed to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright protected Blu-ray Discs. This product is strongly recommended that the AACS key update requires Internet ...
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.... ❑ Only use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add some data to the same disc. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you use memory-resident utility software while writing...
.... ❑ Only use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add some data to the same disc. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Make sure you use memory-resident utility software while writing...
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... the packaging, you cannot play the disc on your residence area is labeled "all," this means that you can play the disc. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on what type of player you can play this DVD in which region and on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing...
... the packaging, you cannot play the disc on your residence area is labeled "all," this means that you can play the disc. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on what type of player you can play this DVD in which region and on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing...