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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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... n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user ...guides to the on-screen User Guide. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on your computer. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. ...
... n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user ...guides to the on-screen User Guide. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on your computer. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. ...
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... Connection Utility Help. Contains features 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...
... Connection Utility Help. Contains features 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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... & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Network Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and...
... & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Network Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and...
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... computer. n 11 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. !
... computer. n 11 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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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. 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.
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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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... level. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. 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.
... level. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. 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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... changing the resolution. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to find about your storage device configuration. 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...
... changing the resolution. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to find about your storage device configuration. 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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... fingerprint sensor for vertical scrolling while the Scroll lock indicator is lit. Press the right button (4) once. Press the left button (3) once. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on an item or object. Press the left button twice. Slide...
... fingerprint sensor for vertical scrolling while the Scroll lock indicator is lit. Press the right button (4) once. Press the left button (3) once. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on an item or object. Press the left button twice. Slide...
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...Mode to enable you immediately to help you use specific functions of the computer. When the computer is on or in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO AV Mode Launcher for more information on the Instant Mode. Disc drive eject button Ejects the optical disc drive tray. See the online ...MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track, and Next track buttons support Instant Mode. You can change the default software options in VAIO AV Mode Launcher. 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, ...
...Mode to enable you immediately to help you use specific functions of the computer. When the computer is on or in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO AV Mode Launcher for more information on the Instant Mode. Disc drive eject button Ejects the optical disc drive tray. See the online ...MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track, and Next track buttons support Instant Mode. You can change the default software options in VAIO AV Mode Launcher. 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, ...
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You cannot operate the built-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. When capturing an image ... the camera to instant messaging software and video editing software. Turning on the Properties window, and select the Low Light check box. 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 the software. ✍ The built-in MOTION...
You cannot operate the built-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. When capturing an image ... the camera to instant messaging software and video editing software. Turning on the Properties window, and select the Low Light check box. 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 the software. ✍ The built-in MOTION...
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... is disabled when the optical disc drive is equipped with an optical disc drive. If power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to open the drive. Insert your Recovery Disc into the optical disc drive, turn off the computer, and then... substitute drive eject button on the computer again to start the recovery process. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the optical disc drive. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is not powered.
... is disabled when the optical disc drive is equipped with an optical disc drive. If power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to open the drive. Insert your Recovery Disc into the optical disc drive, turn off the computer, and then... substitute drive eject button on the computer again to start the recovery process. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the optical disc drive. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is not powered.
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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. 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). 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 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). Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
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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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... available only on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. *7 Supports writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW 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- The Blu-ray Disc drive on...
... available only on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. *7 Supports writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW 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- The Blu-ray Disc drive on...
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...VAIO Computer ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright protected Blu-ray Discs. Unless your computer's optical disc drives. Due to the multiple formats of a DualDisc may not play or view the contents of VAIO CD drives with discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. VAIO...notices on this product because it does not conform to Blu-ray Disc drives). Region settings are not compliant with a VAIO computer, be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. Be aware that digital HDCPcompliant environment be ...
...VAIO Computer ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright protected Blu-ray Discs. Unless your computer's optical disc drives. Due to the multiple formats of a DualDisc may not play or view the contents of VAIO CD drives with discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. VAIO...notices on this product because it does not conform to Blu-ray Disc drives). Region settings are not compliant with a VAIO computer, be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. Be aware that digital HDCPcompliant environment be ...
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... you have a disc with data that you burned with your computer, to write data to a used 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 the same disc burning software to...
... you have a disc with data that you burned with your computer, to write data to a used 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 the same disc burning software to...
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n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer's optical disc ...
n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer's optical disc ...