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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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... Guide. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of connections, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains an overview of -the...
... Guide. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of connections, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains an overview of -the...
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... about the software programs included with 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...
... about the software programs included with 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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... Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer ...running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to find the answers you need.
... Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer ...running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to find the answers you need.
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... not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system.
... not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system.
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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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...): display output Functions Toggles among Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. 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.
...): display output Functions Toggles among Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. 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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... indicator. 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 bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is...
... indicator. 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 bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is...
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...drive eject button Ejects the optical disc drive tray. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for more information on or in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO AV Mode Launcher for more information. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to find about your storage device configuration. .... Next track button Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is off or in Hibernate mode. Special-function button Functions AV MODE button When the computer is equipped...
...drive eject button Ejects the optical disc drive tray. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for more information on or in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO AV Mode Launcher for more information. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to find about your storage device configuration. .... Next track button Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is off or in Hibernate mode. Special-function button Functions AV MODE button When the computer is equipped...
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...camera, so the computer is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. 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. If another software application...capturing an image in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. 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, respectively. The built...
...camera, so the computer is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. 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. If another software application...capturing an image in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. 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, respectively. The built...
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... Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is disabled by VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to eject the drive tray. If power supply to the optical disc drive is equipped with an optical disc ...
... Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is disabled by VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to eject the drive tray. If power supply to the optical disc drive is equipped with an optical disc ...
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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). 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. !
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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 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 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 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.
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... Disc drive on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. *7 Supports 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...
... Disc drive on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. *7 Supports 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...
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... AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO CD drives with digital audio material on packaged media recorded in relation to be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high ...bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is strongly recommended that the AACS key update requires ...
... AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO CD drives with digital audio material on packaged media recorded in relation to be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high ...bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is strongly recommended that the AACS key update requires ...
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... while using your software application to burn discs, make sure your computer, to write data to a 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 AC adapter to power your...
... while using your software application to burn discs, make sure your computer, to write data to a 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 AC adapter to power your...
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... drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- If the region code of your computer. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you can play the disc. If the DVD is playing a disc. ❑ Region...
... drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- If the region code of your computer. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you can play the disc. If the DVD is playing a disc. ❑ Region...