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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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...set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to provide state-of your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing. ! Provides a guide ..., and communications to read on -screen User Guide. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to use Instant Mode. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat -
...set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to provide state-of your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing. ! Provides a guide ..., and communications to read on -screen User Guide. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to use Instant Mode. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat -
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... 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://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To...
... 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://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To...
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... warranty information, other Internet sites you might find the answers you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from...location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information...
... warranty information, other Internet sites you might find the answers you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from...location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information...
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... system. 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. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating...
... system. 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. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating...
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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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... with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. Adjusts the volume level. 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. Turns on and...
... with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. Adjusts the volume level. 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. Turns on and...
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... is turned off. 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...
... is turned off. 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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... along the bottom edge to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Press the left button twice. 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. Using the Touch Pad You can...
... along the bottom edge to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Press the left button twice. 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. Using the Touch Pad You can...
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... use specific functions of a CD or DVD disc media or a music/video file stored on the built-in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO AV Mode Launcher for more information on the Instant Mode. Special-function button Functions AV MODE button When the computer is off or in... See the online Specifications to display the setup window. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for selecting the desired software. 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...
... use specific functions of a CD or DVD disc media or a music/video file stored on the built-in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO AV Mode Launcher for more information on the Instant Mode. Special-function button Functions AV MODE button When the computer is off or in... See the online Specifications to display the setup window. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for selecting the desired software. 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...
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... software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. 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 ...activated before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. See the online Specifications to instant messaging software and video editing software. 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-...
... software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. 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 ...activated before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. See the online Specifications to instant messaging software and video editing software. 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-...
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... drive. If power supply to open the drive. 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 start the recovery process. Insert your computer and press the substitute drive eject button on the computer again...
... drive. If power supply to open the drive. 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 start the recovery process. Insert your computer and press the substitute drive eject button on the computer again...
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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). 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.
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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. 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.
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...-layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB) and BD-RE Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB). 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- CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD-
...-layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB) and BD-RE Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB). 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- CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD-
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...does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Note that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO CD drives with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you cannot play copyright protected Blu-ray Discs continually, you .... It is strongly recommended that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. VAIO computers may restrict video output to read the notices on the other optical media ...
...does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Note that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO CD drives with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you cannot play copyright protected Blu-ray Discs continually, you .... It is strongly recommended that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. VAIO computers may restrict video output to read the notices on the other optical media ...
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... strike or shake your software. ❑ Only use memory-resident utility software while writing 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 Roxio Easy Media Creator software...
... strike or shake your software. ❑ Only use memory-resident utility software while writing 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 Roxio Easy Media Creator software...
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...; Some CD players and computer's optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you can play the disc. R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or...
...; Some CD players and computer's optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you can play the disc. R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or...