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... and Ports...16 About the Indicator Lights ...22 Connecting a Power Source ...24 Using the Battery Pack ...25 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...32 Using Your VAIO Computer ...33 Using the Keyboard ...34 Using the Touch Pad ...36 Using Special-function Buttons ...37 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...39 Using...
... and Ports...16 About the Indicator Lights ...22 Connecting a Power Source ...24 Using the Battery Pack ...25 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...32 Using Your VAIO Computer ...33 Using the Keyboard ...34 Using the Touch Pad ...36 Using Special-function Buttons ...37 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...39 Using...
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... Device...101 Connecting a Printer ...104 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...105 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...109 Setting the Password ...110 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...122 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...130 Setting Up Your Computer with... VAIO Control Center 137 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...138 Using the Power Saving Modes ...139 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...144 Changing the Performance Setting ...146 Protecting Data from Unauthorized ...
... Device...101 Connecting a Printer ...104 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...105 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...109 Setting the Password ...110 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...122 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...130 Setting Up Your Computer with... VAIO Control Center 137 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...138 Using the Power Saving Modes ...139 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...144 Changing the Performance Setting ...146 Protecting Data from Unauthorized ...
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n4 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...151 Replacing Memory ...152 Precautions ...158 On Handling the LCD Screen ...159 On Using the Power Source ...160 On Handling Your Computer...161 On ...
n4 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...151 Replacing Memory ...152 Precautions ...158 On Handling the LCD Screen ...159 On Using the Power Source ...160 On Handling Your Computer...161 On ...
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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer.
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer.
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Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Provides a guide to read on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode* - n8 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to use Instant Mode. * On models with the built-in optical disc drive only.
Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Provides a guide to read on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode* - n8 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to use Instant Mode. * On models with the built-in optical disc drive only.
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... to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries... or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in ...
... to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries... or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in ...
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...assistance for you or show you how to do it step by step. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help you need. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support.... ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software ...
...assistance for you or show you how to do it step by step. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help you need. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support.... ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software ...
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Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan. n 12 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty.
Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan. n 12 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty.
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... (page 24) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 25) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 32) Be sure to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. n 15...
... (page 24) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 25) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 32) Be sure to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. n 15...
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The VAIO Control Center window appears. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. n 29 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 Control Center window appears. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. n 29 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 34) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 36) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 37) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 60) ❑ Using the Internet (page 64) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 66) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 74) 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 36) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 37) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 60) ❑ Using the Internet (page 64) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 66) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 74) n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... only after the operating system finished launching. To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. n 34 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.
... only after the operating system finished launching. To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. n 34 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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... to the computer screen with either a built-in flash memory storage or a hard disk drive as it is equipped with a higher resolution. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + (F10): zoom Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your storage device configuration.
... to the computer screen with either a built-in flash memory storage or a hard disk drive as it is equipped with a higher resolution. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + (F10): zoom Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your storage device configuration.
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... launched, select the topic on the pointing device and see the help file for vertical scrolling while the Scroll lock indicator is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 137) to scroll vertically. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to turn on and off the indicator. ✍ You can ...select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. Be sure to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the mouse. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Press the...
... launched, select the topic on the pointing device and see the help file for vertical scrolling while the Scroll lock indicator is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 137) to scroll vertically. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to turn on and off the indicator. ✍ You can ...select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. Be sure to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the mouse. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Press the...
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n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the built-in Hibernate mode. To activate Instant Mode, the computer must be off or in optical disc drive only. The AV MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track, and Next track buttons support Instant Mode*. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for more information on Instant Mode. * On models with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer.
n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the built-in Hibernate mode. To activate Instant Mode, the computer must be off or in optical disc drive only. The AV MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track, and Next track buttons support Instant Mode*. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for more information on Instant Mode. * On models with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer.
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... stored on the optical disc drive. To display this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the built-in VAIO Launcher. You can change the default software options in flash memory storage or the hard disk drive*2. n 38 N Using Your... VAIO Computer Special-function button Functions AV MODE button Launches VAIO Launcher for changing the S button assignment. Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a CD or DVD media*1 or a music/...
... stored on the optical disc drive. To display this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the built-in VAIO Launcher. You can change the default software options in flash memory storage or the hard disk drive*2. n 38 N Using Your... VAIO Computer Special-function button Functions AV MODE button Launches VAIO Launcher for changing the S button assignment. Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a CD or DVD media*1 or a music/...
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...This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. When capturing an image in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to instant messaging software and video editing software. See the online specifications to find out whether your instant messaging or...camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for a video conference using the built-in MOTION EYE camera,...
...This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. When capturing an image in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to instant messaging software and video editing software. See the online specifications to find out whether your instant messaging or...camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for a video conference using the built-in MOTION EYE camera,...
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...turn off the computer, and then turn on your computer and press the substitute drive eject button on the 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. When recovering your model is equipped with an built... to the optical disc drive is not powered. 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 find out whether your system, turn on the computer. 2 Press the disc drive eject button (1) to start...
...turn off the computer, and then turn on your computer and press the substitute drive eject button on the 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. When recovering your model is equipped with an built... to the optical disc drive is not powered. 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 find out whether your system, turn on the computer. 2 Press the disc drive eject button (1) to start...
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n 41 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 41 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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Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, 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 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.