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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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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. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. !
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Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to use Instant Mode. * On models with the built-in optical disc drive only. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode* - n8 N Before Use Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Provides a guide to read on your VAIO computer.
Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to use Instant Mode. * On models with the built-in optical disc drive only. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode* - n8 N Before Use Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Provides a guide to read on your VAIO computer.
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...your computer must be connected 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 this...
...your computer must be connected 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 this...
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...and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help you accomplish a task.... Run utilities that help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ...
...and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help you accomplish a task.... Run utilities that help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ...
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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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... the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with using your computer. Be sure to get started with your VAIO computer. !
... the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with using your computer. Be sure to get started with your VAIO computer. !
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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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... the built-in speakers and the headphones. 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. Adjusts the volume...
... the built-in speakers and the headphones. 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. Adjusts the volume...
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n 35 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 35 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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... a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can also use only the keyboard for the detailed instructions. ! n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Slide your finger on an item or object. Press the left button (3) once.... Slide your preference for vertical scrolling while the Scroll lock indicator is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 137) to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad (1) to launch VAIO Control Center. Press the left button twice. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut ...
... a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can also use only the keyboard for the detailed instructions. ! n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Slide your finger on an item or object. Press the left button (3) once.... Slide your preference for vertical scrolling while the Scroll lock indicator is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 137) to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad (1) to launch VAIO Control Center. Press the left button twice. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut ...
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The AV MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track, and Next track buttons support Instant Mode*. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the built-in Hibernate 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. 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*. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the built-in Hibernate 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. To activate Instant Mode, the computer must be off or in optical disc drive only.
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.../file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. *1 On models with the built-in optical disc drive. *2 Your computer is equipped with a built-in...
.../file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. *1 On models with the built-in optical disc drive. *2 Your computer is equipped with a built-in...
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...horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. When capturing an image in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to capture more than one software application. Note that launching or exiting your model is normal and does not ... with the built-in MOTION EYE camera. See the online specifications to instant messaging software and video editing software. 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...
...horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. When capturing an image in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to capture more than one software application. Note that launching or exiting your model is normal and does not ... with the built-in MOTION EYE camera. See the online specifications to instant messaging software and video editing software. 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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...the online specifications to start the recovery process. 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. When recovering your model is equipped with an built-in 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. Insert your recovery disc into the optical disc drive...
...the online specifications to start the recovery process. 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. When recovering your model is equipped with an built-in 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. Insert your recovery disc into the 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 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).
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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. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.