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... and Ports...15 About the Indicator Lights ...21 Connecting a Power Source ...23 Using the Battery Pack ...24 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...31 Using Your VAIO Computer ...32 Using the Keyboard ...33 Using the Touch Pad ...35 Using Special-function Buttons ...36 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...38 Using...
... and Ports...15 About the Indicator Lights ...21 Connecting a Power Source ...23 Using the Battery Pack ...24 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...31 Using Your VAIO Computer ...32 Using the Keyboard ...33 Using the Touch Pad ...35 Using Special-function Buttons ...36 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...38 Using...
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... Device...100 Connecting a Printer ...103 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...104 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...106 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...108 Setting the Password ...109 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...121 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...129 Setting Up Your Computer with... VAIO Control Center 139 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...140 Using the Power Saving Modes ...141 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...146 Changing the Performance Setting ...148 Protecting Data from Unauthorized ...
... Device...100 Connecting a Printer ...103 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...104 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...106 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...108 Setting the Password ...109 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...121 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...129 Setting Up Your Computer with... VAIO Control Center 139 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...140 Using the Power Saving Modes ...141 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...146 Changing the Performance Setting ...148 Protecting Data from Unauthorized ...
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n4 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...152 Replacing Memory ...153 Precautions ...159 On Handling the LCD Screen ...160 On Using the Power Source ...161 On Handling Your Computer...162 On ...
n4 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...152 Replacing Memory ...153 Precautions ...159 On Handling the LCD Screen ...160 On Using the Power Source ...161 On Handling Your Computer...162 On ...
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n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. !
n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. !
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... Information - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to use Instant Mode. * On models with http://, your VAIO computer. Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with the built-in Brazil n8 N Before Use ... this manual) - Provides a guide to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: 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...
... Information - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to use Instant Mode. * On models with http://, your VAIO computer. Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with the built-in Brazil n8 N Before Use ... this manual) - Provides a guide to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: 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...
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... software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility... Help. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) -
... software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility... Help. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) -
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...single location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless...the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & ...
...single location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless...the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & ...
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Protect your VAIO computer 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. n 11 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
Protect your VAIO computer 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. n 11 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
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Be sure to get started with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with using your VAIO computer. ! n 14 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do ...
Be sure to get started with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with using your VAIO computer. ! n 14 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do ...
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To use the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation. n 28 N Getting Started Using 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.
To use the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation. n 28 N Getting Started Using 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 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 35) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 36) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 60) ❑ Using the Internet (page 64) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 66) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 74) n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 35) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 36) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 60) ❑ Using the Internet (page 64) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 66) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 74) n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. Adjusts the volume level. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or n 33 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...
... and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. Adjusts the volume level. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or n 33 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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... the computer screen with either a built-in flash memory storage or a hard disk drive as it is implemented by changing the resolution. n 34 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...
... the computer screen with either a built-in flash memory storage or a hard disk drive as it is implemented by changing the resolution. n 34 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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...touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to use the fingerprint sensor for using the touch pad. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Slide your finger on the pointing device and see the help file for ...drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad (1) to scroll vertically. Be sure to launch VAIO Control Center. Slide your preference for vertical scrolling while the Scroll lock indicator is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 139) to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. Press the left...
...touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to use the fingerprint sensor for using the touch pad. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Slide your finger on the pointing device and see the help file for ...drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad (1) to scroll vertically. Be sure to launch VAIO Control Center. Slide your preference for vertical scrolling while the Scroll lock indicator is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 139) to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. Press the left...
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n 36 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. 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. The AV MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track, and Next track buttons support Instant Mode*.
n 36 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. 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. The AV MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track, and Next track buttons support Instant Mode*.
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...file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a CD or DVD media*1 or a music/video file stored on the optical disc ...Stops playback of a CD or DVD media*1 or a music/video file stored on the model you can change the assignment in VAIO Launcher. See the help file on VAIO Control Center for selecting the desired software. You can change the default software options in the window for changing the S button ...
...file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a CD or DVD media*1 or a music/video file stored on the optical disc ...Stops playback of a CD or DVD media*1 or a music/video file stored on the model you can change the assignment in VAIO Launcher. See the help file on VAIO Control Center for selecting the desired software. You can change the default software options in the window for changing the S button ...
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... deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. ! If another software application is normal and...
... deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. ! If another software application is normal and...
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... light compensation option in the main window. 3 Turn the camera to launch WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Capture icon in the properties window. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to your subject. 4 Click the Capture button...
... light compensation option in the main window. 3 Turn the camera to launch WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Capture icon in the properties window. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to your subject. 4 Click the Capture button...
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... Video button once again to launch WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the properties window. WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to stop movie recording.
... Video button once again to launch WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the properties window. WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to stop movie recording.
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... not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive. If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to open the drive. See the online specifications to start the recovery process. To insert a disc 1 Turn on ...on the computer again to find out whether your computer and press the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive. n 41 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...
... not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive. If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to open the drive. See the online specifications to start the recovery process. To insert a disc 1 Turn on ...on the computer again to find out whether your computer and press the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive. n 41 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...