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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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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer.
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...programs included with http://, your VAIO computer. 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 or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil n8...
...programs included with http://, your VAIO computer. 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 or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil n8...
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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) - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers,... this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities.
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) - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers,... this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities.
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... Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your VAIO computer. It can either perform the task for you or show you how to back up and restore your operating system, system..., click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you accomplish a task. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help you will find the answers you need.
... Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your VAIO computer. It can either perform the task for you or show you how to back up and restore your operating system, system..., click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you accomplish a task. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help you will find the answers you need.
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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. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. n 14 N ...
Be sure to get started with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer 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 14 N ...
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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. 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.
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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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... functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. 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. To increase the...
... functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. 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. To increase the...
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... computer is equipped 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...
... computer is equipped 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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... finger on and off the indicator. ✍ You can disable/enable the touch pad to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 139) to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the pointing device and see the help file for the detailed instructions.... (1) to scroll vertically. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to launch VAIO Control Center. Press the left button twice. Press the right button (4) once. Using the Touch Pad You can also use only the keyboard for...
... finger on and off the indicator. ✍ You can disable/enable the touch pad to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 139) to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the pointing device and see the help file for the detailed instructions.... (1) to scroll vertically. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to launch VAIO Control Center. Press the left button twice. Press the right button (4) once. Using the Touch Pad You can also use only the keyboard for...
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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. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the built-in Hibernate mode. 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. To activate Instant Mode, the computer must be off or in optical disc drive only. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the built-in Hibernate mode. The AV MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track, and Next track buttons support Instant Mode*.
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... DVD media*1 or a music/video file stored on the optical disc drive. See the help file on the model you can change the assignment in VAIO Launcher. See the online specifications to display the setup window. Next track button Plays the next chapter/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. Stop button Stops playback of a CD or DVD media*1 or a music/video file stored on the built-in flash memory storage and/or...
... DVD media*1 or a music/video file stored on the optical disc drive. See the help file on the model you can change the assignment in VAIO Launcher. See the online specifications to display the setup window. Next track button Plays the next chapter/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. Stop button Stops playback of a CD or DVD media*1 or a music/video file stored on the built-in flash memory storage and/or...
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... window may show some noise, for a video conference using 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 cannot be shared by more than one...
... window may show some noise, for a video conference using 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 cannot be shared by more than one...
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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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... recording. 5 When finished, click the Record Video button once again to launch WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the properties window. 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.
... recording. 5 When finished, click the Record Video button once again to launch WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the properties window. 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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... 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. Insert your recovery disc into the optical disc drive, turn off the computer, and ...model is equipped with an built-in optical disc drive. If the power supply to the optical disc drive is not powered. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer may be equipped with the optical disc drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on 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. Insert your recovery disc into the optical disc drive, turn off the computer, and ...model is equipped with an built-in optical disc drive. If the power supply to the optical disc drive is not powered. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer may be equipped with the optical disc drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the optical disc drive.