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... and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...19 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Pointing Device ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 Using...
... and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...19 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Pointing Device ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 Using...
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... External Microphone ...106 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...107 Connecting a Printer ...110 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...112 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...114 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...116 Setting the Password ...117 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...126 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...144 Setting Up Your Computer with...
... External Microphone ...106 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...107 Connecting a Printer ...110 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...112 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...114 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...116 Setting the Password ...117 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...126 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...144 Setting Up Your Computer with...
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n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the on your purchase of -the-art personal computing. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on -screen User Guide. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Contains an overview of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat -
n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the on your purchase of -the-art personal computing. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on -screen User Guide. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Contains an overview of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat -
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... User Guide (this on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. Provides information about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. It also ...on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas...
... User Guide (this on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. Provides information about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. It also ...on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas...
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Make sure to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with your computer. n 10 N ...
Make sure to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with your computer. n 10 N ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 29) ❑ Using the Pointing Device (... (page 47) ❑ Using the Internet (page 50) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 51) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 61) n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 29) ❑ Using the Pointing Device (... (page 47) ❑ Using the Internet (page 50) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 51) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 61) n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or Combinations/Feature Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Adjusts the built-in speaker volume. To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available before Windows is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched.
To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or Combinations/Feature Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Adjusts the built-in speaker volume. To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available before Windows is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched.
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When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. For details on the power. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk and the system power is turned off. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Provides for the lowest level of the system and the peripheral devices are written to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 150).
When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. For details on the power. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk and the system power is turned off. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Provides for the lowest level of the system and the peripheral devices are written to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 150).
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... your finger along the bottom to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Device Your computer is available only with two types of the devices to scroll vertically.
... your finger along the bottom to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Device Your computer is available only with two types of the devices to scroll vertically.
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... spare cap when necessary. Drag Push the pointing stick while pressing the left button. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Stick The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the pointing stick (1). You can replace it with the buttons located below the space...
... spare cap when necessary. Drag Push the pointing stick while pressing the left button. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Stick The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the pointing stick (1). You can replace it with the buttons located below the space...
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n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer To disable a pointing device 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Mouse. The Mouse Properties window appears. 4 Click the Device Select tab. 5 Select radio buttons to disable the pointing devices. Disabling a Pointing Device You can change the pointing device settings to disable the desired pointing device. 6 Click OK.
n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer To disable a pointing device 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Mouse. The Mouse Properties window appears. 4 Click the Device Select tab. 5 Select radio buttons to disable the pointing devices. Disabling a Pointing Device You can change the pointing device settings to disable the desired pointing device. 6 Click OK.
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Turns the camera on and off . To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. The LED turns on when the volume is turned off . You can change these button assignments on and off . Special-function button S1/S2 ... button The LED turns on when the camera is turned off . Turns the volume on the window for changing the S button assignments. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to both and the S2 button places the computer in Standby mode.
Turns the camera on and off . To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. The LED turns on when the volume is turned off . You can change these button assignments on and off . Special-function button S1/S2 ... button The LED turns on when the camera is turned off . Turns the volume on the window for changing the S button assignments. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to both and the S2 button places the computer in Standby mode.
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... camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software, for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for example Windows Messenger and Windows MovieMaker. See the online Specifications...
... camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software, for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for example Windows Messenger and Windows MovieMaker. See the online Specifications...
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... about the latest information. See Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 69). ❑ DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW drive bay unit - n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Multi Function Bay Your computer is safe to unplug. 3 Click Stop. To change a bay unit 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon...
... about the latest information. See Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 69). ❑ DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW drive bay unit - n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Multi Function Bay Your computer is safe to unplug. 3 Click Stop. To change a bay unit 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon...
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7 Push the multi function bay unit eject button (1) to pop out the installed bay unit. 9 Gently take hold of the unit and pull it out. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer 8 Gently pull the button to pop it out of the bay.
7 Push the multi function bay unit eject button (1) to pop out the installed bay unit. 9 Gently take hold of the unit and pull it out. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer 8 Gently pull the button to pop it out of the bay.
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n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer 10 Insert another bay unit with the label facing upward into the bay until it clicks into place.
n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer 10 Insert another bay unit with the label facing upward into the bay until it clicks into place.
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n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer About bay unit protection against theft To protect the HDD bay unit against theft, secure the bay unit on your computer using a security screw* and L-shaped screwdriver*. * Supplied with optional or supplied HDD bay accessories. See the online Specifications for details about accessories.
n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer About bay unit protection against theft To protect the HDD bay unit against theft, secure the bay unit on your computer using a security screw* and L-shaped screwdriver*. * Supplied with optional or supplied HDD bay accessories. See the online Specifications for details about accessories.
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You do not need to your computer. To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with your computer. Some PC Cards or their functions may not be compatible with the front label facing upward. 2 Gently push the PC Card into the slot. The PC Card is automatically detected by your system. The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices to shut down your computer before inserting or removing a PC Card. Inserting a PC Card !
You do not need to your computer. To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with your computer. Some PC Cards or their functions may not be compatible with the front label facing upward. 2 Gently push the PC Card into the slot. The PC Card is automatically detected by your system. The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices to shut down your computer before inserting or removing a PC Card. Inserting a PC Card !
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... to Normal mode from Standby mode or Hibernate mode. If an "!" mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the correct direction. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer.
... to Normal mode from Standby mode or Hibernate mode. If an "!" mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the correct direction. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer.
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... hardware you want to remove the PC Card while your computer is safe to 6. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on . n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to unplug. 3 Click Stop. A window appears, explaining that it is on the taskbar. The Stop a Hardware Device...
... hardware you want to remove the PC Card while your computer is safe to 6. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on . n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to unplug. 3 Click Stop. A window appears, explaining that it is on the taskbar. The Stop a Hardware Device...