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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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Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your VAIO computer.
Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your VAIO computer.
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... programs included with your entire hard disk drive 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.... ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ ...
... programs included with your entire hard disk drive 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.... ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ ...
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... time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Make sure to get started with using your computer.
... time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Make sure to get started with using your computer.
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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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n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. 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. To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or
n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. 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. To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or
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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). For details on the power. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
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). For details on the power. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
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.... Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is equipped with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Device Your computer is available only with two types of the devices to suit your preference. You can disable one of...
.... Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is equipped with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Device Your computer is available only with two types of the devices to suit your preference. You can disable one of...
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... push the pointing stick, the faster moves the pointer. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Click Press the left button. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Stick The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the pointing stick (1). Right-click Press the right button (5) once. Double-click Press the...
... push the pointing stick, the faster moves the pointer. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Click Press the left button. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Stick The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the pointing stick (1). Right-click Press the right button (5) once. Double-click Press the...
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To disable a pointing device 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Mouse. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer 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.
To disable a pointing device 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Mouse. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer 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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n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is turned off. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons CAMERA OFF button Functions By default, the S1 button ... button Turns the volume on when the volume is turned off . To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. You can change these button assignments on and off. Turns the camera on the window for changing the S button assignments.
n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is turned off. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons CAMERA OFF button Functions By default, the S1 button ... button Turns the volume on when the volume is turned off . To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. You can change these button assignments on and off. Turns the camera on the window for changing the S button assignments.
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... camera. Note that the camera is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. Make...
... camera. Note that the camera is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. Make...
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... function bay, for installing your dealer about the latest information. Available bay units are: ❑ HDD adapter bay unit (for hardware enhancement. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Multi Function Bay Your computer is safe to unplug. 3 Click Stop.
... function bay, for installing your dealer about the latest information. Available bay units are: ❑ HDD adapter bay unit (for hardware enhancement. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Multi Function Bay Your computer is safe to unplug. 3 Click Stop.
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n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer 8 Gently pull the button to pop it out of the unit and pull it out. 7 Push the multi function bay unit eject button (1) to pop out the installed bay unit. 9 Gently take hold of the bay.
n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer 8 Gently pull the button to pop it out of the unit and pull it out. 7 Push the multi function bay unit eject button (1) to pop out the installed bay unit. 9 Gently take hold of the bay.
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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. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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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. 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.
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n 40 N Using Your VAIO 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 computer. Inserting a PC Card ! To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with your 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. The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar. You do not need to your system.
n 40 N Using Your VAIO 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 computer. Inserting a PC Card ! To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with your 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. The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar. You do not need to your system.
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... Properties window, remove the software driver and then reinstall it. We recommend that a device connected to your system is inserted, your computer. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you continually switch to correct the problem. mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the...
... Properties window, remove the software driver and then reinstall it. We recommend that a device connected to your system is inserted, your computer. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you continually switch to correct the problem. mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the...
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..., explaining that it is not removed properly, your computer is off, skip steps 1 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 remove the PC Card while your computer is on the taskbar.
..., explaining that it is not removed properly, your computer is off, skip steps 1 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 remove the PC Card while your computer is on the taskbar.