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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 Multi Function Bay ...35 Using the ExpressCard...
... 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 Multi Function Bay ...35 Using the ExpressCard...
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... External Microphone ...100 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...102 Connecting a Printer ...105 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...107 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...109 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...110 Setting the Password ...111 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...121 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...129 Setting Up Your Computer with...
... External Microphone ...100 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...102 Connecting a Printer ...105 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...107 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...109 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...110 Setting the Password ...111 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...121 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...129 Setting Up Your Computer with...
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... computing. ! Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the on your computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains an overview of your VAIO computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of connections, set-up information, etc...
... computing. ! Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the on your computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains an overview of your VAIO computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of connections, set-up information, etc...
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...screen guide: 1 Click Start, point 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 ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide -...
...screen guide: 1 Click Start, point 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 ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide -...
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... other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating...
... other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating...
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 29) ❑ Using the Pointing Device (page 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Multi Function Bay (page 35) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 39) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 42) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 46) ❑ Using the Internet (page 49) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 51) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 58) n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 29) ❑ Using the Pointing Device (page 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Multi Function Bay (page 35) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 39) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 42) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 46) ❑ Using the Internet (page 49) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 51) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 58) n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... m or Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. n 29 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 built...
... m or Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. n 29 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 built...
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When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate * On selected models only. For details on the power. 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 135). To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk drive and the system power is turned off.
When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate * On selected models only. For details on the power. 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 135). To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk drive and the system power is turned off.
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... finger along the right edge of the touch pad to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Device Your computer is available only with two types of the devices to place the pointer (2) on an item or object...
... finger along the right edge of the touch pad to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Device Your computer is available only with two types of the devices to place the pointer (2) on an item or object...
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..., the faster moves the pointer. Drag Push the pointing stick while pressing the left button twice. Click Press the left button (3) once. 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...
..., the faster moves the pointer. Drag Push the pointing stick while pressing the left button twice. Click Press the left button (3) once. 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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Disabling a Pointing Device You can change the pointing device settings to disable the desired pointing device. 6 Click OK. The Mouse Properties window appears. 4 Click the Device Select tab. 5 Select radio buttons to disable the pointing devices. 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
Disabling a Pointing Device You can change the pointing device settings to disable the desired pointing device. 6 Click OK. The Mouse Properties window appears. 4 Click the Device Select tab. 5 Select radio buttons to disable the pointing devices. 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
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...on the window for changing the S button assignments. Muting button You can change these button assignments on and off. 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. To ...display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button toggles among your computer screen, an external display, and ...
...on the window for changing the S button assignments. Muting button You can change these button assignments on and off. 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. To ...display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button toggles among your computer screen, an external display, and ...
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... computer. See Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 67). ✍ The multi function bay contains a weight saver at the time of delivery. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Multi Function Bay Your computer is delivered with an optical disc drive bay unit. See Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 67...
... computer. See Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 67). ✍ The multi function bay contains a weight saver at the time of delivery. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Multi Function Bay Your computer is delivered with an optical disc drive bay unit. See Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 67...
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The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 2 Select the hardware you want to 6. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. The Stop a Hardware Device window appears. 4 Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system. 5 Click OK. To change a bay unit ✍ To remove a bay unit when your computer is now safe to remove the device. 6 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window. A message appears stating it is off, skip steps 1 to unplug. 3 Click Stop. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer
The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 2 Select the hardware you want to 6. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. The Stop a Hardware Device window appears. 4 Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system. 5 Click OK. To change a bay unit ✍ To remove a bay unit when your computer is now safe to remove the device. 6 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window. A message appears stating it is off, skip steps 1 to unplug. 3 Click Stop. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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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 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. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer 8 Gently pull the button to pop it out of the unit and pull it out.
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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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...™/34 module* ❑ ExpressCard™/54 module* Your computer is equipped with a Universal ExpressCard™ slot*. * Referred to as shown below; n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard™/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard™/54 (54 mm wide...
...™/34 module* ❑ ExpressCard™/54 module* Your computer is equipped with a Universal ExpressCard™ slot*. * Referred to as shown below; n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard™/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard™/54 (54 mm wide...
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... or out of the slot. ✍ You do not need to shut down your computer before inserting or removing the ExpressCard module. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting an ExpressCard Module ! To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module (1) into place. Do not force it in the proper direction...
... or out of the slot. ✍ You do not need to shut down your computer before inserting or removing the ExpressCard module. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting an ExpressCard Module ! To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module (1) into place. Do not force it in the proper direction...
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... out. 8 Push the ExpressCard module release button a second time so that the device can be safely removed from the system. 5 Click OK. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to the end. To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your...
... out. 8 Push the ExpressCard module release button a second time so that the device can be safely removed from the system. 5 Click OK. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to the end. To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your...
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...media that are guaranteed of compatibility. Because it is the general name of up to use this feature. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. MagicGate is removable, it can be used for exchanging and ...sharing digital data with capacity of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with compatible products, such as the compatible media are available as of compatibility. ...
...media that are guaranteed of compatibility. Because it is the general name of up to use this feature. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media. MagicGate is removable, it can be used for exchanging and ...sharing digital data with capacity of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with compatible products, such as the compatible media are available as of compatibility. ...