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... and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...21 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 Using...
... and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...21 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 Using...
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...Bus (USB) Device...94 Connecting a Printer ...97 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...98 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...100 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...102 Setting the Password ...103 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...114 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...122 Setting Up Your Computer with... VAIO Control Center 129 Using the Power Saving Modes ...130 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...135 Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use ...137 Protecting the Hard Disk ...140 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...141 Adding and Removing Memory...142
...Bus (USB) Device...94 Connecting a Printer ...97 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...98 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...100 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...102 Setting the Password ...103 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...114 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...122 Setting Up Your Computer with... VAIO Control Center 129 Using the Power Saving Modes ...130 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...135 Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use ...137 Protecting the Hard Disk ...140 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...141 Adding and Removing Memory...142
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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. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations 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. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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... of your computer must be connected 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 this manual)...
... of your computer must be connected 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 this manual)...
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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. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings.
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings.
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...Support is easy to do it step by step. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you need. To access Help and Support, click Start...other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find ...
...Support is easy to do it step by step. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you need. To access Help and Support, click Start...other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find ...
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n 10 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 10 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.
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... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer.
... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer.
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... Caps lock indicator is charging. Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is turned on, blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in the VAIO Smart Network window. When the indicator is off when the computer is placed into Sleep mode or turn it off . Press the Num Lk key...
... Caps lock indicator is charging. Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is turned on, blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in the VAIO Smart Network window. When the indicator is off when the computer is placed into Sleep mode or turn it off . Press the Num Lk key...
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... 1 and 4 in To use the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation and check the battery wear level with a new genuine Sony battery pack. If the battery wear level is high, replace the battery pack with...
... 1 and 4 in To use the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation and check the battery wear level with a new genuine Sony battery pack. If the battery wear level is high, replace the battery pack with...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 60) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 61) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 69) n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 60) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 61) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 69) n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... volume. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. n 32 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.
... volume. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. n 32 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.
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... to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad while pressing the left button. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Be sure to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Press the right button (4) once... the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is...
... to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad while pressing the left button. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Be sure to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Press the right button (4) once... the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is...
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... disturb a presentation are disabled, such as indicated by the P mark. Special-function button Muting button S1 button Functions Turns the volume on VAIO Control Center for changing the S1 button assignment. In such a case, you use specific functions of the computer that may be different from ... S1 button places your computer into Normal mode, press this window, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help file on and off.
... disturb a presentation are disabled, such as indicated by the P mark. Special-function button Muting button S1 button Functions Turns the volume on VAIO Control Center for changing the S1 button assignment. In such a case, you use specific functions of the computer that may be different from ... S1 button places your computer into Normal mode, press this window, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help file on and off.
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... activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ! If another software application is using the camera, exit the application before using such software. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for a video conference using the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so...
... activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ! If another software application is using the camera, exit the application before using such software. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for a video conference using the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so...
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... Companion 2 provides many more information. The current image in the properties window. See the help file on the software for more features. n 36 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 launch WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Capture...
... Companion 2 provides many more information. The current image in the properties window. See the help file on the software for more features. n 36 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 launch WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Capture...
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... first scene of the captured movie is added to stop movie recording. See the help file on the software for more features. n 37 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 launch WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in...
... first scene of the captured movie is added to stop movie recording. See the help file on the software for more features. n 37 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 launch WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in...
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n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place. The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive.
n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place. The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive.
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Doing so may cause the computer to use optical discs if you disable the optical disc drive in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). To enable the drive, follow the steps and the tip in Disabling Built-in gently. ! n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in Devices (page 137). ✍ If you plan to malfunction. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in the BIOS setup screen. You cannot use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program.
Doing so may cause the computer to use optical discs if you disable the optical disc drive in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). To enable the drive, follow the steps and the tip in Disabling Built-in gently. ! n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in Devices (page 137). ✍ If you plan to malfunction. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in the BIOS setup screen. You cannot use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program.
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Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your optical disc drive supports.
Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your optical disc drive supports.