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... and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using...
... and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using...
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...Bus (USB) Device...95 Connecting a Printer ...98 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...99 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...101 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...103 Selecting Performance Modes ...104 Setting the Password ...105 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...116 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...142 Setting Up ...Your Computer with VAIO Central ...149 Using the Power Saving Modes ...150 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...155 Protecting the Hard Disk ...158 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...159 Adding and Removing Memory...160
...Bus (USB) Device...95 Connecting a Printer ...98 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...99 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...101 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...103 Selecting Performance Modes ...104 Setting the Password ...105 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...116 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...142 Setting Up ...Your Computer with VAIO Central ...149 Using the Power Saving Modes ...150 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...155 Protecting the Hard Disk ...158 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...159 Adding and Removing Memory...160
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.... n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ ...
.... n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ ...
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... the hardware and software configuration of your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: 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, or http...
... the hardware and software configuration of your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: 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, or http...
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...Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to find the on how to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO...Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Network Learn about wireless ...
...Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to find the on how to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO...Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Network Learn about wireless ...
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Make sure to get started with 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 manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating ...
Make sure to get started with 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 manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating ...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 29) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 32) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 57) ❑ Using the Internet (page 60) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 61) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 68) n 28 N 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 Touch Pad (page 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 32) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 57) ❑ Using the Internet (page 60) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 61) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 68) n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is not available for the models that perform model-specific tasks. Turns on and off the built-in speakers ...
n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is not available for the models that perform model-specific tasks. Turns on and off the built-in speakers ...
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... view to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. When you execute this key combination changes the resolution. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 150). To return the system to its...
... view to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. When you execute this key combination changes the resolution. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 150). To return the system to its...
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n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide one finger on the screen using the touch pad. Press the left button ...
n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide one finger on the screen using the touch pad. Press the left button ...
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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 and the S2 button lowers the CPU speed to help you use specific functions of the computer. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on the window for changing the S button assignments. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to reduce the fan noise.
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 and the S2 button lowers the CPU speed to help you use specific functions of the computer. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on the window for changing the S button assignments. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to reduce the fan noise.
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... functionality to find whether your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for a video conference using such software. The viewer window may be...
... functionality to find whether your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for a video conference using such software. The viewer window may be...
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The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it until the disc clicks into place. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive.
The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it until the disc clicks into place. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive.
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Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled CD/DVD program.
Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled CD/DVD program.
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... (Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is available only on the model you purchased. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. DVD-R/ DVD...
... (Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is available only on the model you purchased. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. DVD-R/ DVD...
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...✍ 8cm disc writing is designed to playback discs that are not compliant with discs that conform to DVD drives). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to the Compact Disc Digital Audio...Version 1.0 discs and Blu-ray cartridge discs. *8 Writing data to the CD Standard. This product is not supported. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- CD CD Extra RW...
...✍ 8cm disc writing is designed to playback discs that are not compliant with discs that conform to DVD drives). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to the Compact Disc Digital Audio...Version 1.0 discs and Blu-ray cartridge discs. *8 Writing data to the CD Standard. This product is not supported. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- CD CD Extra RW...
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... standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. Unless your external display is not possible. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Region settings are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality Some contents may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in ...AVC or VC1 formats at all. VAIO computers may restrict video output to update the AACS key. To play copyright protected Blu-ray Discs continually, you cannot play or...
... standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. Unless your external display is not possible. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Region settings are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality Some contents may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in ...AVC or VC1 formats at all. VAIO computers may restrict video output to update the AACS key. To play copyright protected Blu-ray Discs continually, you cannot play or...
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To complete this may cause a failure. Fingerprints and dust on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (e.g. For example, if you have a disc with data that you eject it. Use of different CD ... process, follow the instructions included with the Roxio Easy Media Creator software, use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the preinstalled software and while using...
To complete this may cause a failure. Fingerprints and dust on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (e.g. For example, if you have a disc with data that you eject it. Use of different CD ... process, follow the instructions included with the Roxio Easy Media Creator software, use memory-resident utility software while writing data to a disc. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not switch power modes while using the preinstalled software and while using...
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... of the world. Reconfiguring your residence area is playing a DVD. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on your hearing and the speakers. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Close all ," this means that you can...
... of the world. Reconfiguring your residence area is playing a DVD. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on your hearing and the speakers. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Close all ," this means that you can...
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n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ When you are playing a DVD (video or audio) and you want to remove a USB device, such as USB-compatible speakers, make sure you stop the DVD first. Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may cause a malfunction.
n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ When you are playing a DVD (video or audio) and you want to remove a USB device, such as USB-compatible speakers, make sure you stop the DVD first. Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may cause a malfunction.