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... and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 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 ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 Using...
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...(USB) Device...98 Connecting a Printer ...101 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...102 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...104 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...106 Selecting Performance Modes ...107 Setting the Password ...108 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...119 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...127 Setting Up... Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 136 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...137 Using the Power Saving Modes ...138 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...143 Protecting the Hard Disk ...145 Upgrading Your...
...(USB) Device...98 Connecting a Printer ...101 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...102 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...104 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...106 Selecting Performance Modes ...107 Setting the Password ...108 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...119 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...127 Setting Up... Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 136 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...137 Using the Power Saving Modes ...138 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...143 Protecting the Hard Disk ...145 Upgrading Your...
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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer.
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... Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas...
... Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas...
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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. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. ... restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. ... restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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... how to do it step by step. Choose from the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data... safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for you or show you need. It can either perform the task for ...
... how to do it step by step. Choose from the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data... safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for you or show you need. It can either perform the task for ...
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n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment 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. Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment 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. Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
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Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied ...
Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied ...
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The VAIO Control Center window appears. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. n 27 N Getting Started To use the battery care function You can select your desired maximum charge level with the battery care function to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box. 4 Select the desired maximum charge level. 5 Click OK.
The VAIO Control Center window appears. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. n 27 N Getting Started To use the battery care function You can select your desired maximum charge level with the battery care function to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box. 4 Select the desired maximum charge level. 5 Click OK.
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 59) ❑ Using the Internet (page 62) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 63) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 71) n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 59) ❑ Using the Internet (page 62) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 63) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 71) n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... + 2 (F3/F4): volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Functions Toggles among Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. n 31 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.
... + 2 (F3/F4): volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Functions Toggles among Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. n 31 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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.... The location and size of software windows may not work with a higher resolution. When you execute this key combination changes the resolution. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view is restored because pressing this command, the states of power consumption. Provides...
.... The location and size of software windows may not work with a higher resolution. When you execute this key combination changes the resolution. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view is restored because pressing this command, the states of power consumption. Provides...
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..., this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Slide your finger on the screen using the mouse. See Setting Up Your Computer...feature). ✍ You can also use only the keyboard for vertical scrolling while the Scroll lock indicator is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 136) to launch VAIO Control Center. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to turn on and off the indicator. ✍ You can point to, ...
..., this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Slide your finger on the screen using the mouse. See Setting Up Your Computer...feature). ✍ You can also use only the keyboard for vertical scrolling while the Scroll lock indicator is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 136) to launch VAIO Control Center. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to turn on and off the indicator. ✍ You can point to, ...
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...screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to help you can change the assignments in the window for the S button assignments. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to both. ✍ The default button assignments may be different from the above.... Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on VAIO Control Center for changing the S button assignments. In such a case, you use specific functions of the computer.
...screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to help you can change the assignments in the window for the S button assignments. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to both. ✍ The default button assignments may be different from the above.... Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on VAIO Control Center for changing the S button assignments. In such a case, you use specific functions of the computer.
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...with the built-in MOTION EYE camera. It decreases the frame rate and slows down the shutter speed to allow the camera to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. If another software application is ready for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. Click the ...built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more light. ! The built-in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to capture more than one software application. This is equipped with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. See the online...
...with the built-in MOTION EYE camera. It decreases the frame rate and slows down the shutter speed to allow the camera to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. If another software application is ready for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. Click the ...built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more light. ! The built-in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to capture more than one software application. This is equipped with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. See the online...
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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 36 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 36 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.
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n 37 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 disc operation program. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
n 37 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 disc operation program. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
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Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. n 38 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 model. 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 optical disc drive supports. n 38 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 model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. n 39 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 ROM DVD...
... does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. n 39 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 ROM DVD...
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... material on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Be aware that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. It is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the... recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is strongly recommended that the AACS key update requires Internet access. VAIO computers may restrict video output to...
... material on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Be aware that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. It is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the... recordable disc. ✍ 8cm disc writing is strongly recommended that the AACS key update requires Internet access. VAIO computers may restrict video output to...