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... and Ports...15 About the Indicator Lights ...22 Connecting a Power Source ...23 Using the Battery Pack ...24 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...31 Using Your VAIO Computer ...32 Using the Keyboard ...33 Using the Touch Pad ...34 Using Special-function Buttons ...35 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...37 Using...
... and Ports...15 About the Indicator Lights ...22 Connecting a Power Source ...23 Using the Battery Pack ...24 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...31 Using Your VAIO Computer ...32 Using the Keyboard ...33 Using the Touch Pad ...34 Using Special-function Buttons ...35 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...37 Using...
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... External Microphone ...103 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...104 Connecting a Printer ...107 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...108 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...110 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...112 Setting the Password ...113 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...125 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...133 Setting Up Your Computer with...
... External Microphone ...103 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...104 Connecting a Printer ...107 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...108 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...110 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...112 Setting the Password ...113 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...125 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...133 Setting Up Your Computer with...
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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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n8 N Before Use Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer.
n8 N Before Use Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer.
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... respective URLs beginning with http://, your storage device configuration. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. Explains features of your computer. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or...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 ...
... respective URLs beginning with http://, your storage device configuration. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. Explains features of your computer. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or...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 ...
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... Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The wireless WAN function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click Other Documents. To access this on selected models only. n 10 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help -
... Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The wireless WAN function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click Other Documents. To access this on selected models only. n 10 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help -
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... and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup...
... and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup...
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... system. n 14 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. !
... system. n 14 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. !
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... charge function allows you can select the battery charging method with a new genuine Sony battery pack. n 29 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can press the S1 button to launch the VAIO Power Management Viewer and enable the functions. If the battery wear level is high... care function and the quick charge function. To enable the battery care function and the quick charge function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box in the right...
... charge function allows you can select the battery charging method with a new genuine Sony battery pack. n 29 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can press the S1 button to launch the VAIO Power Management Viewer and enable the functions. If the battery wear level is high... care function and the quick charge function. To enable the battery care function and the quick charge function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box in the right...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 59) ❑ Using the Internet (page 63) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 65) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 68) n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 59) ❑ Using the Internet (page 63) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 65) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 68) n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F5 or press Fn+F5 and then m or n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching.
... additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F5 or press Fn+F5 and then m or n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching.
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... Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to your finger along the bottom edge... to, select, drag, and scroll objects 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. ! Slide your computer.
... Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to your finger along the bottom edge... to, select, drag, and scroll objects 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. ! Slide your computer.
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n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer.
n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer.
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...with a built-in optical disc drive. *2 On models without a built-in optical disc drive. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for the S1 button assignment. Selecting any display method places your computer into Normal mode, press this button does not work, try... If this button once again. ✍ The default button assignment may be different from the above . By default, the S1 button launches the VAIO Power Management Viewer. ✍ The default button assignment may be different from the above . To change the Presentation mode settings, click Start, Control...
...with a built-in optical disc drive. *2 On models without a built-in optical disc drive. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for the S1 button assignment. Selecting any display method places your computer into Normal mode, press this button does not work, try... If this button once again. ✍ The default button assignment may be different from the above . By default, the S1 button launches the VAIO Power Management Viewer. ✍ The default button assignment may be different from the above . To change the Presentation mode settings, click Start, Control...
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n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to capture still images and ...
n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to capture still images and ...
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... step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. n 38 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 the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the...
... step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. n 38 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 the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the...
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n 39 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 the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon ...
n 39 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 the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon ...
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..., try the substitute drive eject button on the computer. 2 Press the disc drive eject button (1) to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it down until the disc clicks into place. When recovering your system, turn on the optical disc drive. If the power supply to... side facing upward and gently push it will take a while to start the recovery process. 3 Place a disc in optical disc drive. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer may be equipped with an built-in the middle of the tray with the optical disc drive.
..., try the substitute drive eject button on the computer. 2 Press the disc drive eject button (1) to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it down until the disc clicks into place. When recovering your system, turn on the optical disc drive. If the power supply to... side facing upward and gently push it will take a while to start the recovery process. 3 Place a disc in optical disc drive. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer may be equipped with an built-in the middle of the tray with the optical disc drive.
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Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! n 41 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 41 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.
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 42 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 42 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.