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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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n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. 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 your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. 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. !
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Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - n8 N Before Use Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information -
Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - n8 N Before Use Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information -
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...about 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)...
...about 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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... 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 - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth...
... 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 - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth...
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..., specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing...
..., specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing...
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... the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with using your computer. Be sure to get started with your VAIO computer. !
... the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with using your computer. Be sure to get started with your VAIO computer. !
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...to charge your battery pack quickly. 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. The battery care function makes the battery life longer, and the quick charge function allows you can ...select the battery charging method with a new genuine Sony battery pack. If the battery wear level is high, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions: the battery care function and ...
...to charge your battery pack quickly. 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. The battery care function makes the battery life longer, and the quick charge function allows you can ...select the battery charging method with a new genuine Sony battery pack. If the battery wear level is high, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions: the battery care function and ...
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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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... or press Fn+F6 and then M or ,. 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. Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen...
... or press Fn+F6 and then M or ,. 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. Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen...
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Press the right button (4) once. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Press the left button twice. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on ..., you will be able to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. Be sure to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. Press the left button...
Press the right button (4) once. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Press the left button twice. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on ..., you will be able to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. Be sure to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. Press the left button...
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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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... drive eject button on and off. In Presentation mode, some functions of the external display simultaneously on the computer. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button % Muting button - 2 + Volume control buttons S1 button Z Drive eject button*1 S2 button*2 Functions Turns the volume... presentation under Windows Mobility Center, and change the S1 button assignment, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through the VAIO Control Center to select the display method in Presentation mode between Mirror and Extend Desktop. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. ...
... drive eject button on and off. In Presentation mode, some functions of the external display simultaneously on the computer. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button % Muting button - 2 + Volume control buttons S1 button Z Drive eject button*1 S2 button*2 Functions Turns the volume... presentation under Windows Mobility Center, and change the S1 button assignment, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through the VAIO Control Center to select the display method in Presentation mode between Mirror and Extend Desktop. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. ...
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... operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the appropriate software. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. 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 find out whether your...
... operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the appropriate software. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. 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 find out whether your...
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See the help file included with the software for more features. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. 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 ...
See the help file included with the software for more features. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. 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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... button below the displayed image to start movie recording. 5 When finished, click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. 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...
... button below the displayed image to start movie recording. 5 When finished, click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. 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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... your computer and press the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive. See the online specifications to open the drive. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer may be equipped with the optical disc drive. The tray slides out. ✍ If the disc drive... eject button on the optical disc drive. Note that the substitute drive eject button is disabled when the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it down until the disc clicks into place.
... your computer and press the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive. See the online specifications to open the drive. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer may be equipped with the optical disc drive. The tray slides out. ✍ If the disc drive... eject button on the optical disc drive. Note that the substitute drive eject button is disabled when the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it down until the disc clicks into place.
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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. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
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. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
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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. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.