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......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 the Optical Disc...
......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 the Optical Disc...
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n5 N Mouse ...211 Speakers ...212 Touch Pad...214 Keyboard...215 Floppy Disks ...216 Audio/Video...217 Memory Stick ...221 Peripherals ...222 Docking Station ...223 Support Options ...224 Sony Support Information ...225 Program Support Information...228 Trademarks ...240
n5 N Mouse ...211 Speakers ...212 Touch Pad...214 Keyboard...215 Floppy Disks ...216 Audio/Video...217 Memory Stick ...221 Peripherals ...222 Docking Station ...223 Support Options ...224 Sony Support Information ...225 Program Support Information...228 Trademarks ...240
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... in front of the computer may make you (1). Take frequent breaks while using your computer as a portable device in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Excessive use of you more comfortable. Place the computer directly in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning...
... in front of the computer may make you (1). Take frequent breaks while using your computer as a portable device in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Excessive use of you more comfortable. Place the computer directly in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning...
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Front n 16 N Getting Started A Num lock indicator (page 22) B Caps lock indicator (page 22) C Scroll lock indicator (page 22) D Built-in MOTION EYE camera* (page 37) E Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator* (page 22) F LCD screen (page 161) G Ambient light sensor (page 206) Measures ambient light intensity for automatically adjusting the LCD brightness to the optimum level. H Keyboard (page 33) I Touch pad (page 34) J Fingerprint sensor* (page 125) * On selected models only.
Front n 16 N Getting Started A Num lock indicator (page 22) B Caps lock indicator (page 22) C Scroll lock indicator (page 22) D Built-in MOTION EYE camera* (page 37) E Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator* (page 22) F LCD screen (page 161) G Ambient light sensor (page 206) Measures ambient light intensity for automatically adjusting the LCD brightness to the optimum level. H Keyboard (page 33) I Touch pad (page 34) J Fingerprint sensor* (page 125) * On selected models only.
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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-in MOTION EYE Camera (page ... (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-in MOTION EYE Camera (page ... (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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... press Fn+F5 and then m or n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To...
... press Fn+F5 and then m or n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To...
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...(1) to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad while pressing the left button. 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 an item or object. Press the... your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Press the right button (4) once. Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while ...
...(1) to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad while pressing the left button. 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 an item or object. Press the... your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Press the right button (4) once. Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while ...
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You cannot start your computer is equipped with a fingerprint sensor and you forget the master password or the keyboard fails, which is possible and the data stored on the built-in storage device will have to replace the built-in the BIOS setup ... password, this password. If you have to enter the password along with the fingerprint authentication function, you will not be accessible. n 119 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your storage device configuration. You will have...
You cannot start your computer is equipped with a fingerprint sensor and you forget the master password or the keyboard fails, which is possible and the data stored on the built-in storage device will have to replace the built-in the BIOS setup ... password, this password. If you have to enter the password along with the fingerprint authentication function, you will not be accessible. n 119 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your storage device configuration. You will have...
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❑ Keyboard (page 215) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 216) ❑ Audio/Video (page 217) ❑ Memory Stick (page 221) ❑ Peripherals (page 222) ❑ Docking Station (page 223) n 175 N Troubleshooting
❑ Keyboard (page 215) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 216) ❑ Audio/Video (page 217) ❑ Memory Stick (page 221) ❑ Peripherals (page 222) ❑ Docking Station (page 223) n 175 N Troubleshooting
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...out about your storage device configuration. 1 Insert the recovery disc into the optical disc drive while your operating system and click Next. 4 Click VAIO Recovery Center. 5 Click Restore Complete System and Start. 6 Select Skip and click Next. Use the recovery disc you are using an external ... have reduced the volume of the recovery partition, you added on the storage drive before reducing the volume of your computer. 2 Select your keyboard layout from the drop-down list and click Next. 3 Select your computer is stored. Your built-in storage device* contains the recovery partition...
...out about your storage device configuration. 1 Insert the recovery disc into the optical disc drive while your operating system and click Next. 4 Click VAIO Recovery Center. 5 Click Restore Complete System and Start. 6 Select Skip and click Next. Use the recovery disc you are using an external ... have reduced the volume of the recovery partition, you added on the storage drive before reducing the volume of your computer. 2 Select your keyboard layout from the drop-down list and click Next. 3 Select your computer is stored. Your built-in storage device* contains the recovery partition...
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...? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. You may not be connected to play Blu-ray Disc media? ! What should I do if I cannot play some brands of your...
...? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. You may not be connected to play Blu-ray Disc media? ! What should I do if I cannot play some brands of your...
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... wrong? What should I do if I cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard? Check that the Num lock indicator light is lit, press the Num Lk key to turn it off before entering these steps: 1 Click Start and ... as desired. If you complete the Windows setup, the key configuration will be activated. If you choose a different regional keyboard when you cannot enter U, I, O, P, J, K, L, M, and so on the packaging box. n 215 N Troubleshooting Keyboard What should I do if the keyboard configuration is labeled on , the Num Lk key may be mismatched. To change the...
... wrong? What should I do if I cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard? Check that the Num lock indicator light is lit, press the Num Lk key to turn it off before entering these steps: 1 Click Start and ... as desired. If you complete the Windows setup, the key configuration will be activated. If you choose a different regional keyboard when you cannot enter U, I, O, P, J, K, L, M, and so on the packaging box. n 215 N Troubleshooting Keyboard What should I do if the keyboard configuration is labeled on , the Num Lk key may be mismatched. To change the...