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... and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...21 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...14 About the Indicator Lights ...21 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 ...100 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...101 Connecting a Printer ...104 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...105 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...108 Setting the Password ...109 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...116 Setting Up Your Computer with...
... External Microphone ...100 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...101 Connecting a Printer ...104 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...105 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...108 Setting the Password ...109 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...116 Setting Up Your Computer with...
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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. !
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those 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 - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n7 N Before Use 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 - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n7 N Before Use Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information -
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...http://, 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)...
...http://, 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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... and wireless WAN functions are available on selected models only. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click Other Documents. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. ...Windows Media Center. Provides information about using RAID systems. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. n9 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help -
... and wireless WAN functions are available on selected models only. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click Other Documents. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. ...Windows Media Center. Provides information about using RAID systems. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. n9 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help -
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... troubleshoot your VAIO computer. Choose from the following categories to find the answers you need. n 10 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support.
... troubleshoot your VAIO computer. Choose from the following categories to find the answers you need. n 10 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support.
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... computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your system. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up 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 manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating...
... computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your system. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up 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 manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating...
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... 4 in the right pane. 4 Click Advanced. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. To enable the battery care 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 To enable the battery... Battery Charge Functions. n 29 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can select the battery charging method for your battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To make the battery life longer, enable the battery care function.
... 4 in the right pane. 4 Click Advanced. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. To enable the battery care 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 To enable the battery... Battery Charge Functions. n 29 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can select the battery charging method for your battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To make the battery life longer, enable the battery care function.
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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 76) ❑ Using the Internet (page 80) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 81) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 84) 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 76) ❑ Using the Internet (page 80) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 81) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 84) n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen. 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 ...
Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen. 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 ...
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Slide your computer. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Be sure to use only the keyboard for pointer ... a mouse is connected to your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Press the left button (3) once. 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...
Slide your computer. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Be sure to use only the keyboard for pointer ... a mouse is connected to your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Press the left button (3) once. 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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... during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. To change the default software options in flash memory storage drives along with the VAIO Control Center for selecting the desired software. x Stop button Stops playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™ *1 media or a ...music/video file stored on the hard disk drive*2. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for the S button assignments. See the online specifications to display the setup window. *1 Use the WinDVD BD software for playback. *2 Your computer may...
... during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. To change the default software options in flash memory storage drives along with the VAIO Control Center for selecting the desired software. x Stop button Stops playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™ *1 media or a ...music/video file stored on the hard disk drive*2. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for the S button assignments. See the online specifications to display the setup window. *1 Use the WinDVD BD software for playback. *2 Your computer may...
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Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. If this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on and off. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Buttons above the numeric keypad Special-function button Muting button Volume control buttons Drive eject button Functions Turns the volume on the optical disc drive. Ejects the optical disc drive tray.
Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. If this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on and off. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Buttons above the numeric keypad Special-function button Muting button Volume control buttons Drive eject button Functions Turns the volume on the optical disc drive. Ejects the optical disc drive tray.
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...-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera with your desired application. ! The built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software...
...-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera with your desired application. ! The built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software...
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... low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. 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...
... low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. 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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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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... the recovery process. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it down until the disc clicks into place. Note that the substitute drive eject button is disabled...
... the recovery process. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it down until the disc clicks into place. Note that the substitute drive eject button is disabled...
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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. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. 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.
Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. 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.