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... following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n9 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 Internet and wireless...
... following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n9 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 Internet and wireless...
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... not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your 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 Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely...
... not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your 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 Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely...
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Front A Muting (S1) button (page 33) B AV MODE button (page 33) C Num lock indicator (page 19) D Caps lock indicator (page 19) E Scroll lock indicator (page 19) F Power button G LCD screen (page 102) H Built-in speakers (stereo) I Keyboard (page 31) J Touch pad (page 32) n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
Front A Muting (S1) button (page 33) B AV MODE button (page 33) C Num lock indicator (page 19) D Caps lock indicator (page 19) E Scroll lock indicator (page 19) F Power button G LCD screen (page 102) H Built-in speakers (stereo) I Keyboard (page 31) J Touch pad (page 32) n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
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n 14 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 34) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator*1 (page 19) C Built-in microphone (monaural)*1 D WIRELESS switch (page 61) E WIRELESS indicator (page 19) F SD memory card slot (page 56) G SD memory card indicator (page 19) H Power indicator (page 19) I Charge indicator (page 19) J Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) K Memory Stick indicator (page 19) L Memory Stick slot*2 (page 50) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick.
n 14 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 34) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator*1 (page 19) C Built-in microphone (monaural)*1 D WIRELESS switch (page 61) E WIRELESS indicator (page 19) F SD memory card slot (page 56) G SD memory card indicator (page 19) H Power indicator (page 19) I Charge indicator (page 19) J Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) K Memory Stick indicator (page 19) L Memory Stick slot*2 (page 50) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick.
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speeds. Right n 16 N Getting Started A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 73) B Optical disc drive (page 37) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) D Drive eject button (page 37) E Manual eject hole (page 134) F Security slot * Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. Right n 16 N Getting Started A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 73) B Optical disc drive (page 37) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) D Drive eject button (page 37) E Manual eject hole (page 134) F Security slot * Support high-/full-/low-
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Left n 17 N Getting Started A Air vent B Monitor port (page 66) C Microphone jack (page 72) D Headphones jack (page 65) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 73) F i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 77) G ExpressCard/34 slot (page 46) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
Left n 17 N Getting Started A Air vent B Monitor port (page 66) C Microphone jack (page 72) D Headphones jack (page 65) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 73) F i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 77) G ExpressCard/34 slot (page 46) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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Bottom n 18 N Getting Started A Battery connector (page 22) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 97)
Bottom n 18 N Getting Started A Battery connector (page 22) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 97)
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... Sleep mode or turn it a second time to change how you press the Shift key while the indicator is lit. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Press the Scr Lk key to deactivate the numeric keypad.
... Sleep mode or turn it a second time to change how you press the Shift key while the indicator is lit. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Press the Scr Lk key to deactivate the numeric keypad.
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... power saving mode saves the time of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to your computer. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 90). To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of shutting down and...
... power saving mode saves the time of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to your computer. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 90). To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of shutting down and...
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... indicator Blinks along with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27). To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the maximum charge level you selected with the battery charge...
... indicator Blinks along with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27). To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the maximum charge level you selected with the battery charge...
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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 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 34) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 37) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 46) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 50) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 60) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 61) n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 34) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 37) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 46) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 50) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 60) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 61) n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase the volume, keep pressing Fn+F3 or press Fn+F3 and then m or n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching.
... additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase the volume, keep pressing Fn+F3 or press Fn+F3 and then m or n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching.
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... the software, see the help file included with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 39) to find out the type of your software. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to play the disc. To play a Blu-ray Disc...
... the software, see the help file included with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 39) to find out the type of your software. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! See the online specifications to play the disc. To play a Blu-ray Disc...
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... cards with capacity of the slot. Do not force the SD memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card... card. Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 155) to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with your computer. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with major...
... cards with capacity of the slot. Do not force the SD memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card... card. Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 155) to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with your computer. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with major...
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... Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 65) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 66) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 69) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 70) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 72) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus...
... Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 65) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 66) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 69) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 70) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 72) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus...
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... or projector at the same time, depending on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 70) for more information. n 69 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external...
... or projector at the same time, depending on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 70) for more information. n 69 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external...
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... Monitors function 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on the muting (S1) button, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 33).
... Monitors function 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on the muting (S1) button, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 33).
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n 80 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities. ❑ Setting the Password (page 81) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 86) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 87) ❑ Managing Power with VAIO Power Management (page 92) Among other things, you will learn how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer.
n 80 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities. ❑ Setting the Password (page 81) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 86) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 87) ❑ Managing Power with VAIO Power Management (page 92) Among other things, you will learn how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer.
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...not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 155). For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You ...should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. n 94 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer...
...not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 155). For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You ...should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. n 94 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer...
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...can damage memory modules and other components. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following: ❑ The procedures described in the following pages. Improper installation of memory modules may void your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ Only use memory modules that produce or hold static electricity (... and do not work in personal injury or equipment damage. ❑ ESD can damage electronic components. n 95 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you are compatible with your computer. If ...
...can damage memory modules and other components. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following: ❑ The procedures described in the following pages. Improper installation of memory modules may void your manufacturer's warranty. ❑ Only use memory modules that produce or hold static electricity (... and do not work in personal injury or equipment damage. ❑ ESD can damage electronic components. n 95 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you are compatible with your computer. If ...