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... and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...19 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Pointing Device ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 Using...
... and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...19 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Pointing Device ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 Using...
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... External Microphone ...106 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...107 Connecting a Printer ...110 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...112 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...114 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...116 Setting the Password ...117 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...126 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...144 Setting Up Your Computer with...
... External Microphone ...106 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...107 Connecting a Printer ...110 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...112 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...114 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...116 Setting the Password ...117 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...126 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...144 Setting Up Your Computer with...
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Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer.
Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer.
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... your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - To view the online...
... your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - To view the online...
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Make sure to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Before ...
Make sure to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Before ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 29) ❑ Using the Pointing Device (... (page 47) ❑ Using the Internet (page 50) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 51) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 61) n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 29) ❑ Using the Pointing Device (... (page 47) ❑ Using the Internet (page 50) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 51) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 61) n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available before Windows is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Combinations/Feature Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Adjusts the built-in speaker volume.
To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available before Windows is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Combinations/Feature Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Adjusts the built-in speaker volume.
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To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk and the system power is turned off. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. For details on the power. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Provides for the lowest level of the system and the peripheral devices are written to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 150).
To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk and the system power is turned off. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. For details on the power. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Provides for the lowest level of the system and the peripheral devices are written to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 150).
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.... You can disable one finger on the touch pad to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad while pressing the left button. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Device Your computer is available only with two types of the devices to suit your preference. Press the left button twice.
.... You can disable one finger on the touch pad to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad while pressing the left button. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Device Your computer is available only with two types of the devices to suit your preference. Press the left button twice.
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... up and down or sideways while pressing the center button (4). (The scroll function is available only with a supplied spare cap when necessary. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Stick The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the pointing stick (1).
... up and down or sideways while pressing the center button (4). (The scroll function is available only with a supplied spare cap when necessary. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Stick The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the pointing stick (1).
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n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer To disable a pointing device 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Mouse. The Mouse Properties window appears. 4 Click the Device Select tab. 5 Select radio buttons to disable the pointing devices. Disabling a Pointing Device You can change the pointing device settings to disable the desired pointing device. 6 Click OK.
n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer To disable a pointing device 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Mouse. The Mouse Properties window appears. 4 Click the Device Select tab. 5 Select radio buttons to disable the pointing devices. Disabling a Pointing Device You can change the pointing device settings to disable the desired pointing device. 6 Click OK.
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...to help you use specific functions of the computer. Muting button To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. You can change these button assignments on when the volume is turned off . The LED turns on the window for changing the S... button assignments. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to both and the S2 button places the computer in Standby mode.
...to help you use specific functions of the computer. Muting button To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. You can change these button assignments on when the volume is turned off . The LED turns on the window for changing the S... button assignments. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to both and the S2 button places the computer in Standby mode.
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To turn off -line state. If another software application is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for example Windows Messenger and Windows MovieMaker. Make sure that launching ...
To turn off -line state. If another software application is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for example Windows Messenger and Windows MovieMaker. Make sure that launching ...
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... the system. 5 Click OK. See Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 69). ❑ DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW drive bay unit - n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Multi Function Bay Your computer is safe to unplug. 3 Click Stop. See Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 69). ✍ The multi...
... the system. 5 Click OK. See Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 69). ❑ DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW drive bay unit - n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Multi Function Bay Your computer is safe to unplug. 3 Click Stop. See Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 69). ✍ The multi...
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n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer 8 Gently pull the button to pop it out of the unit and pull it out. 7 Push the multi function bay unit eject button (1) to pop out the installed bay unit. 9 Gently take hold of the bay.
n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer 8 Gently pull the button to pop it out of the unit and pull it out. 7 Push the multi function bay unit eject button (1) to pop out the installed bay unit. 9 Gently take hold of the bay.
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n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer 10 Insert another bay unit with the label facing upward into the bay until it clicks into place.
n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer 10 Insert another bay unit with the label facing upward into the bay until it clicks into place.
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See the online Specifications for details about accessories. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer About bay unit protection against theft To protect the HDD bay unit against theft, secure the bay unit on your computer using a security screw* and L-shaped screwdriver*. * Supplied with optional or supplied HDD bay accessories.
See the online Specifications for details about accessories. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer About bay unit protection against theft To protect the HDD bay unit against theft, secure the bay unit on your computer using a security screw* and L-shaped screwdriver*. * Supplied with optional or supplied HDD bay accessories.
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You do not need to your computer. The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with your system. Inserting a PC Card ! Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices to shut down your computer before inserting or removing a PC Card. Some PC Cards or their functions may not be compatible with the front label facing upward. 2 Gently push the PC Card into the slot. The PC Card is automatically detected by your computer.
You do not need to your computer. The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with your system. Inserting a PC Card ! Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices to shut down your computer before inserting or removing a PC Card. Some PC Cards or their functions may not be compatible with the front label facing upward. 2 Gently push the PC Card into the slot. The PC Card is automatically detected by your computer.
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... a PC Card, check that a device connected to your system is inserted, your PC Card for more information. It may enter Standby mode. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you continually switch to correct the problem. Restart your computer.
... a PC Card, check that a device connected to your system is inserted, your PC Card for more information. It may enter Standby mode. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you continually switch to correct the problem. Restart your computer.
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... Card ✍ To remove a PC Card when your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 6. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on . n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your computer is on the taskbar. A window appears, explaining that it...
... Card ✍ To remove a PC Card when your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 6. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on . n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your computer is on the taskbar. A window appears, explaining that it...