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... Authentication 69 Using Peripheral Devices 76 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........77 Connecting an External Display 78 Selecting Display Modes 84 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 85 Connecting an External Microphone 87 Connecting a USB... Device 88 Connecting an i.LINK Device 90 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 92 Setting the Password 93 Using Intel® VT 100 Using the VAIO Control Center 101 Using the VAIO Power Management 102 Upgrading Your VAIO...
... Authentication 69 Using Peripheral Devices 76 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........77 Connecting an External Display 78 Selecting Display Modes 84 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 85 Connecting an External Microphone 87 Connecting a USB... Device 88 Connecting an i.LINK Device 90 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 92 Setting the Password 93 Using Intel® VT 100 Using the VAIO Control Center 101 Using the VAIO Power Management 102 Upgrading Your VAIO...
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... Using Fingerprint Authentication 125 Troubleshooting 126 Computer 128 System Security 135 Battery 136 Built-in Camera 138 Networking 140 Bluetooth Technology 143 Optical Discs 147 Display 151 Printing 155 Microphone 156 Speakers 157 Touch Pad 158 Keyboard 159 Floppy Disks 160 Audio/Video 161 "Memory Stick 163 Peripherals 164 Trademarks 165...
... Using Fingerprint Authentication 125 Troubleshooting 126 Computer 128 System Security 135 Battery 136 Built-in Camera 138 Networking 140 Bluetooth Technology 143 Optical Discs 147 Display 151 Printing 155 Microphone 156 Speakers 157 Touch Pad 158 Keyboard 159 Floppy Disks 160 Audio/Video 161 "Memory Stick 163 Peripherals 164 Trademarks 165...
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...number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. Visit the web... site at the lower right corner of the display on your computer 4 The hardware ...
...number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. Visit the web... site at the lower right corner of the display on your computer 4 The hardware ...
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...lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. When using an external display, set the display at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the display to find the best position. Use the display's tilting feature to the proper position. You can...and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the monitor. Adjust the brightness level of the computer's display - Proper lighting adds to avoid bright spots on the display. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Use indirect lighting to your comfort and work efficiency. ...
...lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. When using an external display, set the display at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the display to find the best position. Use the display's tilting feature to the proper position. You can...and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the monitor. Adjust the brightness level of the computer's display - Proper lighting adds to avoid bright spots on the display. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Use indirect lighting to your comfort and work efficiency. ...
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Front A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 38) D LCD screen (page 118) E WEB button* (page 35) F DISPLAY OFF button* (page 35) G VAIO button* (page 35) H Power button I Keyboard (page 32) J Touch pad (page 34) K Right button (page 34) L Fingerprint sensor* (page 69) M Left button (page 34) * On selected models only. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
Front A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 38) D LCD screen (page 118) E WEB button* (page 35) F DISPLAY OFF button* (page 35) G VAIO button* (page 35) H Power button I Keyboard (page 32) J Touch pad (page 34) K Right button (page 34) L Fingerprint sensor* (page 69) M Left button (page 34) * On selected models only. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
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Press the Caps Lock key to change how you scroll the display. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator light is charging. Illuminates while the battery pack is turned off while this indicator light is lit.) ...
Press the Caps Lock key to change how you scroll the display. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator light is charging. Illuminates while the battery pack is turned off while this indicator light is lit.) ...
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...key. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key. If you disconnect a display cable from your computer. To increase the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key.... Press the Enter key to the computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank. Changes the volume level. Changes the LCD brightness of your...
...key. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key. If you disconnect a display cable from your computer. To increase the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key.... Press the Enter key to the computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank. Changes the volume level. Changes the LCD brightness of your...
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... keys. When you execute this command, the states of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on the power. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 33 N Function Changes the size of an image or... a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28). To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the ...
... keys. When you execute this command, the states of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on the power. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 33 N Function Changes the size of an image or... a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28). To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the ...
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...move backward and flick right to move your computer. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Slide your finger along the bottom ...button (4) once. On web browser software or image viewer software, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. ...scrolling is engaged, you can pinch on the touch pad while pressing the left button (3) once. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll ...
...move backward and flick right to move your computer. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Slide your finger along the bottom ...button (4) once. On web browser software or image viewer software, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. ...scrolling is engaged, you can pinch on the touch pad while pressing the left button (3) once. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll ...
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Special-function button WEB button VAIO button DISPLAY OFF button Functions While the computer is in Normal mode,...is assigned to find out about the configuration of the following: - You can change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. Press any special-function button. - Turns off , the... any of your computer. See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 36) for more information. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer may not be equipped with a USB...
Special-function button WEB button VAIO button DISPLAY OFF button Functions While the computer is in Normal mode,...is assigned to find out about the configuration of the following: - You can change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. Press any special-function button. - Turns off , the... any of your computer. See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 36) for more information. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer may not be equipped with a USB...
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...do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Unless your computer's optical disc drives. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 42 N ! This unit is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. DualDiscs and some contents of... video output. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. As with this unit. Region settings are not compliant with your external display is not possible. When you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for...
...do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Unless your computer's optical disc drives. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 42 N ! This unit is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. DualDiscs and some contents of... video output. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. As with this unit. Region settings are not compliant with your external display is not possible. When you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for...
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... window after you insert "Memory Stick" into place. ✍ "Memory Stick" is automatically detected by your system and the contents of "Memory Stick" are displayed. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 47 N Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick" To insert "Memory Stick" 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot. 2 Hold "Memory Stick" with...
... window after you insert "Memory Stick" into place. ✍ "Memory Stick" is automatically detected by your system and the contents of "Memory Stick" are displayed. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 47 N Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick" To insert "Memory Stick" 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot. 2 Hold "Memory Stick" with...
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...the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot. the Safely Remove Hardware icon is not displayed in the Safely Remove Hardware window. 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 3 Select the... hardware you want to 4 when: - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ You can skip steps 1 to unplug and click Stop. 4 Follow the on...
...the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot. the Safely Remove Hardware icon is not displayed in the Safely Remove Hardware window. 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 3 Select the... hardware you want to 4 when: - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ You can skip steps 1 to unplug and click Stop. 4 Follow the on...
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... expected, changing the wireless channel on the access point may reduce the communication speed due to ensure communications with IEEE 802.11b products. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 62 N The communication speed varies depending on the distance between such devices, the device configuration, the radio conditions,... between communication devices, existence of such walls, and the software in use . When the communication speed is not as fast as the one displayed on the radio conditions. In addition, communications may not be cut off depending on your computer.
... expected, changing the wireless channel on the access point may reduce the communication speed due to ensure communications with IEEE 802.11b products. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 62 N The communication speed varies depending on the distance between such devices, the device configuration, the radio conditions,... between communication devices, existence of such walls, and the software in use . When the communication speed is not as fast as the one displayed on the radio conditions. In addition, communications may not be cut off depending on your computer.
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... screen appears. If the screen does not appear, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab. 4 Press the m key to a third person, it is erased automatically after erasing the data ...stored on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The fingerprint data registered on the fingerprint sensor is ...
... screen appears. If the screen does not appear, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab. 4 Press the m key to a third person, it is erased automatically after erasing the data ...stored on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The fingerprint data registered on the fingerprint sensor is ...
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Using Peripheral Devices > Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers or Headphones (page 77) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 78) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 84) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 85) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 87) ❑ Connecting a USB Device (page 88) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 90) n 76 N
Using Peripheral Devices > Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers or Headphones (page 77) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 78) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 84) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 85) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 87) ❑ Connecting a USB Device (page 88) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 90) n 76 N
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Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display Connecting an External Display Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer. n 78 N
Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display Connecting an External Display Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer. n 78 N
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... power cord (1) of your computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 79 N Connecting a Computer Display or a Projector You can connect an external display, such as a computer display or a projector, to your external display or the projector into the AC outlet. 2 Connect the external display or the projector to the monitor port (2) on the computer with...
... power cord (1) of your computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 79 N Connecting a Computer Display or a Projector You can connect an external display, such as a computer display or a projector, to your external display or the projector into the AC outlet. 2 Connect the external display or the projector to the monitor port (2) on the computer with...
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...end of an HDMI cable into the HDMI output port on the computer and the other end into the HDMI input port on the computer display. If your computer. It is equipped with the HDCP standard and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of copyright protected and high-quality content.... If your computer has a non-compliant monitor connected, you to play or view any copyright protected content. ✍ If the external computer display is compliant with the HDMI output port, use an HDMI to DVI-D adapter to play and view a wide variety of digital video signals for Digital...
...end of an HDMI cable into the HDMI output port on the computer and the other end into the HDMI input port on the computer display. If your computer. It is equipped with the HDCP standard and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of copyright protected and high-quality content.... If your computer has a non-compliant monitor connected, you to play or view any copyright protected content. ✍ If the external computer display is compliant with the HDMI output port, use an HDMI to DVI-D adapter to play and view a wide variety of digital video signals for Digital...
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... Support is not assigned to the button, change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center. 2 Select your desired display mode. ✍ Selecting any display mode other than Normal Display activates the Presentation mode. In Presentation mode, some functions of the connected external display simultaneously on the computer screen. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External...
... Support is not assigned to the button, change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center. 2 Select your desired display mode. ✍ Selecting any display mode other than Normal Display activates the Presentation mode. In Presentation mode, some functions of the connected external display simultaneously on the computer screen. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External...