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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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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. ! 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.
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Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n7 N Before Use Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat -
Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n7 N Before Use Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat -
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... 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 flash memory storage drives along...
... 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 flash memory storage drives along...
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... using 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 Other Documents. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. n9 N Before.... 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click Media Center User Guide.
... using 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 Other Documents. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. n9 N Before.... 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click Media Center User Guide.
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... and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to find the... articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore...
... and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to find the... articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore...
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... time, do 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. !
... time, do 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. !
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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 ... level. 6 Click OK. 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 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 ... level. 6 Click OK. 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.
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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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... or press Fn+F5 and then m or To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F6 or press Fn+F6 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...
... or press Fn+F5 and then m or To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F6 or press Fn+F6 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...
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Slide your computer. Be sure to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function ... connecting a mouse, you will be able to scroll vertically. Press the left button (3) once. 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. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to...
Slide your computer. Be sure to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function ... connecting a mouse, you will be able to scroll vertically. Press the left button (3) once. 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. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to...
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... display the setup window. *1 Use the WinDVD BD software for playback. *2 Your computer may be equipped with two built-in the VAIO Launcher. See the online specifications to find out about your storage device configuration. To change the default software options in flash memory storage ...drives along with the VAIO Control Center for selecting the desired software. Previous track button Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/...
... display the setup window. *1 Use the WinDVD BD software for playback. *2 Your computer may be equipped with two built-in the VAIO Launcher. See the online specifications to find out about your storage device configuration. To change the default software options in flash memory storage ...drives along with the VAIO Control Center for selecting the desired software. Previous track button Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/...
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Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. Ejects the optical disc drive tray. 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.
Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. Ejects the optical disc drive tray. 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.
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...-in MOTION EYE camera. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. 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 with your instant messaging or video editing...
...-in MOTION EYE camera. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. 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 with your instant messaging or video editing...
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The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. See the help file included with the software for more features. 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 ...
The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. See the help file included with the software for more features. 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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The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. See the help file included with the software for more features. 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 stop movie recording. The first scene of the ...
The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. See the help file included with the software for more features. 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 stop movie recording. The first scene of the ...
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... a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it down until the disc clicks into the optical disc drive, turn off the computer, and then turn on the optical disc drive.... Insert your computer and press the substitute drive eject button on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it will take a while to eject...
... a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it down until the disc clicks into the optical disc drive, turn off the computer, and then turn on the optical disc drive.... Insert your computer and press the substitute drive eject button on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it will take a while to eject...
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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. 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).
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Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. 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 model.
Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. 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 model.