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... an External Display ...76 Selecting Display Modes...80 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...81 Connecting an External Microphone ...83 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...84 Connecting a Printer ...87 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...88 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...90 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...91 Setting the Password ...92 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...99 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 107 Using the Power Saving Modes ...109 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...114 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...115 Adding and Removing Memory...116
... an External Display ...76 Selecting Display Modes...80 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...81 Connecting an External Microphone ...83 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...84 Connecting a Printer ...87 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...88 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...90 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...91 Setting the Password ...92 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...99 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 107 Using the Power Saving Modes ...109 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...114 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...115 Adding and Removing Memory...116
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... view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to use Instant Mode. Explains features of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n7 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on solving common problems. ✍ To go to Web sites described in Brazil Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode - Printed Documentation...
... view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to use Instant Mode. Explains features of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n7 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on solving common problems. ✍ To go to Web sites described in Brazil Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode - Printed Documentation...
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Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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... include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software information for you or show you need. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications...
... include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software information for you or show you need. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications...
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... this indicator is on , blinks when the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is not being used . Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is off , the memory card is read from or written to the optical disc media. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Hard disk drive Memory Stick SD memory card...
... this indicator is on , blinks when the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is not being used . Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is off , the memory card is read from or written to the optical disc media. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Hard disk drive Memory Stick SD memory card...
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... the operating system finished launching. To increase lighting intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate Functions Adjusts the LCD brightness...
... the operating system finished launching. To increase lighting intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate Functions Adjusts the LCD brightness...
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... the touch pad while pressing the left button. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. Be sure to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad to suit your preference for the detailed instructions. ! Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page...
... the touch pad while pressing the left button. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. Be sure to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad to suit your preference for the detailed instructions. ! Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page...
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Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. n 39 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. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. n 39 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. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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....11n draft standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 4 Click Start and Control Panel. 5 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 6 Click Set up a connection or network window appears. 7 Select an option to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802...
....11n draft standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 4 Click Start and Control Panel. 5 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 6 Click Set up a connection or network window appears. 7 Select an option to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802...
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... devices without cables and up . 2 Double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space. See the online specifications to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. The WIRELESS indicator lights up to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK. n 67 N Using Your VAIO...
... devices without cables and up . 2 Double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space. See the online specifications to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. The WIRELESS indicator lights up to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK. n 67 N Using Your VAIO...
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... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 75) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 76) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 80) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 81) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 83) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 84) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 87) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 88) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 90) n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices
... functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 75) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 76) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 80) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 81) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 83) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 84) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 87) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 88) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 90) n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices
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... specifications to use your USB mouse (3). To connect a USB mouse 1 Choose the USB port (1) you prefer to find out whether the USB mouse is supplied with USB devices connected, avoid any shock or force to the USB ports. ❑ Do not put the computer into the USB port. You can now use . 2 Plug the USB mouse cable (2) into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. n 84 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device To prevent your model. Connecting a USB Mouse A USB mouse...
... specifications to use your USB mouse (3). To connect a USB mouse 1 Choose the USB port (1) you prefer to find out whether the USB mouse is supplied with USB devices connected, avoid any shock or force to the USB ports. ❑ Do not put the computer into the USB port. You can now use . 2 Plug the USB mouse cable (2) into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. n 84 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device To prevent your model. Connecting a USB Mouse A USB mouse...
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... without entering the password. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for depot service for users with the fingerprint authentication functionality, you have set the machine password. ! To set the power-on password, you forget the power-on password: machine password and user password. n 92 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the password, you will be charged, and your computer may need...
... without entering the password. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on the computer to change all the setup options in for depot service for users with the fingerprint authentication functionality, you have set the machine password. ! To set the power-on password, you forget the power-on password: machine password and user password. n 92 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the password, you will be charged, and your computer may need...
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... remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 96 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn...
... remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 96 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn...
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If you can select using the Windows power options, for the automatic turn off action has passed? The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts? n 145 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the Web site of the...
If you can select using the Windows power options, for the automatic turn off action has passed? The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts? n 145 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the Web site of the...
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... reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 109). If another software application is in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. n 153 N Troubleshooting Why...
... reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. For changing the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 109). If another software application is in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. n 153 N Troubleshooting Why...
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... Power Options window appears. 4 Select the Advanced settings tab. 5 Double-click Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode. 6 Select Maximum Performance from obstructions or closer to any other option may be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator is lit on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect to a network to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is selected for On battery...
... Power Options window appears. 4 Select the Advanced settings tab. 5 Double-click Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode. 6 Select Maximum Performance from obstructions or closer to any other option may be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator is lit on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect to a network to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is selected for On battery...
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... monitoring, and remote panel. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. n 172 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep...
... monitoring, and remote panel. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. n 172 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document? ❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep...
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... and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the power button may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart. n 176 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work, click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart...
... and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer with the power button may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart. n 176 N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work, click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Restart...
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... editing functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer's configuration and specifications. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 186). For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 186). VAIO® Launcher Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc. n 194 N Support Options VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that...
... editing functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer's configuration and specifications. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 186). For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 186). VAIO® Launcher Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc. n 194 N Support Options VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that...