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... and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using...
... and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using...
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... 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...
... 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...
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n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. !
n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. !
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...Instant Mode. Provides a guide to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm 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 this...
...Instant Mode. Provides a guide to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm 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 this...
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To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click 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. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click 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. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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... your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your computer. ❑...and maintenance programs from the following categories to find the on how to other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help you need. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to do it step...
... your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your computer. ❑...and maintenance programs from the following categories to find the on how to other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help you need. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to do it step...
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n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan. Protect your VAIO computer to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty.
n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan. Protect your VAIO computer to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty.
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... Battery Pack (page 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. !
... Battery Pack (page 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. !
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The VAIO Control Center window appears. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. n 26 N Getting Started To use the battery care function You can select your desired maximum charge level with the battery care function to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box. 4 Select the desired maximum charge level. 5 Click OK.
The VAIO Control Center window appears. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. n 26 N Getting Started To use the battery care function You can select your desired maximum charge level with the battery care function to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box. 4 Select the desired maximum charge level. 5 Click OK.
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 32) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 59) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 67) n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 32) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 59) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 67) n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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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 (...
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 (...
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...pressing the left button. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 107) to launch VAIO Control Center. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Be sure to use ...only the keyboard for pointer operations. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on the screen using the mouse. Press the right button (4) once. Double-click Right-click Drag ...
...pressing the left button. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 107) to launch VAIO Control Center. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Be sure to use ...only the keyboard for pointer operations. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on the screen using the mouse. Press the right button (4) once. Double-click Right-click Drag ...
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...AV MODE button to help file on and off the LCD backlight. Turns the volume on the software. CAPTURE button DISPLAY OFF button Launches VAIO Camera Capture Utility to play CDs, DVDs, and music files and view the image data stored on Instant Mode. See the printed Instant... window. To activate Instant Mode, the computer must be off or in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO Launcher for more information on the hard disk drive without launching Windows. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the builtin MOTION EYE camera. Muting...
...AV MODE button to help file on and off the LCD backlight. Turns the volume on the software. CAPTURE button DISPLAY OFF button Launches VAIO Camera Capture Utility to play CDs, DVDs, and music files and view the image data stored on Instant Mode. See the printed Instant... window. To activate Instant Mode, the computer must be off or in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO Launcher for more information on the hard disk drive without launching Windows. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the builtin MOTION EYE camera. Muting...
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Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. Special-function button Play/Pause button Stop button Previous track button Next track button n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Starts or pauses playback of a CD or DVD media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. Stops playback of a CD or DVD media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive.
Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. Special-function button Play/Pause button Stop button Previous track button Next track button n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Starts or pauses playback of a CD or DVD media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. Stops playback of a CD or DVD media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive.
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...EYE camera. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with a built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more information on VAIO Camera Capture Utility, see the help file on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is ready for example ...horizontal streaks, if you press the CAPTURE button. The built-in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to capture more light. ! It decreases the frame rate and slows down the shutter speed to allow the camera to...
...EYE camera. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with a built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more information on VAIO Camera Capture Utility, see the help file on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is ready for example ...horizontal streaks, if you press the CAPTURE button. The built-in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to capture more light. ! It decreases the frame rate and slows down the shutter speed to allow the camera to...
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See the help file on your computer. The current image in the finder view is captured and its thumbnail image is added to the thumbnail view at the bottom of the utility's main window. 3 Turn the camera to launch VAIO Camera Capture Utility. 2 Click the Still icon in the right pane of the main window. ✍ VAIO Camera Capture Utility provides many more information. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to your subject. 4 Press the CAPTURE button on the software for more features.
See the help file on your computer. The current image in the finder view is captured and its thumbnail image is added to the thumbnail view at the bottom of the utility's main window. 3 Turn the camera to launch VAIO Camera Capture Utility. 2 Click the Still icon in the right pane of the main window. ✍ VAIO Camera Capture Utility provides many more information. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to your subject. 4 Press the CAPTURE button on the software for more features.
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The first scene of the captured movie is added to stop movie recording. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to launch VAIO Camera Capture Utility. 2 Click the Movie icon in the right pane of the utility's main window. 3 Turn the camera to... computer to start movie recording. 5 When finished, press the CAPTURE button once again to the thumbnail view at the bottom of the main window. ✍ VAIO Camera Capture Utility provides many more information.
The first scene of the captured movie is added to stop movie recording. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to launch VAIO Camera Capture Utility. 2 Click the Movie icon in the right pane of the utility's main window. 3 Turn the camera to... computer to start movie recording. 5 When finished, press the CAPTURE button once again to the thumbnail view at the bottom of the main window. ✍ VAIO Camera Capture Utility provides many more information.
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The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it until the disc clicks into place.
The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it until the disc clicks into place.
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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 38 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 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
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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 optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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 optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.