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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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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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... on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data...; Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for you or show you how to do it step by step. ...
... on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data...; Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for you or show you how to do it step by 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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... 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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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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... Fn + (F12): Hibernate Functions Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To decrease lighting intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or 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. To increase lighting...
... Fn + (F12): Hibernate Functions Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To decrease lighting intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or 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. To increase lighting...
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...click Drag Scroll Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 107) to use only the keyboard for the detailed instructions. ! Be sure to scroll vertically. Once launched, select the topic... on the screen using the mouse. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to launch VAIO Control Center. Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad to suit your preference for using the touch pad. Slide your finger...
...click Drag Scroll Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 107) to use only the keyboard for the detailed instructions. ! Be sure to scroll vertically. Once launched, select the topic... on the screen using the mouse. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to launch VAIO Control Center. Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad to suit your preference for using the touch pad. Slide your finger...
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...for selecting the desired software. When the computer is on the hard disk drive without launching Windows. CAPTURE button DISPLAY OFF button Launches VAIO Camera Capture Utility to play CDs, DVDs, and music files and view the image data stored on or in Hibernate mode. See ...the setup window. Muting button Volume buttons Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. Turns the volume on Instant Mode. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the builtin MOTION EYE camera. To activate Instant Mode, the computer must be off or...
...for selecting the desired software. When the computer is on the hard disk drive without launching Windows. CAPTURE button DISPLAY OFF button Launches VAIO Camera Capture Utility to play CDs, DVDs, and music files and view the image data stored on or in Hibernate mode. See ...the setup window. Muting button Volume buttons Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. Turns the volume on Instant Mode. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the builtin MOTION EYE camera. To activate Instant Mode, the computer must be off or...
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Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. Stops playback of a CD or DVD media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. 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.
Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. Stops playback of a CD or DVD media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. 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.
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...computer is equipped with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. When capturing an image in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to display the Properties window and select the Low Light check box. The viewer window may show some noise... to capture more light. ! If another software application is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Click the Camera button to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. It decreases the frame rate and slows down the shutter speed to allow the camera to capture still images and movies...
...computer is equipped with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. When capturing an image in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to display the Properties window and select the Low Light check box. The viewer window may show some noise... to capture more light. ! If another software application is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Click the Camera button to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. It decreases the frame rate and slows down the shutter speed to allow the camera to capture still images and movies...
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n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to launch VAIO Camera Capture Utility. 2 Click the Still icon 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 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 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 launch VAIO Camera Capture Utility. 2 Click the Still icon 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 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 right pane of the main window. ✍ VAIO Camera Capture Utility provides many more information.
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... software for more features. The first scene of the main window. ✍ VAIO Camera Capture Utility provides many more information. 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...
... software for more features. The first scene of the main window. ✍ VAIO Camera Capture Utility provides many more information. 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...
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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. The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive.
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Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! 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. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! 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. 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.