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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 ...81 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...82 Connecting a Printer ...85 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...86 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...88 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...89 Setting the Password ...90 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...97 Setting Up Your Computer with...
... External Microphone ...81 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...82 Connecting a Printer ...85 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...86 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...88 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...89 Setting the Password ...90 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...97 Setting Up Your Computer with...
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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. 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. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. 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. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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Provides a guide to read on your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode - 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 use Instant Mode.
Provides a guide to read on your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode - 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 use Instant Mode.
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...(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online 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 this manual ...
...(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online 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 this manual ...
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...the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help you accomplish a task. It can either perform the task for your VAIO computer. Run utilities that help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and ...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 Internet sites you might find the answers you need. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help...
...the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help you accomplish a task. It can either perform the task for your VAIO computer. Run utilities that help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and ...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 Internet sites you might find the answers you need. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help...
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Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan. n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment 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.
Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan. n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment 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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n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating ...
n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating ...
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To use the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation. n 26 N Getting Started Using 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.
To use the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation. n 26 N Getting Started Using 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 55) ❑ Using the Internet (page 58) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 59) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 66) 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 55) ❑ Using the Internet (page 58) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 59) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 66) n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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.../F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate Functions Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. 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 and Functions...
.../F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate Functions Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. 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 and Functions...
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...shortcut menu. Drag Scroll Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 105) to launch VAIO Control Center. Be sure to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. If you disable the touch pad without connecting ...touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the pointing device and see the help file for pointer operations. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Once launched, select the topic on ...
...shortcut menu. Drag Scroll Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 105) to launch VAIO Control Center. Be sure to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. If you disable the touch pad without connecting ...touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the pointing device and see the help file for pointer operations. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Once launched, select the topic on ...
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.... When the computer is on the hard disk drive without launching Windows. You can change the default software options in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO Launcher for more information on the software. Muting button Volume buttons Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. The AV MODE, Play/Pause,... Stop, Previous track, and Next track buttons support Instant Mode. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the built-in MOTION EYE camera. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for selecting the...
.... When the computer is on the hard disk drive without launching Windows. You can change the default software options in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO Launcher for more information on the software. Muting button Volume buttons Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. The AV MODE, Play/Pause,... Stop, Previous track, and Next track buttons support Instant Mode. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the built-in MOTION EYE camera. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for selecting the...
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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. Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback.
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... enables you press the CAPTURE button. If another software application is using the camera, exit the application before using instant messaging software. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one...
... enables you press the CAPTURE button. If another software application is using the camera, exit the application before using instant messaging software. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one...
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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 WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Capture icon in the ...
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 WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Capture icon in the ...
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n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to launch WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the properties window. ...
n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to launch WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the properties window. ...
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To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc 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 down until the disc clicks into place.
To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc 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 down until the disc clicks into place.
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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.