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... and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using the Special-function Button ...33 Using the Touch Sensor Buttons ...34 Using the...
... and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using the Special-function Button ...33 Using the Touch Sensor Buttons ...34 Using the...
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... External Microphone ...80 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...81 Connecting a Printer ...84 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...85 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...87 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...88 Setting the Password ...89 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...96 Setting Up Your Computer with...
... External Microphone ...80 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...81 Connecting a Printer ...84 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...85 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...87 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...88 Setting the Password ...89 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...96 Setting Up Your Computer with...
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n4 N Precautions ...119 Handling the LCD Screen ...120 Using the Power Source ...121 Handling Your Computer ...122 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...124 Handling Floppy Disks ...125 Handling Discs ...126 Using the Battery Pack ...127 Using Headphones ...129 Handling the Memory Stick ...130 Handling the Hard Disk ...131 Updating Your Computer ...132 Troubleshooting ...133 Computer ...135 System Security ...141 Battery...142 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...144 Internet ...147 Networking ...149 Bluetooth Technology ...152 Optical Discs ...157 Display ...161 Printing ...165 Microphone ...166
n4 N Precautions ...119 Handling the LCD Screen ...120 Using the Power Source ...121 Handling Your Computer ...122 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...124 Handling Floppy Disks ...125 Handling Discs ...126 Using the Battery Pack ...127 Using Headphones ...129 Handling the Memory Stick ...130 Handling the Hard Disk ...131 Updating Your Computer ...132 Troubleshooting ...133 Computer ...135 System Security ...141 Battery...142 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...144 Internet ...147 Networking ...149 Bluetooth Technology ...152 Optical Discs ...157 Display ...161 Printing ...165 Microphone ...166
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n5 N Mouse ...167 Speakers ...168 Touch Pad...170 Keyboard...171 Floppy Disks ...172 Audio/Video...173 Memory Stick ...175 Peripherals ...176 Support Options ...177 Sony Support Information ...178 Program Support Information...181 Trademarks ...191
n5 N Mouse ...167 Speakers ...168 Touch Pad...170 Keyboard...171 Floppy Disks ...172 Audio/Video...173 Memory Stick ...175 Peripherals ...176 Support Options ...177 Sony Support Information ...178 Program Support Information...181 Trademarks ...191
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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-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 manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-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.
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...; The computer enters Sleep mode automatically after about 30 minutes of computers and office equipment. ENERGY STAR n7 N Before Use As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony has determined that effectively reduce energy consumption. The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is designed in compliance with the ENERGY STAR standards and delivered...
...; The computer enters Sleep mode automatically after about 30 minutes of computers and office equipment. ENERGY STAR n7 N Before Use As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony has determined that effectively reduce energy consumption. The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is designed in compliance with the ENERGY STAR standards and delivered...
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...1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go 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) ...
...1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go 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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n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Provides information ... your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help -
n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Provides information ... your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help -
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...; Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. Choose from... the following categories to find the answers you need. n 10 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony...
...; Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. Choose from... the following categories to find the answers you need. n 10 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony...
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n 11 N Before Use Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your computer as a portable device in a variety of you (1). Place the computer directly in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your computer - Let your upper arms hang naturally at your feet are flat on the floor. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Sit in a chair with your wrists in front of environments. Adjust the level of your computer. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Whenever possible, you more comfortable. ...
n 11 N Before Use Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your computer as a portable device in a variety of you (1). Place the computer directly in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your computer - Let your upper arms hang naturally at your feet are flat on the floor. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Sit in a chair with your wrists in front of environments. Adjust the level of your computer. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Whenever possible, you more comfortable. ...
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You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the computer's display - n 12 N Before Use ❑ Viewing angle of the display to the proper position. Use the display's tilting feature to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning an external display - Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. When using an external display, set the display at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the display as well. ❑ Lighting - Proper lighting adds to find the best position. Make sure the display screen is...
You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the computer's display - n 12 N Before Use ❑ Viewing angle of the display to the proper position. Use the display's tilting feature to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning an external display - Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. When using an external display, set the display at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the display as well. ❑ Lighting - Proper lighting adds to find the best position. Make sure the display screen is...
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... the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with 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...
... the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with 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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and Duo-size Memory Stick. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 38) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 20) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 120) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 31) G Touch pad (page 32) H Fingerprint sensor*1 (page 96) I Memory Stick slot*2 (page 54) J Media Access indicator (page 20) K SD memory card slot (page 59) L Power indicator (page 20) M Charge indicator (page 20) N Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard- n 14 N Getting Started Locating...
and Duo-size Memory Stick. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 38) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 20) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 120) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 31) G Touch pad (page 32) H Fingerprint sensor*1 (page 96) I Memory Stick slot*2 (page 54) J Media Access indicator (page 20) K SD memory card slot (page 59) L Power indicator (page 20) M Charge indicator (page 20) N Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard- n 14 N Getting Started Locating...
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C AV MODE button* (page 34) D Volume control area* / : Volume : Muting For information on how to use the touch sensor buttons above , see Controlling Music and Video Playback (page 35). E Power button F Num lock indicator (page 20) G Caps lock indicator (page 20) H Scroll lock indicator (page 20) I WIRELESS switch (page 63) J WIRELESS indicator (page 20) * On selected models only. n 15 N Getting Started A CAPTURE button* (page 33) B Playback control area* : Fast-rewind : Play/Pause : Fast-forward For information on how to use the touch sensor buttons above , see Controlling Music ...
C AV MODE button* (page 34) D Volume control area* / : Volume : Muting For information on how to use the touch sensor buttons above , see Controlling Music and Video Playback (page 35). E Power button F Num lock indicator (page 20) G Caps lock indicator (page 20) H Scroll lock indicator (page 20) I WIRELESS switch (page 63) J WIRELESS indicator (page 20) * On selected models only. n 15 N Getting Started A CAPTURE button* (page 33) B Playback control area* : Fast-rewind : Play/Pause : Fast-forward For information on how to use the touch sensor buttons above , see Controlling Music ...
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Back A Modem port (page 62) B Battery connector (page 22) C Air vent D Security slot n 16 N Getting Started
Back A Modem port (page 62) B Battery connector (page 22) C Air vent D Security slot n 16 N Getting Started
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Right n 17 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 41) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) C Drive eject button (page 41) D Manual eject hole (page 157) E ExpressCard/34 slot (page 50) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port* (page 81) G Network (Ethernet) port (page 87) * Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
Right n 17 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 41) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) C Drive eject button (page 41) D Manual eject hole (page 157) E ExpressCard/34 slot (page 50) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port* (page 81) G Network (Ethernet) port (page 87) * Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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Left n 18 N Getting Started A DC IN port (page 21) B Air vent C Monitor port (page 73) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 81) E i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 85) F Microphone jack (page 80) G Headphones jack (page 72) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
Left n 18 N Getting Started A DC IN port (page 21) B Air vent C Monitor port (page 73) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 81) E i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 85) F Microphone jack (page 80) G Headphones jack (page 72) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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Bottom n 19 N Getting Started A Air vents B Illumination lamp (page 104) C Memory module compartment cover (page 113)
Bottom n 19 N Getting Started A Air vents B Illumination lamp (page 104) C Memory module compartment cover (page 113)
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Illuminates while the drive is unlit. Press the key a second time to activate the numeric keypad. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Press the Num Lk key to turn it off when this indicator is lit. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is reading or writing data. Illuminates while the drive is unlit. Press the Caps Lock key to change how you scroll the display. Letters appear in lowercase if you are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive ...
Illuminates while the drive is unlit. Press the key a second time to activate the numeric keypad. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Press the Num Lk key to turn it off when this indicator is lit. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is reading or writing data. Illuminates while the drive is unlit. Press the Caps Lock key to change how you scroll the display. Letters appear in lowercase if you are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive ...
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n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. If you do not intend to the AC adapter (3) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the DC In plug varies depending on the computer. ! This power saving mode saves the time of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. The shape of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the ...
n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. If you do not intend to the AC adapter (3) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the DC In plug varies depending on the computer. ! This power saving mode saves the time of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. The shape of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the ...