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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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n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those 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 purchase of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. !
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... the use of inactivity. Press any key to bring the computer back into Normal mode. ENERGY STAR n7 N Before Use As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony has determined that effectively reduce energy consumption. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with the following web sites: ❑ http://www.energystar...
... the use of inactivity. Press any key to bring the computer back into Normal mode. ENERGY STAR n7 N Before Use As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony has determined that effectively reduce energy consumption. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with the following web sites: ❑ http://www.energystar...
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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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Provides information about setting up Bluetooth and wireless LAN functions. 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 - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click... about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
Provides information about setting up Bluetooth and wireless LAN functions. 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 - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click... about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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... Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n 10 N Before Use Help and Support...
... Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n 10 N Before Use Help and Support...
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Place the computer directly in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Take frequent breaks while using your sides. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Excessive use of your computer - A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer. Sit in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments: ...
Place the computer directly in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Take frequent breaks while using your sides. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Excessive use of your computer - A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer. Sit in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments: ...
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Proper lighting adds 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 - Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning an external display - Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Use the display's tilting feature to find the best position. Adjust the brightness level of the monitor....
Proper lighting adds 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 - Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning an external display - Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Use the display's tilting feature to find the best position. Adjust the brightness level of the monitor....
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... (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer. Before starting your computer for example, a printer...
... (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer. Before starting your computer for example, a printer...
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and Duo-size Memory Stick. n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. 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...
and Duo-size Memory Stick. n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. 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...
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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 and Video Playback (page 35). 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) ...
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 and Video Playback (page 35). 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) ...
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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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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. 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-
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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 battery pack is unlit. Illuminates while data is being read from or written to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is charging. Illuminates while the drive is unlit. Press the Num Lk key to turn it off or in use. Press the Caps Lock key to change how you are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Media Access Built-in MOTION EYE ...
Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Illuminates while data is being read from or written to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is charging. Illuminates while the drive is unlit. Press the Num Lk key to turn it off or in use. Press the Caps Lock key to change how you are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Media Access Built-in MOTION EYE ...
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The shape of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to your computer. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. This power saving mode saves the time of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the DC In plug varies depending on the computer. ! 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 the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the AC ...
The shape of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to your computer. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. This power saving mode saves the time of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the DC In plug varies depending on the computer. ! 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 the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the AC ...