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... and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get 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. n 10 N Before Use Help and ...general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery...
... and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get 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. n 10 N Before Use Help and ...general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery...
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... 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...following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 30) Be sure to get started using your computer.
... 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...following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 21) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 30) Be sure to get started using your computer.
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...) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 20) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 122) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 32) G Touch pad (page 34) H Fingerprint sensor*1 (page 98) I Memory Stick slot*2 (page 56) J Media Access indicator (page 20) K SD memory card slot (page 61) L Power indicator (page 20) M Charge indicator (page 20) N Hard disk drive/Optical disc...
...) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 20) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 122) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 32) G Touch pad (page 34) H Fingerprint sensor*1 (page 98) I Memory Stick slot*2 (page 56) J Media Access indicator (page 20) K SD memory card slot (page 61) L Power indicator (page 20) M Charge indicator (page 20) N Hard disk drive/Optical disc...
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... touch sensor buttons above , see Controlling Music and Video Playback (page 37). 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 67) J WIRELESS indicator (page 20) * On selected models only. n 15 N Getting Started A CAPTURE button* (page 35) B Playback control area* : Fast-rewind : Play/Pause : Fast-forward...
... touch sensor buttons above , see Controlling Music and Video Playback (page 37). 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 67) J WIRELESS indicator (page 20) * On selected models only. n 15 N Getting Started A CAPTURE button* (page 35) B Playback control area* : Fast-rewind : Play/Pause : Fast-forward...
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Back A Modem port (page 64) B Battery connector (page 22) C Air vent D Security slot n 16 N Getting Started
Back A Modem port (page 64) 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 43) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) C Drive eject button (page 43) D Manual eject hole (page 157) E ExpressCard/34 slot (page 53) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port* (page 84) G Network (Ethernet) port (page 66) * Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
Right n 17 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 43) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) C Drive eject button (page 43) D Manual eject hole (page 157) E ExpressCard/34 slot (page 53) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port* (page 84) G Network (Ethernet) port (page 66) * Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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speeds. Left n 18 N Getting Started A DC IN port (page 21) B Air vent C Monitor port (page 77) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 84) E i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 88) F Microphone jack (page 83) G Headphones jack (page 76) * Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. Left n 18 N Getting Started A DC IN port (page 21) B Air vent C Monitor port (page 77) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 84) E i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 88) F Microphone jack (page 83) G Headphones jack (page 76) * Support high-/full-/low-
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Bottom n 19 N Getting Started A Air vents B Illumination lamp (page 106) C Memory module compartment cover (page 115)
Bottom n 19 N Getting Started A Air vents B Illumination lamp (page 106) C Memory module compartment cover (page 115)
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... computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off or in uppercase. Letters appear in use . See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is...
... computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off or in uppercase. Letters appear in use . See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is...
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... the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the DC In plug varies depending on the computer. ! See Using Hibernate Mode (page 110).
... the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the DC In plug varies depending on the computer. ! See Using Hibernate Mode (page 110).
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... battery pack is charging. Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27). To select your first battery charge. The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is charging.
... battery pack is charging. Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27). To select your first battery charge. The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is charging.
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... Disc Drive (page 43) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 53) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 56) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 61) ❑ Using the Internet (page 64) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 66) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 67) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 70) n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... Disc Drive (page 43) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 53) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 56) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 61) ❑ Using the Internet (page 64) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 66) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 67) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 70) n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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For details on the power. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk drive and the system power is turned off. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernate n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 107). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
For details on the power. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the hard disk drive and the system power is turned off. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernate n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 107). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
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... Do not place your computer into either of the power saving modes while your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to indicate in most regions of player you can play this disc in which region and on selected models only. If the region ...code indicates "all," you can play the disc. If the region code for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. For information on your computer. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some...
... Do not place your computer into either of the power saving modes while your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to indicate in most regions of player you can play this disc in which region and on selected models only. If the region ...code indicates "all," you can play the disc. If the region code for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. For information on your computer. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some...
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n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on selected models only. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on how to use the software, see the help file included with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to find out about... nothing appears on how to use the software, see the help file included with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to Blu-ray Disc Media !
n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! For instructions on selected models only. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available on how to use the software, see the help file included with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to find out about... nothing appears on how to use the software, see the help file included with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to Blu-ray Disc Media !
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... of up to your computer. You can cause damage to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with your computer. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD... memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 178) to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adaptor of the slot. Do not attempt to visit the appropriate support web...
... of up to your computer. You can cause damage to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with your computer. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD... memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 178) to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adaptor of the slot. Do not attempt to visit the appropriate support web...
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..., to your computer to the Internet using the Internet, you need to set up the wireless LAN network. See Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 67) for the Internet and how to connect your computer to the Internet, ask your ISP. ✍ To connect your computer. To find out... types of Internet connection services may be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to sign up with your computer to the Internet. For the detailed instructions...
..., to your computer to the Internet using the Internet, you need to set up the wireless LAN network. See Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 67) for the Internet and how to connect your computer to the Internet, ask your ISP. ✍ To connect your computer. To find out... types of Internet connection services may be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to sign up with your computer to the Internet. For the detailed instructions...
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Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 76) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 77) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 80) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 81) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 83) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 84) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 87) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 88) n 75 N Using Peripheral Devices
Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 76) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 77) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 80) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 81) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 83) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 84) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 87) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 88) n 75 N Using Peripheral Devices
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... display or projector. Before turning on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 81) for more information. To select a display 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change...
... display or projector. Before turning on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 81) for more information. To select a display 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change...
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n 90 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities. ❑ Setting the Password (page 91) ❑ Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 98) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 106) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 107) ❑ Managing Power with the VAIO Power Management (page 112) Among other things, you will learn how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer.
n 90 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities. ❑ Setting the Password (page 91) ❑ Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 98) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 106) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 107) ❑ Managing Power with the VAIO Power Management (page 112) Among other things, you will learn how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer.