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... following categories 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 support. n 10 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to find the...started with my VAIO Get help 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 in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and ...
... following categories 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 support. n 10 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to find the...started with my VAIO Get help 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 in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and ...
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...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 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) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started ...
...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 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) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started ...
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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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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 For ...information on how to use the touch sensor buttons above , see Controlling Music and Video Playback (page 37). C AV MODE button* (page 36) D Volume control area* / : Volume : Muting For information on how to use the touch sensor buttons above ,...
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 For ...information on how to use the touch sensor buttons above , see Controlling Music and Video Playback (page 37). C AV MODE button* (page 36) D Volume control area* / : Volume : Muting For information on how to use the touch sensor buttons above ,...
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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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... WIRELESS switch is being read from or written to type letters in uppercase. Illuminates while the battery pack is lit. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is...
... WIRELESS switch is being read from or written to type letters in uppercase. Illuminates while the battery pack is lit. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is...
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... outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. If you do not intend to use your computer. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 110). 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 for...
... outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. If you do not intend to use your computer. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 110). 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 for...
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... level you selected with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27). Charge indicator status Lit in orange Blinks along with the green power indicator Blinks along with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns...
... level you selected with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27). Charge indicator status Lit in orange Blinks along with the green power indicator Blinks along with the battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns...
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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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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. 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).
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...on your computer. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on system environment, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped ...only. For information on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 64). ! If the region code for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these ...
...on your computer. See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to find out about the supported disc media. ❑ Depending on system environment, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped ...only. For information on how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 64). ! If the region code for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these ...
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... instructions on selected models only. Copying Files to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to use the software, see the help file included with your Blu-ray Disc burning software. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available...the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to use the software, see the help file included with your software. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Close all running...
... instructions on selected models only. Copying Files to find out the type of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 45) to use the software, see the help file included with your Blu-ray Disc burning software. The Blu-ray Disc writing function is available...the desired Blu-ray Disc burning software to copy files to use the software, see the help file included with your software. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! To copy files to a Blu-ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Close all running...
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n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the SD memory ... removing from the 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 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of compatibility. Always insert the...
n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the SD memory ... removing from the 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 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of compatibility. Always insert the...
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...The following types of Internet connection services may be sure to take appropriate security measures to the Internet. See Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 67) for more information. ! To find out whether your computer is not equipped with a built-in modem, see the manual that came ... modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the online specifications. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to your computer. When you connect your modem.
...The following types of Internet connection services may be sure to take appropriate security measures to the Internet. See Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 67) for more information. ! To find out whether your computer is not equipped with a built-in modem, see the manual that came ... modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the online specifications. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to your computer. When you connect your modem.
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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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... at the same time, depending 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. If you want to display the same contents on the type of your computer.
... at the same time, depending 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. If you want to display the same contents on the type of your computer.
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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.