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... and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 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...33 Using...
... and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 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...33 Using...
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... External Microphone ...79 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...80 Connecting a Printer ...83 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...84 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...86 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...87 Setting the Password ...88 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 93 Using the Power Saving Modes ...94 Managing Power with...
... External Microphone ...79 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...80 Connecting a Printer ...83 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...84 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...86 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...87 Setting the Password ...88 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 93 Using the Power Saving Modes ...94 Managing Power with...
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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. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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...includes printed information and user guides 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)...
...includes printed information and user guides 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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... SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth function is available 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 - n8 N Before Use ❑...
... SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth function is available 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 - n8 N Before Use ❑...
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... 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 support. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my...
... 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 support. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my...
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... 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) Before starting your VAIO computer. !
... 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) Before starting your VAIO computer. !
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... check box in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed information. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click to 4 in the right pane. 4 Click Advanced. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click... battery care function. n 26 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can select the battery charging method for your battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack.
... check box in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed information. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click to 4 in the right pane. 4 Click Advanced. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click... battery care function. n 26 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can select the battery charging method for your battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack.
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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 54) ❑ Using the Internet (page 57) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 58) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 61) 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 54) ❑ Using the Internet (page 57) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 58) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 61) n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after...
... + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after...
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Press the right button (4) once. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, ...you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically...
Press the right button (4) once. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, ...you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically...
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... the next song/file during audio playback. Use the WinDVD BD software for the S1 button assignment. To change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc * media or a music/video file stored on ... To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through the VAIO Control Center to help file included with the VAIO Control Center for playback. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with a Blu-ray Disc drive...
... the next song/file during audio playback. Use the WinDVD BD software for the S1 button assignment. To change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc * media or a music/video file stored on ... To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through the VAIO Control Center to help file included with the VAIO Control Center for playback. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with a Blu-ray Disc drive...
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... equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the preinstalled image capture software. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be...
... equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the preinstalled image capture software. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be...
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n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the ...
n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the ...
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n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon ...
n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon ...
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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 36 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 36 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 37 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 37 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 38 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. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
n 38 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. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
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n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD- ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW ...
n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD- ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW ...
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...on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. It is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with your computer to malfunction. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is playing a disc or writing data to the... media playback. This product is a two sided disc product with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! A DualDisc is designed to update the AACS key. Be aware that are required for some contents on this product because it does not conform...
...on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. It is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with your computer to malfunction. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is playing a disc or writing data to the... media playback. This product is a two sided disc product with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! A DualDisc is designed to update the AACS key. Be aware that are required for some contents on this product because it does not conform...