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... ...12 Getting Started ...14 Locating Controls and Ports...15 About the Indicator Lights ...22 Connecting a Power Source ...23 Using the Battery Pack ...24 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...31 Using Your VAIO Computer ...32 Using the Keyboard ...33 Using the Touch Pad ...34 Using the Switch Functionality ...35 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...36 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...39 Using the ExpressCard Module ...48 Using the Memory Stick Media ...51 Using Other Memory Cards ...57 Using the Internet...60 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...62 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...69
... ...12 Getting Started ...14 Locating Controls and Ports...15 About the Indicator Lights ...22 Connecting a Power Source ...23 Using the Battery Pack ...24 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...31 Using Your VAIO Computer ...32 Using the Keyboard ...33 Using the Touch Pad ...34 Using the Switch Functionality ...35 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...36 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...39 Using the ExpressCard Module ...48 Using the Memory Stick Media ...51 Using Other Memory Cards ...57 Using the Internet...60 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...62 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...69
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... Monitors Function ...90 Connecting an External Microphone ...92 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...93 Connecting a Printer ...96 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...97 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...99 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...101 Setting the Password ...102 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...113 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...121 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 128 Using the Power Saving Modes ...129 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...134 Protecting the Hard Disk ...136 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...137 Adding and Removing Memory...
... Monitors Function ...90 Connecting an External Microphone ...92 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...93 Connecting a Printer ...96 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...97 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...99 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...101 Setting the Password ...102 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...113 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...121 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 128 Using the Power Saving Modes ...129 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...134 Protecting the Hard Disk ...136 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...137 Adding and Removing Memory...
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To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings.
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings.
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... how to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find the answers you will find the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and...
... how to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find the answers you will find the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and...
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... disc drive Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS * On selected models only. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on .) When the indicator is off when this indicator is not in MOTION EYE camera is off . When the indicator is being read from or written to change how you press the Shift key while the indicator is off . n 22 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is charging. Indicator Power 1 Charge Media Access...
... disc drive Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS * On selected models only. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on .) When the indicator is off when this indicator is not in MOTION EYE camera is off . When the indicator is being read from or written to change how you press the Shift key while the indicator is off . n 22 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is charging. Indicator Power 1 Charge Media Access...
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.... Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control...
.... Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control...
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Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 41 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. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 41 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. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
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... to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it is not removed properly, your system may not work properly. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is on -screen instructions to...
... to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out. 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it is not removed properly, your system may not work properly. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is on -screen instructions to...
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... your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 75) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 82) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 83) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 88) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 90) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 92) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 93) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 96) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 97) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN...
... your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 75) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 82) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 83) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 88) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 90) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 92) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 93) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 96) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 97) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN...
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B IN USE indicator (page 79) C UNDOCK button (page 79) D DC IN port (page 76) E Network (Ethernet) port (1000BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T) (page 99) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 93) G DVI-D port*2 (page 83) H MONITOR port (page 83) *1 Support high-/full-/low- The docking station can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with your computer and is available as a printer and an external display. A docking station...
B IN USE indicator (page 79) C UNDOCK button (page 79) D DC IN port (page 76) E Network (Ethernet) port (1000BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T) (page 99) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 93) G DVI-D port*2 (page 83) H MONITOR port (page 83) *1 Support high-/full-/low- The docking station can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with your computer and is available as a printer and an external display. A docking station...
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... online specifications. Models with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Click the monitor icon marked 2. 4 Select the Extend the desktop onto this monitor option. 5 Click Apply and then OK. If the Monitor Settings window appears, click Yes. ✍ Additionally, you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode. The monitor port on -screen instructions to...
... online specifications. Models with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Click the monitor icon marked 2. 4 Select the Extend the desktop onto this monitor option. 5 Click Apply and then OK. If the Monitor Settings window appears, click Yes. ✍ Additionally, you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode. The monitor port on -screen instructions to...
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... to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password is installed in another computer. Make sure not to start your computer without knowing the password, even if the password-protected hard disk drive is provided for users with the fingerprint authentication functionality, you can use BIOS functions to set the power-on password in conjunction with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options...
... to reset it safe and private from unauthorized access. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password is installed in another computer. Make sure not to start your computer without knowing the password, even if the password-protected hard disk drive is provided for users with the fingerprint authentication functionality, you can use BIOS functions to set the power-on password in conjunction with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options...
User Guide
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... to restore any defects arising out of TPM-protected data must have administrator rights on -screen documentation for any TPM-protected data or backup files. To install this package, you will not be carried out at your data maintenance and management. The maintenance and management of your own risk. Sony assumes no liabilities for detailed information. n 127 N Customizing Your VAIO...
... to restore any defects arising out of TPM-protected data must have administrator rights on -screen documentation for any TPM-protected data or backup files. To install this package, you will not be carried out at your data maintenance and management. The maintenance and management of your own risk. Sony assumes no liabilities for detailed information. n 127 N Customizing Your VAIO...
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... Sleep mode, system recovery, and system shutdown. For more information, see the help file on the software. ! VAIO HDD Protection is disabled before Windows launches and during a shift to hard disk drives and user data. Activating VAIO HDD Protection To protect your hard disk drive against shock hazards, you must first activate VAIO HDD Protection. It does not ensure 100% data protection under any circumstances. To activate VAIO HDD Protection 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control...
... Sleep mode, system recovery, and system shutdown. For more information, see the help file on the software. ! VAIO HDD Protection is disabled before Windows launches and during a shift to hard disk drives and user data. Activating VAIO HDD Protection To protect your hard disk drive against shock hazards, you must first activate VAIO HDD Protection. It does not ensure 100% data protection under any circumstances. To activate VAIO HDD Protection 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control...
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... place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. If another software application is in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the...
... place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. If another software application is in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the...
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...; You may enable printing. This change to an AC power source. When your printer is connected to the optional docking station, check the docking station to see if it is connected to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound. 3 Right...
...; You may enable printing. This change to an AC power source. When your printer is connected to the optional docking station, check the docking station to see if it is connected to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound. 3 Right...
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... N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer. See Using the Touch Pad (page 34). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys...
... N Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do not work , press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer. See Using the Touch Pad (page 34). ❑ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys...
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You can visit the Sony online support Web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on-screen help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled...
You can visit the Sony online support Web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on-screen help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled...
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... you can convert online by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. You can use , at which time the software will not be detailed during setup and paying the required fees. This trial software will be able to the perpetual version. You will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. You can activate the software by following the conversion instructions presented during initial launch...
... you can convert online by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. You can use , at which time the software will not be detailed during setup and paying the required fees. This trial software will be able to the perpetual version. You will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. You can activate the software by following the conversion instructions presented during initial launch...
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... functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer and output them to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer's configuration and specifications. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 208). VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in WAV format. For contacts about the software, see Program Support...
... functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer and output them to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer's configuration and specifications. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 208). VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in WAV format. For contacts about the software, see Program Support...