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... and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...21 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using the Switch Function ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 Using...
... and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...21 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using the Switch Function ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 Using...
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... External Microphone ...89 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...90 Connecting a Printer ...93 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...94 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...96 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...98 Setting the Password ...99 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...111 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...119 Setting Up Your Computer with...
... External Microphone ...89 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...90 Connecting a Printer ...93 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...94 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...96 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...98 Setting the Password ...99 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...111 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...119 Setting Up Your Computer 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. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer.
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. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer.
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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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... programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to find out whether your model supports the function. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and 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 -
... programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to find out whether your model supports the function. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and 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 -
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...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 is easy to access and provides a single location for 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...
...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 is easy to access and provides a single location for 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...
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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. ! Be sure to get started using your system. Before starting your computer. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up...
... (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. ! Be sure to get started using your system. Before starting your computer. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up...
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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 ... OK. n 28 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. If the battery wear level is high, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions.
... 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 ... OK. n 28 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. If the battery wear level is high, replace the battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions.
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using the Switch Function (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 59) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 63) n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using the Switch Function (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 59) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 63) n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Changes the built-in speakers and the headphones. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/...
n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Changes the built-in speakers and the headphones. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/...
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To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll ... button. If you disable the touch pad before connecting a mouse, you will be able to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. n 33 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 place the...
To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll ... button. If you disable the touch pad before connecting a mouse, you will be able to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. n 33 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 place the...
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... three modes that you assigned to the switch buttons. ✍ The default button assignments may be different depending on your computer. Displays the VAIO Mode Switch settings window to change the settings for business use, personal use, and entertainment use, you can switch the mode to suit your... customize to your mood or environment. You can change the switch button assignments and the wallpaper assigned to each mode in the VAIO Mode Switch settings window. Special-function button MODE button SETTING button Switch buttons (page 16) Functions Toggles among three modes.
... three modes that you assigned to the switch buttons. ✍ The default button assignments may be different depending on your computer. Displays the VAIO Mode Switch settings window to change the settings for business use, personal use, and entertainment use, you can switch the mode to suit your... customize to your mood or environment. You can change the switch button assignments and the wallpaper assigned to each mode in the VAIO Mode Switch settings window. Special-function button MODE button SETTING button Switch buttons (page 16) Functions Toggles among three modes.
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... by more than one software application. See the online specifications to capture still images and movies with the preinstalled image capture software. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to find out whether your...
... by more than one software application. See the online specifications to capture still images and movies with the preinstalled image capture software. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to find out whether your...
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... below the displayed image. See the help file included with the software for more features. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 36 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...
... below the displayed image. See the help file included with the software for more features. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 36 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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See the help file included with the software for more features. n 37 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 ...
See the help file included with the software for more features. n 37 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 38 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 38 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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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. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
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. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! n 39 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 40 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 40 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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...-Recordable in Version 1.1 format. *9 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to BD-R LTH TYPE media is not supported. BD- n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL...
...-Recordable in Version 1.1 format. *9 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to BD-R LTH TYPE media is not supported. BD- n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL...
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... Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of the recordable disc. ✍.... Be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform to update the AACS key. VAIO computers may cause your external display is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play back...
... Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of the recordable disc. ✍.... Be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform to update the AACS key. VAIO computers may cause your external display is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play back...