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... and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using...
... and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using...
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...Bus (USB) Device...95 Connecting a Printer ...98 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...99 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...101 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...103 Selecting Performance Modes ...104 Setting the Password ...105 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...116 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...124 Setting Up... Your Computer with VAIO Central ...131 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...132 Using the Power Saving Modes ...133 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...138 Protecting the Hard Disk ...141 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...142 Adding and Removing Memory...143
...Bus (USB) Device...95 Connecting a Printer ...98 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...99 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...101 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...103 Selecting Performance Modes ...104 Setting the Password ...105 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...116 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...124 Setting Up... Your Computer with VAIO Central ...131 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...132 Using the Power Saving Modes ...133 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...138 Protecting the Hard Disk ...141 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...142 Adding and Removing Memory...143
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... illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of your computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of component connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines...
... illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of your computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of component connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines...
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...; Specifications - Explains features of your entire hard disk drive 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...
...; Specifications - Explains features of your entire hard disk drive 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...
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...single location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information ... the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking...
...single location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information ... the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking...
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Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied ...
Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied ...
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n 25 N Getting Started To use the battery care function You can select your desired maximum charge level with the battery care function to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box. 4 Select the desired maximum charge level. 5 Click OK. The VAIO Central window appears. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Central.
n 25 N Getting Started To use the battery care function You can select your desired maximum charge level with the battery care function to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box. 4 Select the desired maximum charge level. 5 Click OK. The VAIO Central window appears. 2 Double-click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation. 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Central.
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 29) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 32) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 59) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 67) n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 29) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 32) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 59) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 67) n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... only after the operating system finished launching. To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. n 29 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 decrease the...
... only after the operating system finished launching. To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. n 29 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 decrease the...
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... state, use the power button to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. For details on the power. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to the hard disk drive and the system power is implemented by changing the resolution. When you execute this...
... state, use the power button to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. For details on the power. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to the hard disk drive and the system power is implemented by changing the resolution. When you execute this...
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... vertically. Press the left button twice. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger on an item or object. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the bottom edge to , select, drag, and scroll objects on...
... vertically. Press the left button twice. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger on an item or object. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the bottom edge to , select, drag, and scroll objects on...
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You can change these button assignments in the window for changing the S button assignments. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to both. To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on and off and the S2 button toggles among your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to help you use specific functions of the computer.
You can change these button assignments in the window for changing the S button assignments. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to both. To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button turns the volume on and off and the S2 button toggles among your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to help you use specific functions of the computer.
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.... Note that the camera is ready for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. When capturing an image in a dark place, click the VAIO Camera Utility icon on the taskbar and the Advanced Settings button and select the Low Light check box on the computer activates the built-in...
.... Note that the camera is ready for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. When capturing an image in a dark place, click the VAIO Camera Utility icon on the taskbar and the Advanced Settings button and select the Low Light check box on the computer activates the built-in...
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The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it until the disc clicks into place.
The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it until the disc clicks into place.
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Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! n 35 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 35 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.
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Check your specifications for the type of media your optical disc drive supports. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs™, depending on your model. 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 optical disc drive supports. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs™, depending on your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR...
... Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in Version 2.1 format. The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR...
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...non-DVD side) of copyright protected Blu-ray Discs. Due to the multiple formats of VAIO CD drives with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to Blu-ray Disc drives). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank... your external display is designed to update the AACS key. Note that the AACS key update requires Internet access. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! VAIO computers may restrict video output to be sure to read the notices on packaged media recorded in relation to DVD drives, or "Blu-ray...
...non-DVD side) of copyright protected Blu-ray Discs. Due to the multiple formats of VAIO CD drives with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in relation to Blu-ray Disc drives). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank... your external display is designed to update the AACS key. Note that the AACS key update requires Internet access. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! VAIO computers may restrict video output to be sure to read the notices on packaged media recorded in relation to DVD drives, or "Blu-ray...
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n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not ...
n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not ...
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If the region code for your computer. If the DVD is labeled "all," this DVD in most regions of the world. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computers' optical disc ...
If the region code for your computer. If the DVD is labeled "all," this DVD in most regions of the world. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computers' optical disc ...