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... and Ports...15 About the Indicator Lights ...21 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 Special-function Buttons ...35 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...36 Using...
... and Ports...15 About the Indicator Lights ...21 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 Special-function Buttons ...35 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...36 Using...
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...(USB) Device...100 Connecting a Printer ...103 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...104 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...106 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...108 Selecting Performance Modes ...109 Setting the Password ...110 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...122 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...130 Setting Up... Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 140 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...141 Using the Power Saving Modes ...142 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...147 Protecting the Hard Disk ...149 Upgrading Your...
...(USB) Device...100 Connecting a Printer ...103 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...104 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...106 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...108 Selecting Performance Modes ...109 Setting the Password ...110 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...122 Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)...130 Setting Up... Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 140 Using VAIO Status Monitor ...141 Using the Power Saving Modes ...142 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ...147 Protecting the Hard Disk ...149 Upgrading Your...
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n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer.
n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer.
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... common problems. ✍ To 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) ...
... common problems. ✍ To 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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... RAID systems. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility...
... RAID systems. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility...
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... Here you accomplish a task. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information...Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help you will find the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your...
... Here you accomplish a task. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information...Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help you will find the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your...
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Protect your VAIO computer to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty. n 11 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
Protect your VAIO computer to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty. n 11 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
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... did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 14 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system.
... did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 14 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system.
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n 22 N Getting Started Indicator Functions WIRELESS Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is turned on, provided that one or more wireless options are enabled in the VAIO Smart Network window. * Your computer is equipped with a built-in flash memory storage or a hard disk drive depending on the model you purchased. See the online specifications to find out about your storage device configuration.
n 22 N Getting Started Indicator Functions WIRELESS Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is turned on, provided that one or more wireless options are enabled in the VAIO Smart Network window. * Your computer is equipped with a built-in flash memory storage or a hard disk drive depending on the model you purchased. See the online specifications to find out about your storage device configuration.
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... desired maximum charge level to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box in To use the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation and check the battery wear level with a new genuine...
... desired maximum charge level to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box in To use the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation and check the battery wear level with a new genuine...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 58) ❑ Using the Internet (page 61) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 63) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 71) n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 58) ❑ Using the Internet (page 61) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 63) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 71) n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... keep pressing Fn+F4. Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Turns on and off 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.
... keep pressing Fn+F4. Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Turns on and off 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.
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... If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on an item or object. Slide your finger on the touch... to your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Be sure to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Using the Touch Pad You can...
... If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on an item or object. Slide your finger on the touch... to your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Be sure to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Using the Touch Pad You can...
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...Ejects the optical disc drive tray. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button displays the VAIO Presentation Support window to help file on VAIO Control Center for the S button assignments. In Presentation mode, some functions of the computer. In addition, you can...Selecting any display method places your computer into Normal mode, press this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. If this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the computer. The S2 button launches Windows Meeting...
...Ejects the optical disc drive tray. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button displays the VAIO Presentation Support window to help file on VAIO Control Center for the S button assignments. In Presentation mode, some functions of the computer. In addition, you can...Selecting any display method places your computer into Normal mode, press this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. If this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the computer. The S2 button launches Windows Meeting...
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... is using the camera, exit the application before using such software. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is ready for example...
... is using the camera, exit the application before using such software. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is ready for example...
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See the help file on the software for more features. WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 37 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 WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Capture ...
See the help file on the software for more features. WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 37 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 WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Capture ...
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See the help file on the software for more features. WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 38 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 WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in ...
See the help file on the software for more features. WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 38 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 WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in ...
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Note that the substitute drive eject button is disabled when the optical disc drive is equipped with an optical disc drive. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is not powered. The tray slides out. ✍ If the disc drive eject button does not work, ... drive, turn off the computer, and then turn on the optical disc drive. If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to open the drive. Insert your computer and press the substitute drive eject button on the computer again to...
Note that the substitute drive eject button is disabled when the optical disc drive is equipped with an optical disc drive. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is not powered. The tray slides out. ✍ If the disc drive eject button does not work, ... drive, turn off the computer, and then turn on the optical disc drive. If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to open the drive. Insert your computer and press the substitute drive eject button on the computer again to...
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Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place. 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 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place. 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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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.