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... Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special-function Buttons 35 Using the Built-in Camera 36 Using ...104 Connecting a USB Device 105 Connecting an i.LINK Device 107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 109 Selecting Performance Modes 110 Setting the Password 112 Using Intel® VT 124 Using the VAIO Control Center 125 Using the VAIO Power Management 127 Configuring Your Modem 128 Protecting the Hard Disk 129 Upgrading...
... Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special-function Buttons 35 Using the Built-in Camera 36 Using ...104 Connecting a USB Device 105 Connecting an i.LINK Device 107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 109 Selecting Performance Modes 110 Setting the Password 112 Using Intel® VT 124 Using the VAIO Control Center 125 Using the VAIO Power Management 127 Configuring Your Modem 128 Protecting the Hard Disk 129 Upgrading...
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n3 N Precautions 137 Safety Information 138 Care and Maintenance Information 142 Handling Your Computer 143 Handling the LCD Screen 145 Using the Power Source 146 Handling the Built-in Camera 147 Handling Discs 148 Using the Battery Pack 149 Handling "Memory Stick 150 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 151 Using Fingerprint Authentication 152 Using the TPM 153 Troubleshooting 154 Computer 156 System Security 165 Battery 166 Built-in Camera 168 Internet 170 Networking 172 Bluetooth Technology 175 Optical Discs 179 Display 183 Printing 187 Microphone 188 Speakers ...
n3 N Precautions 137 Safety Information 138 Care and Maintenance Information 142 Handling Your Computer 143 Handling the LCD Screen 145 Using the Power Source 146 Handling the Built-in Camera 147 Handling Discs 148 Using the Battery Pack 149 Handling "Memory Stick 150 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 151 Using Fingerprint Authentication 152 Using the TPM 153 Troubleshooting 154 Computer 156 System Security 165 Battery 166 Built-in Camera 168 Internet 170 Networking 172 Bluetooth Technology 175 Optical Discs 179 Display 183 Printing 187 Microphone 188 Speakers ...
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...this manual may not be available on your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin ...American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in audio, video, computing, and...
...this manual may not be available on your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin ...American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in audio, video, computing, and...
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...: - You can find the answers you need. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support...
...: - You can find the answers you need. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support...
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... functions. Information about configuration of your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help -
... functions. Information about configuration of your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help -
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...problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport....sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating ...
...problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport....sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating ...
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... n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you may call Sony directly. Visit the web site at our site, you are looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you might need. The serial number is causing the problem... 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment...
... n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you may call Sony directly. Visit the web site at our site, you are looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you might need. The serial number is causing the problem... 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment...
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Whenever possible, you . Sit in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard or the pointing device. Take frequent breaks while using your feet are flat on the floor. Keep your forearms horizontal, with good back support. Sit in a variety of the chair so your computer. Adjust the level of environments. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer - Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations n9 N Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your computer as a portable device in a chair with your wrists in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching ...
Whenever possible, you . Sit in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard or the pointing device. Take frequent breaks while using your feet are flat on the floor. Keep your forearms horizontal, with good back support. Sit in a variety of the chair so your computer. Adjust the level of environments. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer - Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations n9 N Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your computer as a portable device in a chair with your wrists in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching ...
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Use the display's tilting feature to the proper position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the monitor. Proper lighting adds to avoid bright spots on the display. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Adjust the brightness level of the computer's display - When using an external display, set the display at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the display to find the best position. Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect ...
Use the display's tilting feature to the proper position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the monitor. Proper lighting adds to avoid bright spots on the display. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Adjust the brightness level of the computer's display - When using an external display, set the display at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the display to find the best position. Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect ...
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... completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Before starting your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner...
... completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Before starting your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner...
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It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 36) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Num lock indicator (page 18) D Caps lock indicator (page 18) E Scroll lock indicator (page 18) F LCD screen (page 145) G Built-in some countries or areas. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications. The appearance of your computer may also vary in speakers (stereo) H Keyboard (...
It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 36) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Num lock indicator (page 18) D Caps lock indicator (page 18) E Scroll lock indicator (page 18) F LCD screen (page 145) G Built-in some countries or areas. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications. The appearance of your computer may also vary in speakers (stereo) H Keyboard (...
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n 14 N Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back A SIM card slot* B Battery connector (page 21) * On selected models only.
n 14 N Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back A SIM card slot* B Battery connector (page 21) * On selected models only.
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speeds. *3 Not accessible when your computer is attached to the docking station. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Optical disc drive (page 37) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) C Manual eject hole (page 179) D Substitute drive eject button (page 37) E HDMI output port*1 (page 98) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 105) G Monitor port*3 (page 94) H Power button/Power indicator (page 18) *1 Functional only while your computer is in SPEED mode. *2 Supports high-/full-/low-
speeds. *3 Not accessible when your computer is attached to the docking station. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Optical disc drive (page 37) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) C Manual eject hole (page 179) D Substitute drive eject button (page 37) E HDMI output port*1 (page 98) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 105) G Monitor port*3 (page 94) H Power button/Power indicator (page 18) *1 Functional only while your computer is in SPEED mode. *2 Supports high-/full-/low-
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speeds. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 16 N A DC IN port (page 19) B Network (LAN) port (page 58) C Air vent D ExpressCard/34 slot (page 50) E Security slot F Modem port (page 56) G Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port* (page 105) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 107) I Microphone jack (page 104) J Headphones jack (page 93) * Supports high-/full-/low-
speeds. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 16 N A DC IN port (page 19) B Network (LAN) port (page 58) C Air vent D ExpressCard/34 slot (page 50) E Security slot F Modem port (page 56) G Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port* (page 105) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 107) I Microphone jack (page 104) J Headphones jack (page 93) * Supports high-/full-/low-
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Bottom n 17 N A Docking station connector (page 87) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 131)
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Bottom n 17 N A Docking station connector (page 87) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 131)
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See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more wireless options are enabled. Press the Num Lk key to change how you scroll the display. Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in SPEED mode to provide faster performance. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to activate the numeric keypad. Illuminates while data access to conserve battery power. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is in uppercase. Illuminates while the battery pack is in STAMINA mode to the optical disc drive is...
See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more wireless options are enabled. Press the Num Lk key to change how you scroll the display. Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in SPEED mode to provide faster performance. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to activate the numeric keypad. Illuminates while data access to conserve battery power. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is in uppercase. Illuminates while the battery pack is in STAMINA mode to the optical disc drive is...
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Using the AC Adapter While your computer is directly connected to your computer. Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source n 19 N Connecting a Power Source You can use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable from the AC outlet. ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for supplying power to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the computer or on the AC adapter. The shape of the power cord into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the DC In plug ...
Using the AC Adapter While your computer is directly connected to your computer. Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source n 19 N Connecting a Power Source You can use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable from the AC outlet. ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for supplying power to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the computer or on the AC adapter. The shape of the power cord into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the DC In plug ...
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If you do not intend to use your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source n 20 N ✍ To disconnect your computer for an extended period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 29). Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible.
If you do not intend to use your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source n 20 N ✍ To disconnect your computer for an extended period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 29). Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible.
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Installing/Removing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. n 21 N
Installing/Removing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. n 21 N
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 22 N 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projection (2) on either side of the battery compartment fits into the U-shaped cut (3) on either side of the battery pack. 4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until it clicks into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer.
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 22 N 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projection (2) on either side of the battery compartment fits into the U-shaped cut (3) on either side of the battery pack. 4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until it clicks into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer.