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Using Your VAIO Computer

Using Special-function Buttons

Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer.

The

AV MODE

, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track, and Next track buttons support Instant Mode. To activate Instant Mode,

the computer must be off or in Hibernate mode. See the printed

Instant Mode

booklet for more information on the Instant

Mode.

Special-function button

Functions

AV MODE

button

When the computer is off or in Hibernate mode:

Activates Instant Mode to enable you immediately to play music and view the image data stored on the built-

in flash memory storage or hard disk drive

*

without launching Windows. See the printed

Instant Mode

booklet

for more information.

When the computer is on or in Sleep mode:

Launches

VAIO AV Mode Launcher

for selecting the desired software.

You can change the default software options in

VAIO AV Mode Launcher

. To do so, press and hold the

AV

MODE

button to display the setup window.

Play/Pause button

Starts or pauses playback of a CD or DVD disc media or a music/video file stored on the built-in flash memory

storage or hard disk drive

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.

Stop button

Stops playback of a CD or DVD disc media or a music/video file stored on the built-in flash memory storage

or hard disk drive

*

.

Previous track button

Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback.

Next track button

Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback.

Disc drive eject

button

Ejects the optical disc drive tray.

If this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive.

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Your computer is equipped with a built-in flash memory storage and/or a hard disk drive, depending on the model you purchased. See the online

Specifications

to

find about your storage device configuration.

Section	Page
Before Use	6
Documentation	6
Ergonomic Considerations	9
Getting Started	11
Locating Controls and Ports	12
About the Indicator Lights	18
Connecting a Power Source	20
Using the Battery Pack	21
Shutting Down Your Computer Safely	28
Using Your VAIO Computer	29
Using the Keyboard	30
Using the Touch Pad	32
Using Special-function Buttons	33
Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera	34
Using the Optical Disc Drive	35
Using the ExpressCard Module	44
Using the Memory Stick Media	48
Using Other Memory Cards	54
Using the Internet	58
Using Wireless LAN (WLAN)	59
Using the Bluetooth Functionality	66
Using Peripheral Devices	74
Connecting a Docking Station	75
Connecting External Speakers	83
Connecting an External Display	84
Selecting Display Modes	90
Using the Multiple Monitors Function	91
Connecting an External Microphone	93
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device	94
Connecting a Printer	97
Connecting an i.LINK Device	98
Connecting to a Network (LAN)	100
Customizing Your VAIO Computer	102
Setting the Password	103
Using Fingerprint Authentication	115
Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	123
Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central	130
Using VAIO Status Monitor	131
Using the Power Saving Modes	132
Managing Power with VAIO Power Management	137
Changing the Performance Setting	140
Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use	141
Protecting the Hard Disk	143
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer	144
Replacing Memory	145
Precautions	151
On Handling the LCD Screen	152
On Using the Power Source	153
On Handling Your Computer	154
On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera	156
On Handling Floppy Disks	156
On Handling Discs	157
On Using the Battery Pack	158
On Using Headphones	159
On Handling Memory Stick Media	160
On Handling the Hard Disk	161
On Updating Your Computer	162
Troubleshooting	163
Computer	165
System Security	174
Battery	175
Built-in MOTION EYE Camera	177
Internet	180
Networking	182
Bluetooth Technology	185
Optical Discs	189
Display	193
Printing	197
Microphone	198
Mouse	199
Speakers	200
Touch Pad	201
Keyboard	202
Floppy Disks	203
Audio/Video	204
Memory Stick Media	206
Peripherals	208
Docking Station	209
Support Options	210
Sony Support Information	210

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