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...specifications to find out whether your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. To access this on selected models only. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your model supports the function. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To ...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 -
...specifications to find out whether your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. To access this on selected models only. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your model supports the function. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To ...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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... that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the ... ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer.
... that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the ... ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer.
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...) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 109) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 30) G Touch pad (page 31) H Charge indicator (page 19) I Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) J WIRELESS switch (page 58) K WIRELESS indicator (page 19) L Media Access indicator (page 19) M SD memory card slot (page 54) N Memory Stick...
...) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 109) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 30) G Touch pad (page 31) H Charge indicator (page 19) I Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) J WIRELESS switch (page 58) K WIRELESS indicator (page 19) L Media Access indicator (page 19) M SD memory card slot (page 54) N Memory Stick...
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....) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is charging. Press the Caps Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. Illuminates while the drive is turned on. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and... using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Optical disc drive Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in use . Press the Scr Lk key to turn it off the indicator. ...
....) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is charging. Press the Caps Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. Illuminates while the drive is turned on. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and... using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Optical disc drive Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in use . Press the Scr Lk key to turn it off the indicator. ...
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... used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F5...
... used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing Fn+F5...
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... Starts or pauses playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc * media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through the VAIO Control Center to display the setup window. * On models with a Blu-ray Disc... drive only. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Control Center for the S1 button assignment. You can change the S1 button ...
... Starts or pauses playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc * media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through the VAIO Control Center to display the setup window. * On models with a Blu-ray Disc... drive only. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Control Center for the S1 button assignment. You can change the S1 button ...
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... computer before its power indicator light turns off . To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. The computer enters Hibernate mode. n 97 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off .
... computer before its power indicator light turns off . To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. The computer enters Hibernate mode. n 97 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off .
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...prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration, shock or dust, you should be careful when handling your computer in a place subject to the hard disk drive. ❑ Do not use your computer. However, it can be easily damaged by mechanical vibration, shock, or dust. To avoid damaging your... while the power is damaged, the data cannot be restored. n 120 N Precautions Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk drive has a high storage density and reads or writes data in temperature. ✍ If the hard disk drive is on. ❑ Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or...
...prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration, shock or dust, you should be careful when handling your computer in a place subject to the hard disk drive. ❑ Do not use your computer. However, it can be easily damaged by mechanical vibration, shock, or dust. To avoid damaging your... while the power is damaged, the data cannot be restored. n 120 N Precautions Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk drive has a high storage density and reads or writes data in temperature. ✍ If the hard disk drive is on. ❑ Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or...
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...operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 84) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is disconnected... to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. See the manual that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your compatible i.LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection.
...operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 84) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is disconnected... to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. See the manual that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your compatible i.LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection.
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... can 't I save data or images. 2 Format the Memory Stick by following the steps in To format a Memory Stick (page 51). Sony is off. Can I cannot use Memory Stick formatted on a VAIO computer on it. Make sure the erasure prevention switch is not responsible for music files that cannot be checked out to...? Before you reformat Memory Stick, back up important data and confirm that you want to keep. 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick onto your hard disk drive to reformat your Memory Stick.
... can 't I save data or images. 2 Format the Memory Stick by following the steps in To format a Memory Stick (page 51). Sony is off. Can I cannot use Memory Stick formatted on a VAIO computer on it. Make sure the erasure prevention switch is not responsible for music files that cannot be checked out to...? Before you reformat Memory Stick, back up important data and confirm that you want to keep. 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick onto your hard disk drive to reformat your Memory Stick.
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... you when critical software and security information is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can visit Microsoft customer support at the following sources for answers in Brazil 5 VAIO Update When your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system.... with individual help files. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on-screen help guides. You can visit the Sony online support web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly...
... you when critical software and security information is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can visit Microsoft customer support at the following sources for answers in Brazil 5 VAIO Update When your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system.... with individual help files. These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on-screen help guides. You can visit the Sony online support web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly...