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... and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using...
... and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using...
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... Monitors Function ...81 Connecting an External Microphone ...84 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...85 Connecting a Printer ...88 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...89 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...91 Setting the Password ...92 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 97 Using the Power Saving Modes ...98 Managing Power with the...
... Monitors Function ...81 Connecting an External Microphone ...84 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...85 Connecting a Printer ...88 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...89 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...91 Setting the Password ...92 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 97 Using the Power Saving Modes ...98 Managing Power with the...
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... your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. You may look slightly different from those of your ...purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
... your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. You may look slightly different from those of your ...purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n7 N Before Use Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer.
Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n7 N Before Use Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer.
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...partition(s) or your entire built-in storage device 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries... or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual ...
...partition(s) or your entire built-in storage device 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries... or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual ...
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...-to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my...
...-to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my...
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... Computer Safely (page 29) Be sure to get started using your system. n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. !
... Computer Safely (page 29) Be sure to get started using your system. n 12 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. !
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... check box in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed information. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to 4 in the right pane. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click... OK. n 26 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can select the battery charging method for your battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function.
... check box in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed information. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to 4 in the right pane. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click... OK. n 26 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can select the battery charging method for your battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function.
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To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper. Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. At the confirmation prompt, click OK. n 27 N Getting Started
To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper. Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. At the confirmation prompt, click OK. n 27 N Getting Started
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-...) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 61) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 62) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 65) n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-...) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 61) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 62) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 65) n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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...built-in storage device and the system power is turned off the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Provides the lowest level of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to...brightness of power consumption. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to both. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the...
...built-in storage device and the system power is turned off the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Provides the lowest level of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to...brightness of power consumption. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to both. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the...
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...the scroll function is connected to your finger on the screen using the touch pad. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you disable the touch pad before...✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically...
...the scroll function is connected to your finger on the screen using the touch pad. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you disable the touch pad before...✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically...
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...the help you use specific functions of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™* media or a music/video file stored on the built-in the VAIO Launcher. Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of the computer. Use the WinDVD BD software for playback. Special-function button S1 button VOL-/VOL... during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. 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. Next track button Plays the next chapter/file during video...
...the help you use specific functions of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™* media or a music/video file stored on the built-in the VAIO Launcher. Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of the computer. Use the WinDVD BD software for playback. Special-function button S1 button VOL-/VOL... during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. 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. Next track button Plays the next chapter/file during video...
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... camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the appropriate software. The built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to capture still images...
... camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the appropriate software. The built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to capture still images...
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The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 35 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 the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the ...
The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 35 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 the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the ...
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... once again to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. n 36 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 stop movie recording.
... once again to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. n 36 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 stop movie recording.
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The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive 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 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in gently.
The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive 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 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in gently.
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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. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is 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. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
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n 39 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. 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 model.
n 39 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. 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 model.
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... DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD- n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL...
... DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD- n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL...