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... the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using Special-function Buttons 33 Using the Built-in Camera 34 Using the Optical...Display Modes 74 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 76 Connecting an External Microphone 79 Connecting a USB Device 80 Connecting an i.LINK Device 82 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 84 Setting the Password 85 Using the VAIO Control Center 90 Using the Power Saving Modes 91 Using the...
... the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using Special-function Buttons 33 Using the Built-in Camera 34 Using the Optical...Display Modes 74 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 76 Connecting an External Microphone 79 Connecting a USB Device 80 Connecting an i.LINK Device 82 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 84 Setting the Password 85 Using the VAIO Control Center 90 Using the Power Saving Modes 91 Using the...
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... this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. You may find differences in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the Sony online support web sites at the following URLs: ...10065; For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American ...
... this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. You may find differences in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the Sony online support web sites at the following URLs: ...10065; For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American ...
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... from the following categories to the original factory settings - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Before Use > Finding More...
... from the following categories to the original factory settings - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Before Use > Finding More...
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... options may be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) -
... options may be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) -
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... commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the 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://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
... commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the 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://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
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...operating system on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have...computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the information you are looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set ...
...operating system on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have...computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the information you are looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set ...
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... Safely (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 29) Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer.
... Safely (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 29) Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer.
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If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to select the ... Functions You can customize the current battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions. 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 3 in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed...
If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to select the ... Functions You can customize the current battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions. 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 3 in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed...
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n 26 N 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. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack 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 26 N 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. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack 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.
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Your computer must be connected to the Internet to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 29 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates.
Your computer must be connected to the Internet to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 29 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates.
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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-...
... 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-...
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Provides the lowest level of an image or a document displayed on and off . Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the size of power consumption. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in speakers and the ... of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 91). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. For details on the power. To...
Provides the lowest level of an image or a document displayed on and off . Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the size of power consumption. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in speakers and the ... of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 91). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. For details on the power. To...
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...the pointer (2) on an item or object. Press the left button twice. Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with applications that ... keyboard for pointer operations. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to your finger on the touch pad (1) to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is connected to scroll vertically. Press the left button ...
...the pointer (2) on an item or object. Press the left button twice. Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with applications that ... keyboard for pointer operations. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to your finger on the touch pad (1) to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is connected to scroll vertically. Press the left button ...
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... buttons to 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. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. * On models with the... VAIO Control Center. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to the button by default. You...
... buttons to 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. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. * On models with the... VAIO Control Center. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to the button by default. You...
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... conference is equipped with the appropriate software. ! To use the software, see the help file included with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 34 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. Do not place...
... conference is equipped with the appropriate software. ! To use the software, see the help file included with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 34 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. Do not place...
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n 35 N See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer.
n 35 N See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer.
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The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into Normal mode before removing the disc. Be sure to open the drive. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 36 N To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to bring the computer back into place. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into Normal mode before removing the disc. Be sure to open the drive. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 36 N To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to bring the computer back into place. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
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...). *5 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc media, depending on your...
...). *5 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc media, depending on your...
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...to the CD Standard. It is designed to play on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. VAIO computers may not play back discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. This product is strongly recommended that the ...DualDisc may not support movie playback on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. For inquiries about disc formats, contact...
...to the CD Standard. It is designed to play on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. VAIO computers may not play back discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. This product is strongly recommended that the ...DualDisc may not support movie playback on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. For inquiries about disc formats, contact...
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... computer may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer is writing data to a disc ❑ Only use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations: ❑ Some CD players and computer ... ❑ You may not be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to a disc.
... computer may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer is writing data to a disc ❑ Only use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations: ❑ Some CD players and computer ... ❑ You may not be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to a disc.