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n3 N Precautions 98 Safety Information 99 Care and Maintenance Information 103 Handling Your Computer 104 Handling the LCD Screen 106 Using the Power Source 107 Handling the Built-in Camera 108 Handling Discs 109 Using the Battery Pack 110 Handling "Memory Stick 111 Handling ...
n3 N Precautions 98 Safety Information 99 Care and Maintenance Information 103 Handling Your Computer 104 Handling the LCD Screen 106 Using the Power Source 107 Handling the Built-in Camera 108 Handling Discs 109 Using the Battery Pack 110 Handling "Memory Stick 111 Handling ...
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...Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide a state-of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. How to the on your computer. To find ... 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 this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to...
...Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide a state-of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. How to the on your computer. To find ... 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 this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to...
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.... ❑ Safety Information - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Get...
.... ❑ Safety Information - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Get...
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You may not be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. May be able to find out about configuration of your computer. ... Help - To access this on 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 your computer. Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions.
You may not be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. May be able to find out about configuration of your computer. ... Help - To access this on 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 your computer. Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions.
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... muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display as well. ❑ Lighting - Proper lighting adds to find the best position. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations n 10 N ❑ Viewing angle of the monitor. Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause...
... muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display as well. ❑ Lighting - Proper lighting adds to find the best position. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations n 10 N ❑ Viewing angle of the monitor. Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause...
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Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 36) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 106) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 32) G Charge indicator (page 18) H Disc drive indicator (page 18) I WIRELESS switch (page 59), (page 62) J WIRELESS ...
Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 36) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 106) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 32) G Charge indicator (page 18) H Disc drive indicator (page 18) I WIRELESS switch (page 59), (page 62) J WIRELESS ...
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n 21 N 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. 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.
n 21 N 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. 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.
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.... ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mode. 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward, put your computer is designed to the AC adapter or... if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 N To remove the battery pack !
.... ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mode. 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward, put your computer is designed to the AC adapter or... if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 N To remove the battery pack !
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... Management (page 90) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N Extending Your Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the ... the power saving settings on battery power, you can extend your battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode.
... Management (page 90) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N Extending Your Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the ... the power saving settings on battery power, you can extend your battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode.
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... Hibernate mode, the state of data, you will be lost. If the battery pack runs out of Hibernate mode. Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the built-in storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn it is in storage device(s) and power is saved on...
... Hibernate mode, the state of data, you will be lost. If the battery pack runs out of Hibernate mode. Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the built-in storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn it is in storage device(s) and power is saved on...
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Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on -screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates. Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 30 N Updating Your Computer Be sure 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. !
Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on -screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates. Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 30 N Updating Your Computer Be sure 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. !
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...Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be supported depending on the operating system on your computer screen, an external display, simultaneous output to both, and multiple displays with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or...output to select the display output. ! See the help file included with both that perform model-specific tasks. Press the Enter key to the computer screen. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in speakers or the headphones. Combination/Feature Fn + % (F2): muting Fn + 8...
...Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be supported depending on the operating system on your computer screen, an external display, simultaneous output to both, and multiple displays with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or...output to select the display output. ! See the help file included with both that perform model-specific tasks. Press the Enter key to the computer screen. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in speakers or the headphones. Combination/Feature Fn + % (F2): muting Fn + 8...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a... can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. Be sure to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the touch pad. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Press the left button. Press ... Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any).
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a... can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. Be sure to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the touch pad. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Press the left button. Press ... Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any).
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n 49 N It may take time to format "Memory Stick" depending on -screen instructions. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" 6 Click Start. 7 Follow the on the media type.
n 49 N It may take time to format "Memory Stick" depending on -screen instructions. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" 6 Click Start. 7 Follow the on the media type.
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ You can skip steps 1 to unplug and click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions for removing the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the Safely Remove Hardware window. 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ You can skip steps 1 to unplug and click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions for removing the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the Safely Remove Hardware window. 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on...
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...11a standard, using the 5 GHz band, and the IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band, are not available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Or you can communicate through an access point, which allows...a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. To access this on ad-hoc networks. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 59 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal LAN connectivity, but with the ...
...11a standard, using the 5 GHz band, and the IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band, are not available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Or you can communicate through an access point, which allows...a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. To access this on ad-hoc networks. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 59 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal LAN connectivity, but with the ...
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... the Bluetooth function. To access this on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. Use the SmartWi Connection Utility to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. To use the Bluetooth function ! To... use the Bluetooth function, you first need to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 62 N Using the Bluetooth Function You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such...
... the Bluetooth function. To access this on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. Use the SmartWi Connection Utility to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. To use the Bluetooth function ! To... use the Bluetooth function, you first need to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 62 N Using the Bluetooth Function You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such...
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...document for quick reference and the mirror image of the computer, such as a screen saver, the power saving modes, and system message generation, are disabled so as not to use the VAIO Presentation Support 1 Press the S1 button to the button, change the button ...other than Normal Display activates the Presentation mode. If the VAIO Presentation Support is not assigned to launch the VAIO Presentation Support. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 72 N Using the VAIO Presentation Support The VAIO Presentation Support allows you to disturb a presentation. In ...
...document for quick reference and the mirror image of the computer, such as a screen saver, the power saving modes, and system message generation, are disabled so as not to use the VAIO Presentation Support 1 Press the S1 button to the button, change the button ...other than Normal Display activates the Presentation mode. If the VAIO Presentation Support is not assigned to launch the VAIO Presentation Support. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 72 N Using the VAIO Presentation Support The VAIO Presentation Support allows you to disturb a presentation. In ...
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...TV using an HDMI connection. ! The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. With the HDMI connection, the volume can adjust the screen resolution of any connected devices. To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI output port, you need to change the sound output ...I change the device for more information on the computer. ✍ You can be adjusted by the connected audio device only. See Why doesn't my screen display a video? (page 142) for the detailed procedure. Before connecting the device to the computer, make sure the HDMI connection has been set its...
...TV using an HDMI connection. ! The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. With the HDMI connection, the volume can adjust the screen resolution of any connected devices. To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI output port, you need to change the sound output ...I change the device for more information on the computer. ✍ You can be adjusted by the connected audio device only. See Why doesn't my screen display a video? (page 142) for the detailed procedure. Before connecting the device to the computer, make sure the HDMI connection has been set its...
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...-click on the type of your external display or projector. To select a display mode with the Fn+F7 keys You can select either your computer screen or the connected display to use as the primary monitor. ✍ You may not be able to display the same contents on your computer... screen and the external display or projector at the same time, depending on the desktop and select Screen resolution. 2 Click the drop-down list next to Multiple Displays, select your computer. Using Peripheral Devices > ...
...-click on the type of your external display or projector. To select a display mode with the Fn+F7 keys You can select either your computer screen or the connected display to use as the primary monitor. ✍ You may not be able to display the same contents on your computer... screen and the external display or projector at the same time, depending on the desktop and select Screen resolution. 2 Click the drop-down list next to Multiple Displays, select your computer. Using Peripheral Devices > ...