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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 33 Using Special-function Buttons 34 Using the Quick Web Access Function 35 Using the... Modes 72 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 74 Connecting an External Microphone 77 Connecting a USB Device 78 Connecting an i.LINK Device 80 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 82 Setting the Password 83 Using the VAIO Control Center 88 Using the Power Saving Modes 89 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 33 Using Special-function Buttons 34 Using the Quick Web Access Function 35 Using the... Modes 72 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 74 Connecting an External Microphone 77 Connecting a USB Device 78 Connecting an i.LINK Device 80 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 82 Setting the Password 83 Using the VAIO Control Center 88 Using the Power Saving Modes 89 Using the...
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...may look slightly different from those of your computer, visit the Sony online support web sites at the following URLs: ❑ 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.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in this User Guide ...
...may look slightly different from those of your computer, visit the Sony online support web sites at the following URLs: ❑ 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.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in this User Guide ...
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...General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with my VAIO Get help in storage device to find useful documentation such as below: - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - To...-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - You can find the answers you need. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Get started with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, ...
...General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with my VAIO Get help in storage device to find useful documentation such as below: - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - To...-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - You can find the answers you need. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Get started with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, ...
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... LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Features and options may be included with the preinstalled programs on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) -
... LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Features and options may be included with the preinstalled programs on your computer. 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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... customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description... 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...
... customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description... 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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... or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive ... support web site. Visit the web site at our site, you may call Sony directly. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you might need. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode....
... or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive ... support web site. Visit the web site at our site, you may call Sony directly. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you might need. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode....
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... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer.
... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set 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 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...
If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. 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...
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At the confirmation prompt, click OK. n 26 N 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. 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.
At the confirmation prompt, click OK. n 26 N 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. 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.
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Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 29 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 29 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.
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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 33) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Quick ...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Quick ...
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Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To increase the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < ... Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Functions Turns on some software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the LCD brightness of an image...
Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To increase the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < ... Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Functions Turns on some software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the LCD brightness of an image...
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... the system power is activated, only the F2, F3, and F4 keys are functional. While the Quick Web Access function is turned off. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved...
... the system power is activated, only the F2, F3, and F4 keys are functional. While the Quick Web Access function is turned off. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved...
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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 mouse is connected to your finger on the ... applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger along the bottom edge to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad (1) to scroll horizontally. n 33 N Action Point Click Double...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to your finger on the ... applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger along the bottom edge to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad (1) to scroll horizontally. n 33 N Action Point Click Double...
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... WEB button activates the Quick Web Access function and launches the web browser used with the VAIO Control Center. Slide your finger on the LCD backlight, do any of the computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 34 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is activated.... You can change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as the muting button while the Quick Web Access function is equipped with a USB device, such ...
... WEB button activates the Quick Web Access function and launches the web browser used with the VAIO Control Center. Slide your finger on the LCD backlight, do any of the computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 34 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is activated.... You can change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as the muting button while the Quick Web Access function is equipped with a USB device, such ...
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... activate the Quick Web Access function, your computer must be off. To exit the Quick Web Access function, do any of the screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 35 N Using the Quick Web Access Function The Quick Web Access function enables you immediately to exit the...
... activate the Quick Web Access function, your computer must be off. To exit the Quick Web Access function, do any of the screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 35 N Using the Quick Web Access Function The Quick Web Access function enables you immediately to exit the...
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... the preinstalled image capture software 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the desired icon in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 36 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software. ! Video conference is equipped with...
... the preinstalled image capture software 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the desired icon in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 36 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software. ! Video conference is equipped with...
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See the specifications to open the drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. n 37 N The drive tray slides out. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. Features and options in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of your computer.
See the specifications to open the drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. n 37 N The drive tray slides out. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. Features and options in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of your computer.
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Be sure to bring the computer back into place. ! Be sure to hold the bottom of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the tray. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it down until the disc clicks into Normal mode before removing the disc. Do not exert pressure on the drive tray.
Be sure to bring the computer back into place. ! Be sure to hold the bottom of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the tray. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it down until the disc clicks into Normal mode before removing the disc. Do not exert pressure on the drive tray.
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Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on ...
Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on ...