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... owner information. 2. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. 1. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview...
... owner information. 2. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. 1. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview...
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... the barcode. 3 The operating system on your computer 4 The hardware component 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 may call Sony directly. You can find the nearest location. In order to find it on the...
... the barcode. 3 The operating system on your computer 4 The hardware component 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 may call Sony directly. You can find the nearest location. In order to find it on the...
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... battery charge level falls below 10%, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you will lose all unsaved data. Going back to AC power. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack...
... battery charge level falls below 10%, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you will lose all unsaved data. Going back to AC power. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack...
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Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on -screen instructions. ! 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. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates.
Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on -screen instructions. ! 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. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates.
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To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in speakers and the headphones. 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 volume level. Toggles among your ... 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. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To decrease the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then...
To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in speakers and the headphones. 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 volume level. Toggles among your ... 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. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To decrease the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then...
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...Editing captured data ✍ Turning on how to use the preinstalled image capture software 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the desired icon in the main window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 36 N Using the Built-...in Camera Your computer is possible with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in camera.
...Editing captured data ✍ Turning on how to use the preinstalled image capture software 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the desired icon in the main window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 36 N Using the Built-...in Camera Your computer is possible with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in camera.
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... the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N ! This product is not possible. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. To play back discs that a digital HDCP compliant environment be sure to read the notices on copyright protected...blank discs for some contents on the disc, playback is designed to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm ...
... the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N ! This product is not possible. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. To play back discs that a digital HDCP compliant environment be sure to read the notices on copyright protected...blank discs for some contents on the disc, playback is designed to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm ...
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...optical disc drive. ! Copying Files to Discs To copy files to the disc. Connect the AC adapter to the computer and close all running software applications before copying files to a disc. 2 If nothing appears on how to play a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive.... ! For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired software to use the software, see the help file included with the software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 43 N Playing Discs To play the disc.
...optical disc drive. ! Copying Files to Discs To copy files to the disc. Connect the AC adapter to the computer and close all running software applications before copying files to a disc. 2 If nothing appears on how to play a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive.... ! For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired software to use the software, see the help file included with the software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 43 N Playing Discs To play the disc.
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Do not force it in the proper direction. Make sure you are inserting it into the slot. n 50 N ✍ If the module does not go into place. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into the slot until it clicks into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you use the most recent driver software provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer.
Do not force it in the proper direction. Make sure you are inserting it into the slot. n 50 N ✍ If the module does not go into place. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into the slot until it clicks into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you use the most recent driver software provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer.
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... radio conditions, the ambient environment that includes existence of walls and materials of obstacles between communication devices, existence of such walls, and the software in use . Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 62 N The communication speed varies depending on the distance between such devices, the device configuration, the radio conditions...
... radio conditions, the ambient environment that includes existence of walls and materials of obstacles between communication devices, existence of such walls, and the software in use . Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 62 N The communication speed varies depending on the distance between such devices, the device configuration, the radio conditions...
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Certain software applications may not return to change the settings. ❑ On models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 ... and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. Make sure that your software may not support the Multiple Monitors function. Otherwise, your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while you set different colors on -screen instructions...
Certain software applications may not return to change the settings. ❑ On models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 ... and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. Make sure that your software may not support the Multiple Monitors function. Otherwise, your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while you set different colors on -screen instructions...
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... USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to install the driver software supplied with your USB device before use.
... USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to install the driver software supplied with your USB device before use.
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...not supply power to designate that came with your system, such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to an external device. See the manual that came with other compatible devices is equipped with each other. If the external... device requires external power, be available in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may...
...not supply power to designate that came with your system, such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to an external device. See the manual that came with other compatible devices is equipped with each other. If the external... device requires external power, be available in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may...
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Customizing Your VAIO Computer > n 82 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities. ❑ Setting the Password (page 83) ❑ Using the VAIO Control Center (page 88) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 89) ❑ Using the VAIO Power Management (page 94) Among other things, you will learn how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer.
Customizing Your VAIO Computer > n 82 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities. ❑ Setting the Password (page 83) ❑ Using the VAIO Control Center (page 88) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 89) ❑ Using the VAIO Power Management (page 94) Among other things, you will learn how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer.
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... using at that shows your power status. See the help file included with the software for each item. 4 Click OK. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers. Change the settings for more information. Selecting a Power Plan When you start... the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your requirements for power consumption. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 94 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to...
... using at that shows your power status. See the help file included with the software for each item. 4 Click OK. The VAIO Power Management function is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers. Change the settings for more information. Selecting a Power Plan When you start... the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your requirements for power consumption. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 94 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to...
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Troubleshooting > Computer n 120 N What should I do if my computer or software stops responding? ❑ If your computer stops responding while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do not work, click Start, the ... then press the power button to turn off, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer. ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support.
Troubleshooting > Computer n 120 N What should I do if my computer or software stops responding? ❑ If your computer stops responding while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to close the application window. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do not work, click Start, the ... then press the power button to turn off, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer. ❑ Try reinstalling the software. ❑ Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support.
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A reset fee will be charged. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password? If you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the BIOS functions to change the boot device order? To find the ... sure you want to assign the priority and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to which you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the...
A reset fee will be charged. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password? If you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the BIOS functions to change the boot device order? To find the ... sure you want to assign the priority and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to which you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the...
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... set up automatic or scheduled updates. You can get important Windows updates by doing the following: ! You can keep my antivirus software updated? To download and install the latest security updates, follow these steps: ! The best way to protect your computer. How do... security threats, such as viruses? Troubleshooting > System Security n 125 N System Security How can I keep the Norton Internet Security software program current with the latest updates from Symantec Corporation. The Microsoft Windows operating system is to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly...
... set up automatic or scheduled updates. You can get important Windows updates by doing the following: ! You can keep my antivirus software updated? To download and install the latest security updates, follow these steps: ! The best way to protect your computer. How do... security threats, such as viruses? Troubleshooting > System Security n 125 N System Security How can I keep the Norton Internet Security software program current with the latest updates from Symantec Corporation. The Microsoft Windows operating system is to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly...
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... battery pack is normal for information on how you are using battery power? If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer. No, it is powering your data frequently to be concerned that...
... battery pack is normal for information on how you are using battery power? If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer. No, it is powering your data frequently to be concerned that...
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Clean the cover. See the help file included with your software application for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. Check the CPU performance. This is dirty, you are captured images poor in quality? ... Handling the Built-in Camera (page 109). What should I do if captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions? ❑ The effect settings on your software application may be more than your computer can handle. Exit the applications that you cannot take a clear shot. Exit the current application before launching another...
Clean the cover. See the help file included with your software application for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. Check the CPU performance. This is dirty, you are captured images poor in quality? ... Handling the Built-in Camera (page 109). What should I do if captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions? ❑ The effect settings on your software application may be more than your computer can handle. Exit the applications that you cannot take a clear shot. Exit the current application before launching another...