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n2 N Contents Before Use 4 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 5 Ergonomic Considerations 9 Getting Started 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 18... Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special-function Buttons 35 Using the Quick Web...an External Microphone 75 Connecting a USB Device 76 Connecting an i.LINK Device 78 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 80 Setting the Password 81 Using Intel® VT 86 Using the...
n2 N Contents Before Use 4 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 5 Ergonomic Considerations 9 Getting Started 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 18... Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special-function Buttons 35 Using the Quick Web...an External Microphone 75 Connecting a USB Device 76 Connecting an i.LINK Device 78 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 80 Setting the Password 81 Using Intel® VT 86 Using the...
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... find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For 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 provide ...
... find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For 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 provide ...
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... categories to find useful documentation such as below: - Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. On-screen Documentation ❑... for your VAIO computer. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide ...
... categories to find useful documentation such as below: - Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. On-screen Documentation ❑... for your VAIO computer. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide ...
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See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. You may not be included with the preinstalled software programs on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ ...
See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. You may not be included with the preinstalled software programs on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ ...
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... 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://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport....sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes ...
... 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://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport....sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes ...
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...In order to find the information you may call Sony directly. Customer Information Center If you do not find the nearest location. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support ...can find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the display on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. You can find the contact numbers on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number ...
...In order to find the information you may call Sony directly. Customer Information Center If you do not find the nearest location. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support ...can find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the display on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. You can find the contact numbers on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number ...
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... Computer (page 30) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. !
... Computer (page 30) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. !
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... your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using the computer. Your computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. When the battery pack is running on the battery, you should either connect the AC adapter to the previous work state is impossible...
... your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using the computer. Your computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. When the battery pack is running on the battery, you should either connect the AC adapter to the previous work state is impossible...
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... battery power, you can extend your battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 88) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑...
... battery power, you can extend your battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 88) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑...
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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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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Quick ...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Quick ...
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... Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key. If you disconnect a display cable from your computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank...
... Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key. If you disconnect a display cable from your computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank...
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...the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on the power. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. For details on some software. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the ...built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 33 N Function Changes the size of an image or a document displayed ...
...the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on the power. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. For details on some software. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the ...built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 33 N Function Changes the size of an image or a document displayed ...
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... applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. Be sure to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger along the bottom edge to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button. ...Press the right button (4) once. 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 an...
... applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. Be sure to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger along the bottom edge to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button. ...Press the right button (4) once. 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 an...
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The WEB button is not functional while the computer is assigned to the button by default. Press any special-function button. - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to the button by default....any of the computer. Turns off . ! You cannot turn on and off the LCD backlight. You can change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 36) for more information. ! While the Quick Web Access function is activated. Even...
The WEB button is not functional while the computer is assigned to the button by default. Press any special-function button. - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to the button by default....any of the computer. Turns off . ! You cannot turn on and off the LCD backlight. You can change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 36) for more information. ! While the Quick Web Access function is activated. Even...
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... Quick Web Access function. To exit the Quick Web Access function, do any of the following: ❑ Click the icon located at the Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 36 N Using the Quick Web Access Function The Quick Web Access function enables you have completed the initial...
... Quick Web Access function. To exit the Quick Web Access function, do any of the following: ❑ Click the icon located at the Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 36 N Using the Quick Web Access Function The Quick Web Access function enables you have completed the initial...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 37 N Notes on using the Quick Web Access function While the Quick Web Access function is activated, you cannot use: ❑ any function key, except the F2, F3, and F4 keys, in combination with the Fn key for shortcuts. ❑ the Scr Lk key in combination with the Fn key for a shortcut. ❑ any port and jack except the DC IN port, the network (LAN) port, the USB ports, and the headphones jack. ❑ the "Memory Stick" slot, the SD memory card slot, and the ExpressCard slot.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 37 N Notes on using the Quick Web Access function While the Quick Web Access function is activated, you cannot use: ❑ any function key, except the F2, F3, and F4 keys, in combination with the Fn key for shortcuts. ❑ the Scr Lk key in combination with the Fn key for a shortcut. ❑ any port and jack except the DC IN port, the network (LAN) port, the USB ports, and the headphones jack. ❑ the "Memory Stick" slot, the SD memory card slot, and the ExpressCard slot.
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 38 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the software. ✍ When capturing an image or a ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 38 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the software. ✍ When capturing an image or a ...
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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 the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of your computer. The drive tray slides out. See the specifications to open the drive. n 39 N To insert a disc 1 Turn on 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 the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of your computer. The drive tray slides out. See the specifications to open the drive. n 39 N To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer.
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Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Be sure to bring the computer back into place. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 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. 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 while your computer is in gently. ! Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Be sure to bring the computer back into place. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 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. 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).