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... leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied...
... leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied...
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...with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how... and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
...with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how... and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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...wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. To access this on your computer. May be included with the preinstalled software programs on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. You may not be able to... find out about configuration of your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Features and options may be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi...
...wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. To access this on your computer. May be included with the preinstalled software programs on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. You may not be able to... find out about configuration of your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Features and options may be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi...
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... Your Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 88) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28) for...
... Your Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 88) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28) for...
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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. ❑ 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 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. ❑ 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. !
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...the M or , key. If you disconnect a display cable from your computer. 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. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3... the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. Press the Enter key to the computer screen. In such a case, press the F7 key twice while holding down the Fn key, and then ...
...the M or , key. If you disconnect a display cable from your computer. 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. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3... the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. Press the Enter key to the computer screen. In such a case, press the F7 key twice while holding down the Fn key, and then ...
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...the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is engaged, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button twice in circles on ... If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the touch pad. n 34 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll ...
...the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is engaged, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button twice in circles on ... If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the touch pad. n 34 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll ...
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Exiting the Quick Web Access Function ! icon located at the lower left corner of the screen. ❑ Press the WEB button. ❑ Press the power button on the computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 36 N Using the Quick Web Access Function The Quick Web ...you first need to access the Internet without launching the Windows operating system. To exit the Quick Web Access function, do any of the screen. To launch the Windows operating system, you have completed the initial setup, the web browser used with the Quick Web Access function launches ...
Exiting the Quick Web Access Function ! icon located at the lower left corner of the screen. ❑ Press the WEB button. ❑ Press the power button on the computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 36 N Using the Quick Web Access Function The Quick Web ...you first need to access the Internet without launching the Windows operating system. To exit the Quick Web Access function, do any of the screen. To launch the Windows operating system, you have completed the initial setup, the web browser used with the Quick Web Access function launches ...
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n 50 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 50 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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Make sure you use the most recent driver software provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. the Safely Remove Hardware icon is not displayed on -screen instructions for removing the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the proper direction. n 53 N the hardware you want to unplug is off. - To ... the ExpressCard slot. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 3 Select the hardware you want to 4 when: - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards ✍ If the module does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are ...
Make sure you use the most recent driver software provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. the Safely Remove Hardware icon is not displayed on -screen instructions for removing the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the proper direction. n 53 N the hardware you want to unplug is off. - To ... the ExpressCard slot. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 3 Select the hardware you want to 4 when: - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards ✍ If the module does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are ...
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... connected to models with a built-in modem. If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter, the modem or connected device may not work properly. on -screen instructions. n 59 N ! The following procedure applies to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). Using Your...
... connected to models with a built-in modem. If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter, the modem or connected device may not work properly. on -screen instructions. n 59 N ! The following procedure applies to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). Using Your...
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... not available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the wireless LAN function. Be sure to set up the wireless LAN function. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Or you first need to turn on ad-..., even in which allows you move from one place to set up the wireless LAN function. Use the SmartWi Connection Utility to another. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 61 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal LAN connectivity, but with the...
... not available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the wireless LAN function. Be sure to set up the wireless LAN function. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Or you first need to turn on ad-..., even in which allows you move from one place to set up the wireless LAN function. Use the SmartWi Connection Utility to another. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 61 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal LAN connectivity, but with the...
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... functions for the presentation, for example, displaying a 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 disturb a presentation. In Presentation mode,... some functions of the connected external display simultaneously on the computer screen. If the VAIO Presentation Support is not assigned to the button, change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center. 2 Select your desired display mode. ✍ Selecting any display mode ...
... functions for the presentation, for example, displaying a 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 disturb a presentation. In Presentation mode,... some functions of the connected external display simultaneously on the computer screen. If the VAIO Presentation Support is not assigned to the button, change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center. 2 Select your desired display mode. ✍ Selecting any display mode ...
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... in for service to reset the password. Write down your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password, you to protect your computer from unauthorized access. If you... the computer. The power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password. Be sure not to protect your computer from other people. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 81 N Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the password, you will be charged, and ...
... in for service to reset the password. Write down your password and keep it , a password reset fee will be sent in the BIOS setup screen, as well as starting the computer. Adding the Power-on Password The power-on password, you to protect your computer from unauthorized access. If you... the computer. The power-on passwords: the machine password and the user password. Be sure not to protect your computer from other people. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 81 N Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the password, you will be charged, and ...
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If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, ... , key to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 82 N To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the...
If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, ... , key to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 82 N To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the...
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...key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 83 N To add the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when ...the VAIO logo appears. Make sure you set the machine password before setting the user password. 1 Turn on password (user password) ! The BIOS setup screen appears. At the...
...key to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 83 N To add the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when ...the VAIO logo appears. Make sure you set the machine password before setting the user password. 1 Turn on password (user password) ! The BIOS setup screen appears. At the...
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...key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key... to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 84 N Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on...
...key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key... to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 84 N Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on...
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...the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. If not..., restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the user password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or ,... key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 85 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn...
...the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. If not..., restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the user password and press the Enter key. 4 Press the < or ,... key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 85 N To change or remove the power-on password (user password) 1 Turn...
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...the CPU installed on your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. For information on virtualization and how to use hardware virtualization software for enhancing your computer's performance. ! The BIOS setup screen appears. If the Advanced tab is not available on the computer. 5 ...Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using Intel® VT n 86 N Using...
...the CPU installed on your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. For information on virtualization and how to use hardware virtualization software for enhancing your computer's performance. ! The BIOS setup screen appears. If the Advanced tab is not available on the computer. 5 ...Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using Intel® VT n 86 N Using...
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... This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Safety Information (page 98) ❑ Care and Maintenance Information (page 102) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 103) ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 105) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 106) ❑ Handling the...
... This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Safety Information (page 98) ❑ Care and Maintenance Information (page 102) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 103) ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 105) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 106) ❑ Handling the...