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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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... purchase of this manual may not be available on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of your computer... n4 N Before Use Congratulations on 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...
... purchase of this manual may not be available on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of your computer... n4 N Before Use Congratulations on 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...
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...-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. 1. 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...
...-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. 1. 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...
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... computer. You may not be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - May be able to...
... computer. You may not be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - May be able to...
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on... 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...
Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on... 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...
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... n8 N 4. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your computer 4 The hardware component or ...at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. You can find the information you do not find the...
... n8 N 4. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your computer 4 The hardware component or ...at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. You can find the information you do not find the...
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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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... Battery Pack n 25 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your data frequently. The battery pack continues to the previous work state is supplied with the VAIO Control Center.
... Battery Pack n 25 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your data frequently. The battery pack continues to the previous work state is supplied with the VAIO Control Center.
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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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... depending on the operating system on and off the built-in speakers or the headphones. 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...
... depending on the operating system on and off the built-in speakers or the headphones. 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...
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... system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. For details on the power. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 33 N Function Changes the size of power consumption. To make the view... look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in storage device and the system power is turned off.
... system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. For details on the power. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 33 N Function Changes the size of power consumption. To make the view... look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in storage device and the system power is turned off.
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.... Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can move your finger in a row. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad...
.... Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can move your finger in a row. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad...
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... (S1) button executes the task that is off, the WEB button activates the Quick Web Access function and launches the web browser used with the VAIO Control Center. Turns off . ! Even if you use specific functions of the following: - Slide your finger on and off the LCD backlight.... While the computer is assigned to the button by default. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is in Sleep mode or Hibernate mode. The WEB button is...
... (S1) button executes the task that is off, the WEB button activates the Quick Web Access function and launches the web browser used with the VAIO Control Center. Turns off . ! Even if you use specific functions of the following: - Slide your finger on and off the LCD backlight.... While the computer is assigned to the button by default. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is in Sleep mode or Hibernate mode. The WEB button is...
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... function, your computer must be off. icon located at the lower left corner 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...
... function, your computer must be off. icon located at the lower left corner 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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... software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 38 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in camera. Launching or exiting your desired...
... software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 38 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in camera. Launching or exiting your desired...
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See the specifications to open the drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. n 39 N The drive tray slides out. 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.
See the specifications to open the drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. n 39 N The drive tray slides out. 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.
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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). 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. !