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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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...and communications to provide a state-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 ...
...and communications to provide a state-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 ...
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... Quick Start Guide - You can find the answers you need. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your...etc. ❑ Safety Information - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory ...
... Quick Start Guide - You can find the answers you need. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your...etc. ❑ Safety Information - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory ...
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... help files - Features and options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. To access this on your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. You may not be included with the preinstalled software programs on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All...
... help files - Features and options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. To access this on your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. You may not be included with the preinstalled software programs on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All...
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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 preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating ...
...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 preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating ...
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...fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at the lower right corner of your VAIO PC. Customer Information Center If you may call Sony directly. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the problem 5. ...In order to find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you do not find it on the bottom, the back panel...
...fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at the lower right corner of your VAIO PC. Customer Information Center If you may call Sony directly. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the problem 5. ...In order to find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you do not find it on the bottom, the back panel...
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... completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Before starting your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner...
... completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Before starting your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner...
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... life of the Battery Charge Functions with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. When the battery pack is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. Your computer is running on the battery, you will lose all unsaved data. The battery pack continues to charge while you should save...
... life of the Battery Charge Functions with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. When the battery pack is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. Your computer is running on the battery, you will lose all unsaved data. The battery pack continues to charge while you should save...
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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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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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... 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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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. ...
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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... image or a document displayed on some software. 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 power ...consumption. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. For details on the power. When you execute this command, the states of the system and the connected peripheral devices...
... image or a document displayed on some software. 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 power ...consumption. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. For details on the power. When you execute this command, the states of the system and the connected peripheral devices...
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...that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. 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 computer. Once vertical... or horizontal scrolling is engaged, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can move your finger in a row. ...
...that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. 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 computer. Once vertical... or horizontal scrolling is engaged, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can move your finger in a row. ...
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... a USB device, such as the muting button while the Quick Web Access function is activated. You can change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. Press any key. - You cannot turn on and off the LCD backlight. While... the computer is in Sleep mode or Hibernate mode. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you change the default...
... a USB device, such as the muting button while the Quick Web Access function is activated. You can change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. Press any key. - You cannot turn on and off the LCD backlight. While... the computer is in Sleep mode or Hibernate mode. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you change the default...
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... function, do any of the following: ❑ Click the icon located at the icon located at the lower left corner of the screen. 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, do any of the following: ❑ Click the icon located at the icon located at the lower left corner of the screen. 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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... in the main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option 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 the main window...
... in the main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option 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 the main window...
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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. 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. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. See the specifications to open the 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. 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. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. See the specifications to open the drive.
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Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Be sure to hold the bottom of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it in gently. ! 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 bring the computer back into place. !
Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Be sure to hold the bottom of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it in gently. ! 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 bring the computer back into place. !