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... Using the Battery 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 Built-in Camera 36 Using ...104 Connecting a USB Device 105 Connecting an i.LINK Device 107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 109 Selecting Performance Modes 110 Setting the Password 112 Using Intel® VT 124 Using the VAIO Control Center 125 Using the VAIO Power Management 127 Configuring Your Modem 128 Protecting the Hard Disk 129 Upgrading...
... Using the Battery 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 Built-in Camera 36 Using ...104 Connecting a USB Device 105 Connecting an i.LINK Device 107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 109 Selecting Performance Modes 110 Setting the Password 112 Using Intel® VT 124 Using the VAIO Control Center 125 Using the VAIO Power Management 127 Configuring Your Modem 128 Protecting the Hard Disk 129 Upgrading...
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... Use Congratulations on your purchase 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 Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of your computer. External...
... Use Congratulations on your purchase 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 Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of your computer. External...
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... 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. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your entire built-in the...
... 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. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your entire built-in the...
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... Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer.
... Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer.
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...Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description... 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...
...Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description... 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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...not find the information you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site 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. ...The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. The serial number is causing the...
...not find the information you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site 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. ...The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. The serial number is causing the...
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Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating ...
Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating ...
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... your computer while it is running on the battery, you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power. Your computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. You can be recharged any time. To avoid loss of data, you should save your battery pack if you will lose all unsaved...
... your computer while it is running on the battery, you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power. Your computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. You can be recharged any time. To avoid loss of data, you should save your battery pack if you will lose all unsaved...
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N Extending Your Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 127) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power ... settings on 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.
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N Extending Your Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 127) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power ... settings on 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.
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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 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.
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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 Built-...
... 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 Built-...
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... volume level. If you disconnect a display cable from your computer screen, an external display, simultaneous output to both that perform model-specific tasks. 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...
... volume level. If you disconnect a display cable from your computer screen, an external display, simultaneous output to both that perform model-specific tasks. 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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... connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28). See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. When you execute this command, the states of an image or a document displayed on some software. To make the view...
... connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28). See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. When you execute this command, the states of an image or a document displayed on some software. To make the view...
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... right button (4) once. Slide your finger in a row. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad to keep scrolling...connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is engaged, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the...
... right button (4) once. Slide your finger in a row. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad to keep scrolling...connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is engaged, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the...
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Ejects the optical disc drive tray. If this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to help you use specific functions of the computer. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Drive eject button Functions Execute the task that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. You can change the default assignment with special buttons to each button by default. n 35 N
Ejects the optical disc drive tray. If this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to help you use specific functions of the computer. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Drive eject button Functions Execute the task that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. You can change the default assignment with special buttons to each button by default. n 35 N
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... editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Launching or exiting your 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 equipped with the appropriate software. ! To use the software, see...
... editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Launching or exiting your 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 equipped with the appropriate software. ! To use the software, see...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the drive eject button. ✍ If the drive ... a disc 1 Turn on your computer. If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management. The drive tray slides out. ! The substitute drive eject button, however, is not functional if...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the drive eject button. ✍ If the drive ... a disc 1 Turn on your computer. If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management. The drive tray slides out. ! The substitute drive eject button, however, is not functional if...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 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. Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! 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). Be sure to bring the computer back into place. !
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 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. Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! 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). Be sure to bring the computer back into place. !
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... type of optical disc drive supports which types of 50 GB). *5 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. BD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on...
... type of optical disc drive supports which types of 50 GB). *5 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. BD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on...
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... standard, you output video signals through digital connections, such as it is not possible. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. As with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. For inquiries ... recommended that conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. This unit is compliant with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some music discs encoded with this unit. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. To play or view the ...
... standard, you output video signals through digital connections, such as it is not possible. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. As with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. For inquiries ... recommended that conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. This unit is compliant with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some music discs encoded with this unit. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. To play or view the ...