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... the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using Special-function Buttons 33 Using the Built-in Camera 34 Using the Optical...Display Modes 74 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 76 Connecting an External Microphone 79 Connecting a USB Device 80 Connecting an i.LINK Device 82 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 84 Setting the Password 85 Using the VAIO Control Center 90 Using the Power Saving Modes 91 Using the...
... the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using Special-function Buttons 33 Using the Built-in Camera 34 Using the Optical...Display Modes 74 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 76 Connecting an External Microphone 79 Connecting a USB Device 80 Connecting an i.LINK Device 82 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 84 Setting the Password 85 Using the VAIO Control Center 90 Using the Power Saving Modes 91 Using the...
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...this manual may not be available on your computer, visit the Sony online support web sites at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin ...American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find out about the configuration of this User Guide is intended for users of -the-...
...this manual may not be available on your computer, visit the Sony online support web sites at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin ...American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find out about the configuration of this User Guide is intended for users of -the-...
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... information. 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. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - You...
... information. 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. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - You...
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... be included with the preinstalled programs 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.
... be included with the preinstalled programs 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.
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... commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the 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://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
... commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the 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://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
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... set up of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you are looking for your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized ...the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the problem 5. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. In order to find it on...
... set up of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you are looking for your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized ...the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the problem 5. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. In order to find it on...
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... Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 29) Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied...
... Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 29) Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied...
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..., enable the battery care function. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to 3 in To enable the...
..., enable the battery care function. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to 3 in To enable the...
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n 26 N Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper. At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
n 26 N Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper. At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
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Your computer must be connected to the Internet 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 VAIO Update Options and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 29 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates.
Your computer must be connected to the Internet 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 VAIO Update Options and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 29 N Updating Your Computer Be sure 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 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 8 (... decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to both.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 8 (... decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to both.
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... Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Be sure to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the right button (4) once. Press the left button twice. If you disable the touch pad before connecting a mouse, you ... Slide your computer. Press the left button (3) once. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. 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 along the...
... Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Be sure to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the right button (4) once. Press the left button twice. If you disable the touch pad before connecting a mouse, you ... Slide your computer. Press the left button (3) once. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. 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 along the...
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...Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc* media or a music/video file stored on the built-in the VAIO Launcher. Stop button Stops playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™* media or a music/video file stored on the built-in storage ...device. Next track button Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to display the setup window. * On models with a Blu-ray ...
...Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc* media or a music/video file stored on the built-in the VAIO Launcher. Stop button Stops playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™* media or a music/video file stored on the built-in storage ...device. Next track button Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to display the setup window. * On models with a Blu-ray ...
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... the preinstalled image capture software 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the desired icon in the main window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 34 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software.
... the preinstalled image capture software 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the desired icon in the main window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 34 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software.
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Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer. n 35 N See the specifications to find out about the configuration of 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 your computer. n 35 N See the specifications to find out about the configuration of 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.
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The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle 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 when your computer is in gently. ! Be sure to open the drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 36 N To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to bring the computer back into place. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it down until the disc clicks into Normal mode before removing the disc.
The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle 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 when your computer is in gently. ! Be sure to open the drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 36 N To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to bring the computer back into place. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it down until the disc clicks into Normal mode before removing the disc.
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...*5 P P PR PR PR PR PR P P Combo *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc media, depending on the...
...*5 P P PR PR PR PR PR P P Combo *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc media, depending on the...
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This product is designed to malfunction. When you cannot play on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Region settings are not compliant with discs that a ... display is strongly recommended that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. It is compliant with other side. To play back discs that the audio side...
This product is designed to malfunction. When you cannot play on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Region settings are not compliant with discs that a ... display is strongly recommended that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. It is compliant with other side. To play back discs that the audio side...
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...RAM media. ❑ You may not be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. To play some of the power saving modes while your computer is writing data to a disc ❑ Only use circular discs. For information... strike or shake your computer, or the computer may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. Do not use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do...
...RAM media. ❑ You may not be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. To play some of the power saving modes while your computer is writing data to a disc ❑ Only use circular discs. For information... strike or shake your computer, or the computer may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. Do not use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do...