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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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... system. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ You may find out about the configuration of -the-art personal computing... find differences in the information when 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 ...
... system. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ You may find out about the configuration of -the-art personal computing... find differences in the information when 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 ...
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... of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. You can find the answers you need. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as below: - To access Help and Support...
... of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. You can find the answers you need. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as below: - To access Help and Support...
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See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. To access this on your computer. Features and options may be able to find out about ...
See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. To access this on your computer. Features and options may be able to find out about ...
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... 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://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
... 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://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
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... the barcode. 3 The operating system on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of your... VAIO PC. In order to find it on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you might need. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle.com...
... the barcode. 3 The operating system on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of your... VAIO PC. In order to find it on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you might need. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle.com...
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... Safely (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 29) Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with 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...
... Safely (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 29) Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with 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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If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. 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...
If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. 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...
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At the confirmation prompt, click OK. 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. 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.
At the confirmation prompt, click OK. 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. 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.
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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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Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < ... intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. For details on and off . 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...
Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < ... intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. For details on and off . 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...
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... button. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with applications...
... button. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with applications...
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...the next song/file during audio playback. n 33 N Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of the computer. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to the button by default. Previous track button Plays the previous ...the volume. Stop button Stops playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc* media or a music/video file stored on the built-in the VAIO Launcher. Special-function button S1 button VOL-/VOL+ buttons Functions Executes the task that is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions...
...the next song/file during audio playback. n 33 N Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of the computer. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to the button by default. Previous track button Plays the previous ...the volume. Stop button Stops playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc* media or a music/video file stored on the built-in the VAIO Launcher. Special-function button S1 button VOL-/VOL+ buttons Functions Executes the task that is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions...
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... EYE camera. Do not place your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 34 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software. !
... EYE camera. Do not place your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 34 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software. !
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Features and options in this section may not be available on 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. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. n 35 N
Features and options in this section may not be available on 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. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. n 35 N
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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. Be sure to open the drive. 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. !
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. Be sure to open the drive. 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. !
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... which type of optical disc drive supports which types of 50 GB). *5 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. 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 your...
... which type of optical disc drive supports which types of 50 GB). *5 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. 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 your...
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... two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may cause the computer to play or view the contents on the other optical media devices,... This product is compliant with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. The AACS key update requires Internet access. Unless your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. Do not use with your external...
... two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may cause the computer to play or view the contents on the other optical media devices,... This product is compliant with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. The AACS key update requires Internet access. Unless your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. Do not use with your external...
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...this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer is writing data to a disc ❑ Only use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations: ❑ Some CD players and computer ...the computer may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. For information on how to use circular discs. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to a disc. Notes ...
...this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer is writing data to a disc ❑ Only use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations: ❑ Some CD players and computer ...the computer may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. For information on how to use circular discs. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to a disc. Notes ...