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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 87 Connecting a USB Device 88 Connecting an i.LINK Device 90 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 92 Setting the Password 93 Using Intel® VT 100 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 87 Connecting a USB Device 88 Connecting an i.LINK Device 90 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 92 Setting the Password 93 Using Intel® VT 100 Using the...
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...> 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... 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. ...
...> 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... 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. ...
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... and more. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the... of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose...
... and more. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the... of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose...
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... be available on your computer. Features and options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - You may not be included with the preinstalled software programs...
... be available on your computer. Features and options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - You may not be included with the preinstalled software programs...
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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 ...
... 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 ...
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... fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. In order ...you do not find the contact numbers on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you might need. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you are ...
... fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. In order ...you do not find the contact numbers on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you might need. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you are ...
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...) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 30) Before starting your VAIO computer. !
...) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 30) Before starting your VAIO computer. !
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 38) D LCD screen (page 118) E WEB button* (page 35) F DISPLAY OFF button* (page 35) G VAIO button* (page 35) H Power button I Keyboard (page 32) J Touch pad (page 34) K Right button (page 34) L Fingerprint sensor* (page 69) M Left button (page 34) * On selected models only.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 38) D LCD screen (page 118) E WEB button* (page 35) F DISPLAY OFF button* (page 35) G VAIO button* (page 35) H Power button I Keyboard (page 32) J Touch pad (page 34) K Right button (page 34) L Fingerprint sensor* (page 69) M Left button (page 34) * On selected models only.
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... computer is in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life becomes short. Your computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you should...
... computer is in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life becomes short. Your computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you should...
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... Management (page 102) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as 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 ...
... Management (page 102) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as 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 ...
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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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... twice while holding down the Fn key, and then press the Enter key to switch the display output to select the display output. ! 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...
... twice while holding down the Fn key, and then press the Enter key to switch the display output to select the display output. ! 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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... 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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 33 N Function Changes the size of an image...
... 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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 33 N Function Changes the size of an image...
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... to move backward and flick right to scroll vertically. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to use the VAIO Control Center. ! With some software applications, you can flick left button. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse...
... to move backward and flick right to scroll vertically. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to use the VAIO Control Center. ! With some software applications, you can flick left button. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse...
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... button activates the Quick Web Access function and launches the web browser used with this section may be available on the LCD backlight with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. To turn on your computer. Even if you use specific functions of the following: - You can...the touch pad. ! Features and options in Normal mode, the WEB button launches the web browser assigned to the button by default. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer may not be equipped with the...
... button activates the Quick Web Access function and launches the web browser used with this section may be available on the LCD backlight with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. To turn on your computer. Even if you use specific functions of the following: - You can...the touch pad. ! Features and options in Normal mode, the WEB button launches the web browser assigned to the button by default. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer may not be equipped with the...
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... activate the Quick Web Access function 1 Press the WEB button on the computer. 2 Follow the instructions in this section may not be off. 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...
... activate the Quick Web Access function 1 Press the WEB button on the computer. 2 Follow the instructions in this section may not be off. 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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...) port, the USB ports, and the headphones jack. ❑ the "Memory Stick Duo" slot, the SD memory card slot, and the ExpressCard slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 37 N Exiting the Quick Web Access Function !
...) port, the USB ports, and the headphones jack. ❑ the "Memory Stick Duo" slot, the SD memory card slot, and the ExpressCard slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 37 N Exiting the Quick Web Access Function !
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... software, see the help file included with a 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 the software. ✍ When capturing an image or...
... software, see the help file included with a 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 the software. ✍ When capturing an image or...
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The drive tray slides out. n 39 N 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.
The drive tray slides out. n 39 N 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.