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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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... look slightly different from those 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 find...
... look slightly different from those 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 find...
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You can find the answers you need. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Get started with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Information about your...
You can find the answers you need. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Get started with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Information about your...
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... Use > Finding More about configuration of your computer. To access this on your computer. Features and options may be able to find out about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions.
... Use > Finding More about configuration of your computer. To access this on your computer. Features and options may be able to find out about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions.
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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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...operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO PC. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on the Sony online support web site. Customer Information Center If you do not find it on your ... that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. In order to find the nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle....
...operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO PC. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on the Sony online support web site. Customer Information Center If you do not find it on your ... that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. In order to find the nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle....
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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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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. 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.
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... pack if you should save your data frequently. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of the Battery Charge Functions with the VAIO Control Center. If the battery pack runs out of power while the computer is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can extend the life...
... pack if you should save your data frequently. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of the Battery Charge Functions with the VAIO Control Center. If the battery pack runs out of power while the computer is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can extend the life...
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See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 102) 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.
See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 102) 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. ❑ 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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...+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. Combinations and Functions with 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...
...+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. Combinations and Functions with 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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See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 ... (page 28). For details on the power. 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. To make the view...
See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 ... (page 28). For details on the power. 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. To make the view...
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... out. ✍ You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is engaged, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Pinch open to zoom in a row. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on an...
... out. ✍ You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is engaged, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Pinch open to zoom in a row. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on an...
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...While the computer is activated. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of the computer. You can change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. Press any key. - Even if you use specific functions of your finger on the ...the LCD backlight, do any special-function button. - The WEB button is not functional while the computer is in this function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer may not be equipped with special buttons to help you...
...While the computer is activated. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of the computer. You can change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. Press any key. - Even if you use specific functions of your finger on the ...the LCD backlight, do any special-function button. - The WEB button is not functional while the computer is in this function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer may not be equipped with special buttons to help you...
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... Function To activate the Quick Web Access function, your computer. See the specifications to access the Internet without launching the Windows operating system. 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 To activate the Quick Web Access function, your computer. See the specifications to access the Internet without launching the Windows operating system. 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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For detailed information on how to exit the Quick Web Access function. icon located at the Notes on the computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 37 N Exiting the Quick Web Access Function ! To launch the Windows operating system, you cannot use or restrictions ...
For detailed information on how to exit the Quick Web Access function. icon located at the Notes on the computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 37 N Exiting the Quick Web Access Function ! To launch the Windows operating system, you cannot use or restrictions ...
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... Companion 3, and WebCam Companion 3. 2 Click your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in the properties window. 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. Video conferences are...
... Companion 3, and WebCam Companion 3. 2 Click your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in the properties window. 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. Video conferences are...
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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. n 39 N 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. See the specifications to open the drive.
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. n 39 N 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. See the specifications to open the drive.