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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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... from those of your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ How to find out about the configuration of ...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 audio, video, computing,...
... from those of your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ How to find out about the configuration of ...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 audio, video, computing,...
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... and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. You can find the answers you need. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless...
... and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. You can find the answers you need. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless...
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... functions. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer.
... functions. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer.
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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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....sonystyle.com/backstage to receive 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 our site, you may call Sony directly. In order to find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of...
....sonystyle.com/backstage to receive 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 our site, you may call Sony directly. In order to find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of...
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... Computer (page 30) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer.
... Computer (page 30) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your 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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... the remaining battery life becomes short. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. To avoid loss of your battery pack if you will lose all unsaved data. You can be recharged any time. Getting Started > Using...
... the remaining battery life becomes short. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. To avoid loss of your battery pack if you will lose all unsaved data. You can be recharged any time. Getting Started > Using...
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... your battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 102) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the...
... your battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 102) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the...
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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. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support 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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... connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28). For details on the power. 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. See the help file...
... connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28). For details on the power. 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. See the help file...
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...touch pad. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for zooming. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Be sure to scroll vertically. Slide your computer. Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is connected to your finger along the ...Scroll Flick Pinch Description Slide your finger in quick motion on the touch pad with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object...
...touch pad. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for zooming. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Be sure to scroll vertically. Slide your computer. Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is connected to your finger along the ...Scroll Flick Pinch Description Slide your finger in quick motion on the touch pad with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object...
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...in Sleep mode or Hibernate mode. You cannot turn on the LCD backlight, do any of the following: - Special-function button WEB button VAIO button DISPLAY OFF button Functions While the computer is off the LCD backlight. While the computer is in this function. See Using the Quick ... the WEB button launches the web browser assigned to the button by default. See the specifications to help you change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. Press any key. - To turn on the LCD backlight with this section may be ...
...in Sleep mode or Hibernate mode. You cannot turn on the LCD backlight, do any of the following: - Special-function button WEB button VAIO button DISPLAY OFF button Functions While the computer is off the LCD backlight. While the computer is in this function. See Using the Quick ... the WEB button launches the web browser assigned to the button by default. See the specifications to help you change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. Press any key. - To turn on the LCD backlight with this section may be ...
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... Web Access function, your computer must be available on your computer. Once you immediately to find out about the configuration of your computer. 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...
... Web Access function, your computer must be available on your computer. Once you immediately to find out about the configuration of your computer. 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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... the Fn key for shortcuts. ❑ the Scr Lk key in combination with the Fn key for a shortcut. ❑ any of the screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 37 N Exiting the Quick Web Access Function ! To exit the Quick Web Access function, do any port and...
... the Fn key for shortcuts. ❑ the Scr Lk key in combination with the Fn key for a shortcut. ❑ any of the screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 37 N Exiting the Quick Web Access Function ! To exit the Quick Web Access function, do any port and...
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... or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Launching or exiting your desired icon in camera. 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 camera.
... or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Launching or exiting your desired icon in camera. 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 camera.
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To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. n 39 N 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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. The drive tray slides out.
To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. n 39 N 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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. The drive tray slides out.
