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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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To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. How to provide a state-of your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before...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 audio, video, computing, and communications...
To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. How to provide a state-of your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before...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 audio, video, computing, and communications...
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.... 2. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. You can find the answers you need. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual... categories to the original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Information about your...
.... 2. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. You can find the answers you need. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual... categories to the original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Information about your...
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... may be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer.
... may be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Before Use > Finding More 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://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://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
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...display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at a U.S. In order to find the ...compartment of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, ...
...display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at a U.S. In order to find the ...compartment of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, ...
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... using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. !
... using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with 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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... the battery, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Your computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. You can be recharged any time. To avoid loss of data while the computer is running out of power while the computer is...
... the battery, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Your computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. You can be recharged any time. To avoid loss of data while the computer is running out of power while the computer is...
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... 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. ❑...
... 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. ❑...
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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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... command, the states of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on some software. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. 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 an image or a document displayed on ...
... command, the states of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on some software. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. 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 an image or a document displayed on ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad to keep scrolling ... connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to use the VAIO Control Center. ! If you will be able to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). Slide your...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad to keep scrolling ... connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to use the VAIO Control Center. ! If you will be able to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). Slide your...
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...with special buttons to find out about the configuration of the following: - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer may not be equipped with the VAIO Control Center. ! Features and options in this function. The WEB button is not ... web browser used with this section may be available on the LCD backlight, do any of your finger on the LCD backlight with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. See the specifications to help you change the button assignment with a USB device, ...
...with special buttons to find out about the configuration of the following: - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer may not be equipped with the VAIO Control Center. ! Features and options in this function. The WEB button is not ... web browser used with this section may be available on the LCD backlight, do any of your finger on the LCD backlight with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. See the specifications to help you change the button assignment with a USB device, ...
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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 ...
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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...; Press the WEB button. ❑ Press the power button on the Quick Web Access function, click the lower right corner of the screen. 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...
...; Press the WEB button. ❑ Press the power button on the Quick Web Access function, click the lower right corner of the screen. 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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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 a ...
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 a ...
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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 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. n 39 N To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. 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. 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. n 39 N To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. The drive tray slides out.