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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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... Use Congratulations on your purchase 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...slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! How to provide a state-of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and ...
... Use Congratulations on your purchase 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...slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! How to provide a state-of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and ...
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...and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and ...following categories to the original factory settings - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your entire... assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Get started with my VAIO Get help in ...
...and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and ...following categories to the original factory settings - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your entire... assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Get started with my VAIO Get help in ...
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... computer. To access this on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Features and options may be available on your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. See the specifications...
... computer. To access this on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Features and options may be available on your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. See the specifications...
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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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... get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of your Sony VAIO computer. You can find it at our site, you might need. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most ... number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Visit the web site at a U.S. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In order to find it on your computer ...
... get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of your Sony VAIO computer. You can find it at our site, you might need. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most ... number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Visit the web site at a U.S. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In order to find it on your computer ...
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Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating ...
Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating ...
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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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... Functions with a lithium ion battery pack and can extend the life of data, you should save your data frequently. Your computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. To avoid loss of your battery pack if you will lose all unsaved data. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using...
... Functions with a lithium ion battery pack and can extend the life of data, you should save your data frequently. Your computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. To avoid loss of your battery pack if you will lose all unsaved data. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using...
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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 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.
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 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. ! 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.
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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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... computer screen. If you disconnect a display cable from your computer screen, an external display, simultaneous output to 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...
... computer screen. If you disconnect a display cable from your computer screen, an external display, simultaneous output to 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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.... When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. For details on some software. 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...
.... When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. For details on some software. 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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Slide your computer. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide two fingers linearly in or pinch close to zoom out. ✍ You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available ... left to move backward and flick right to move your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally. Slide your finger 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 the touch pad. To change the...
Slide your computer. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide two fingers linearly in or pinch close to zoom out. ✍ You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available ... left to move backward and flick right to move your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally. Slide your finger 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 the touch pad. To change the...
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...a mouse. You cannot turn on the LCD backlight, do any of your finger on the touch pad. ! Special-function button WEB button VAIO button DISPLAY OFF button Functions While the computer is in Sleep mode or Hibernate mode. To turn on your computer. The WEB button is ...not functional while the computer is in this function. Slide your computer. Even if you use specific functions of the computer. 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 ...
...a mouse. You cannot turn on the LCD backlight, do any of your finger on the touch pad. ! Special-function button WEB button VAIO button DISPLAY OFF button Functions While the computer is in Sleep mode or Hibernate mode. To turn on your computer. The WEB button is ...not functional while the computer is in this function. Slide your computer. Even if you use specific functions of the computer. 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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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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...) 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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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 properties window. To use the ...
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 properties window. To use the ...
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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. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. n 39 N 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. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. n 39 N The drive tray slides out.