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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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...Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ...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, ...
...Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ...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, ...
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...; Help and Support - You can find the answers you need. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers...
...; Help and Support - You can find the answers you need. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers...
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...: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - May be able to...
...: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - May be able to...
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on... 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...
Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on... 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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...Center If you might need. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.com...data rescue, and any repair service you do not find the nearest location. Visit the web site at our site, you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the problem 5. In order to find the...
...Center If you might need. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.com...data rescue, and any repair service you do not find the nearest location. Visit the web site at our site, you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the problem 5. In order to find the...
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... completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Before starting your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner...
... completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Before starting your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner...
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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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... recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To avoid loss of the Battery Charge Functions with the VAIO Control Center. You can be recharged any time. When the battery pack is running on the battery, you should either connect the AC adapter to...
... recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To avoid loss of the Battery Charge Functions with the VAIO Control Center. You can be recharged any time. When the battery pack is running on the battery, you should either connect the AC adapter to...
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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. ! 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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...+F5 keys and then the m or < key. Multiple displays may not be used only after the operating system is selected as a single desktop. 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...
...+F5 keys and then the m or < key. Multiple displays may not be used only after the operating system is selected as a single desktop. 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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... to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. 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 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. To make the view...
... to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. 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 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. To make the view...
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...operations. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Slide your computer. Pinch open to scroll vertically. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. With some software... applications, you can pinch on the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the ...
...operations. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Slide your computer. Pinch open to scroll vertically. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. With some software... applications, you can pinch on the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the ...
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... you use specific functions of the following: - While the computer is off the LCD backlight. Press any special-function button. - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer may not be equipped with a USB device, such as the...Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 36) for more information. ! Press any key. - You can change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center. ! Turns off , the WEB button activates the Quick Web Access function and launches the web browser used with this section may...
... you use specific functions of the following: - While the computer is off the LCD backlight. Press any special-function button. - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer may not be equipped with a USB device, such as the...Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 36) for more information. ! Press any key. - You can change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center. ! Turns off , the WEB button activates the Quick Web Access function and launches the web browser used with this section may...
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... the Quick Web Access function, your computer must be available 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...
... the Quick Web Access function, your computer must be available 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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... the Fn key for a shortcut. ❑ any of the following: ❑ Click the icon located at the lower left corner 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 a shortcut. ❑ any of the following: ❑ Click the icon located at the lower left corner 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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... main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in the main window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 38 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the appropriate software. ! For detailed information on the...
... main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in the main window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 38 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the appropriate software. ! For detailed information on the...
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The drive tray slides out. n 39 N See the specifications to open the drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on 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. 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 See the specifications to open the drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on 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. 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.