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n2 N Contents Before Use 4 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 5 Ergonomic Considerations 8 Getting Started 10 Locating Controls and Ports 11 About the Indicator Lights... Your Computer Safely 23 Using the Power Saving Modes 24 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 27 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 33 Using the Special-function Button 34 Using the Built...Selecting Display Modes 72 Connecting an External Microphone 73 Connecting a USB Device 74 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 76 Setting the Password 77 Using AMD-V 84 Using the...
n2 N Contents Before Use 4 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 5 Ergonomic Considerations 8 Getting Started 10 Locating Controls and Ports 11 About the Indicator Lights... Your Computer Safely 23 Using the Power Saving Modes 24 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 27 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 33 Using the Special-function Button 34 Using the Built...Selecting Display Modes 72 Connecting an External Microphone 73 Connecting a USB Device 74 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 76 Setting the Password 77 Using AMD-V 84 Using the...
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... find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer, visit the VAIO Support web site at http://support.vaio.sony.eu/. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Before Use ...> n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of this manual may not be available on your computer....
... find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer, visit the VAIO Support web site at http://support.vaio.sony.eu/. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Before Use ...> n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of this manual may not be available on your computer....
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Regulations, Guarantee and Service Support ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read the Regulations, Guarantee and Service Support carefully.
Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Regulations, Guarantee and Service Support ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read the Regulations, Guarantee and Service Support carefully.
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On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User Guide - To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Windows Help and Support - A comprehensive resource for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you learn to use your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information. General information of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2. To access Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support, or press and hold the Microsoft Windows key and press the F1 key.
On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User Guide - To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Windows Help and Support - A comprehensive resource for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you learn to use your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information. General information of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2. To access Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support, or press and hold the Microsoft Windows key and press the F1 key.
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...hand. The serial number is located on the VAIO Support web site. If you have problems locating your serial number, more guidance can visit our products web site at http://www.vaio.eu/, or our online store at http://support.vaio.sony.eu/ for troubleshooting guidance. Before Use > Finding... More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites If you have any problem with the computer...
...hand. The serial number is located on the VAIO Support web site. If you have problems locating your serial number, more guidance can visit our products web site at http://www.vaio.eu/, or our online store at http://support.vaio.sony.eu/ for troubleshooting guidance. Before Use > Finding... More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites If you have any problem with the computer...
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Getting Started > Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 13) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 14) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 16) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 23) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 24) ❑ Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition (page 27) n 10 N
Getting Started > Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 13) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 14) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 16) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 23) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 24) ❑ Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition (page 27) n 10 N
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... LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch to the unlock position. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch, put your VAIO computer. Some VAIO computers may only function with a genuine Sony battery pack. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 18 N To remove the battery pack ! You will lose all unsaved data if...
... LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch to the unlock position. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch, put your VAIO computer. Some VAIO computers may only function with a genuine Sony battery pack. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 18 N To remove the battery pack ! You will lose all unsaved data if...
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To get the most out of the battery pack extends. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 21 N Checking the Battery Charge Capacity The battery charge capacity gradually decreases as the number of battery charging increases or the duration of use of the battery pack, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings. To check the battery charge capacity 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery. ✍ Additionally, you can enable the battery care function to extend the life of the battery pack.
To get the most out of the battery pack extends. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 21 N Checking the Battery Charge Capacity The battery charge capacity gradually decreases as the number of battery charging increases or the duration of use of the battery pack, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings. To check the battery charge capacity 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery. ✍ Additionally, you can enable the battery care function to extend the life of the battery pack.
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See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 24) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 22 N Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running on battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center.
See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 24) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 22 N Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running on battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center.
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... sure to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to update your VAIO computer with the following software applications for enhancing your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates available on the Internet, and downloads and installs them ...on the computer. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 5 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Update 5 and then follow the on-screen instructions. !
... sure to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to update your VAIO computer with the following software applications for enhancing your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates available on the Internet, and downloads and installs them ...on the computer. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 5 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Update 5 and then follow the on-screen instructions. !
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... running at an optimum level. On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is on. ❑ On models... without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Care, and VAIO Care. ! The VAIO Care Rescue can be used to recover your computer in Optimum Condition n 29 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer ...
... running at an optimum level. On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is on. ❑ On models... without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Care, and VAIO Care. ! The VAIO Care Rescue can be used to recover your computer in Optimum Condition n 29 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer ...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using the Special-function Button (page 34) ❑ Using the ...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using the Special-function Button (page 34) ❑ Using the ...
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... computer screen goes blank. Press the Enter key to the computer screen. Use of your computer while an external display is finished launching. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. If you disconnect a display cable from your...
... computer screen goes blank. Press the Enter key to the computer screen. Use of your computer while an external display is finished launching. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. If you disconnect a display cable from your...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernation n 32 N Function Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 24). To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in storage device and the system power is turned off. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. For details on the power.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernation n 32 N Function Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 24). To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in storage device and the system power is turned off. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. For details on the power.
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with applications that support a ... a mouse, you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with applications that support a ... a mouse, you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button...
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While the computer is in Hibernate mode. Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is off, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Care Rescue. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Special-function Button Using the Special-function Button Your computer is equipped with the special button to help you use specific functions of the computer. n 34 N Special-function button ASSIST button Functions Launches the VAIO Care while the computer on.
While the computer is in Hibernate mode. Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is off, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Care Rescue. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Special-function Button Using the Special-function Button Your computer is equipped with the special button to help you use specific functions of the computer. n 34 N Special-function button ASSIST button Functions Launches the VAIO Care while the computer on.
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...-in camera. Do not place your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the appropriate software. ! Launching or exiting your computer into...
...-in camera. Do not place your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the appropriate software. ! Launching or exiting your computer into...
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... tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Do not exert pressure on the right side of the computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 36 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is in the middle of the drive tray with an optical...
... tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Do not exert pressure on the right side of the computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 36 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is in the middle of the drive tray with an optical...
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... out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N Supported Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your...
... out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N Supported Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your...
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Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media... the disc, playback is strongly recommended that are required for use with your computer's optical disc drives. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N ! When you output video signals through digital connections, such ...disc writing is not supported. ! When you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for some music discs encoded with your VAIO computer, be compatible with other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to the Compact Disc (CD) standard....
Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media... the disc, playback is strongly recommended that are required for use with your computer's optical disc drives. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N ! When you output video signals through digital connections, such ...disc writing is not supported. ! When you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for some music discs encoded with your VAIO computer, be compatible with other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to the Compact Disc (CD) standard....