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... Source 18 Using the Battery Pack 20 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 35 Using Special-function Buttons 36 Using the Built-in Camera 37 Using the Optical... Display Modes 120 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 121 Connecting an External Microphone 123 Connecting a USB Device 124 Connecting an i.LINK Device 126 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 128 Selecting Performance Modes 129 Setting the Password 132 Using Intel(R) VT 139 Using the...
... Source 18 Using the Battery Pack 20 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 35 Using Special-function Buttons 36 Using the Built-in Camera 37 Using the Optical... Display Modes 120 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 121 Connecting an External Microphone 123 Connecting a USB Device 124 Connecting an i.LINK Device 126 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 128 Selecting Performance Modes 129 Setting the Password 132 Using Intel(R) VT 139 Using the...
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n3 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 143 Adding and Removing Memory 144 Precautions 150 Safety Information 151 Care and Maintenance Information 154 Handling Your Computer 155 Handling the LCD Screen ...
n3 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 143 Adding and Removing Memory 144 Precautions 150 Safety Information 151 Care and Maintenance Information 154 Handling Your Computer 155 Handling the LCD Screen ...
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... illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the VAIO Link web site at http://www.vaio-link.com. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to the on your computer. How to provide you with a state-of-the...
... illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the VAIO Link web site at http://www.vaio-link.com. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to the on your computer. How to provide you with a state-of-the...
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...computer. An overview of your computer and information about your VAIO computer. 1. On-screen Documentation ❑ User Guide (This manual) - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about solving common problems. ... language. 3 Select the guide you want to read. ✍ You can manually browse to the user guides by going to Computer > VAIO (C:) (your C drive) > Documentation > Documentation and opening the folder for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you learn to use...
...computer. An overview of your computer and information about your VAIO computer. 1. On-screen Documentation ❑ User Guide (This manual) - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about solving common problems. ... language. 3 Select the guide you want to read. ✍ You can manually browse to the user guides by going to Computer > VAIO (C:) (your C drive) > Documentation > Documentation and opening the folder for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you learn to use...
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... other information resources are also available: ❑ The Club VAIO community at http://club-vaio.com provides the possibility to ask questions to contact VAIO-Link, have any problem with the computer, visit the VAIO-Link web site at http://www.vaio-link.com for troubleshooting guidance. If you can be found...on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO computer. The serial number is located on the VAIO-Link web site. In case you have the serial number of your VAIO computer ready at http://www.sonystyle-europe.com. Support Web Sites If you ...
... other information resources are also available: ❑ The Club VAIO community at http://club-vaio.com provides the possibility to ask questions to contact VAIO-Link, have any problem with the computer, visit the VAIO-Link web site at http://www.vaio-link.com for troubleshooting guidance. If you can be found...on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO computer. The serial number is located on the VAIO-Link web site. In case you have the serial number of your VAIO computer ready at http://www.sonystyle-europe.com. Support Web Sites If you ...
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Getting Started > Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 10) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 18) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 30) n9 N
Getting Started > Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 10) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 18) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 30) n9 N
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N A ASSIST button (page 36) B Window arrangement button (page 36) C VAIO button (page 36) D Drive eject button*1 (page 36), (page 38) E Presentation button*2 (page 36) F SPEED mode indicator (page 17), (page 129) G Performance selector switch (page ...
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N A ASSIST button (page 36) B Window arrangement button (page 36) C VAIO button (page 36) D Drive eject button*1 (page 36), (page 38) E Presentation button*2 (page 36) F SPEED mode indicator (page 17), (page 129) G Performance selector switch (page ...
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...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 Charge Capacity The battery charge capacity gradually decreases as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 141) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as the number of 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 Charge Capacity The battery charge capacity gradually decreases as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 141) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as the number of battery ...
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... 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. ! The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates for enhancing your VAIO computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more...
... 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. ! The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates for enhancing your VAIO computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more...
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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 35) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 36) ❑ Using the Built-...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 35) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 36) ❑ Using the Built-...
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... Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. If you disconnect a display cable from your computer screen. 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.
... Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. If you disconnect a display cable from your computer screen. 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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See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Provides the lowest level of power consumption. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to ... off. When you execute this command, the states of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn 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 an image or a document displayed on...
See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Provides the lowest level of power consumption. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to ... off. When you execute this command, the states of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn 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 an image or a document displayed on...
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... turn on and off the keyboard backlight after inactivity of keyboard operations. To change the backlit keyboard settings 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Keyboard and Mouse and Backlit KB. ✍ Ambient light intensity is equipped with a backlit keyboard, you can set... a time period to ambient light intensity. Blocking the ambient light sensor may not be available on the keyboard backlight. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 34 N Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings Some features and options may turn off according to turn on ...
... turn on and off the keyboard backlight after inactivity of keyboard operations. To change the backlit keyboard settings 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Keyboard and Mouse and Backlit KB. ✍ Ambient light intensity is equipped with a backlit keyboard, you can set... a time period to ambient light intensity. Blocking the ambient light sensor may not be available on the keyboard backlight. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 34 N Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings Some features and options may turn off according to turn on ...
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...available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Be sure to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button (3) once. Slide your finger ...Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad (1) to scroll vertically. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can move your computer. Press the left button. Slide your finger on an item ...
...available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Be sure to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button (3) once. Slide your finger ...Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad (1) to scroll vertically. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can move your computer. Press the left button. Slide your finger on an item ...
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... your model. To resume the previous window state, press this section may not be available on and off or in Normal mode or Sleep mode. VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery or turns the volume on your computer. You can change the default assignment with the... this button once again. See the specifications to the button by resizing the windows so that is in Hibernate mode, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Recovery Center. While the computer is off , depending on the desktop. Window arrangement button By default, the window arrangement button shows all fit on your...
... your model. To resume the previous window state, press this section may not be available on and off or in Normal mode or Sleep mode. VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery or turns the volume on your computer. You can change the default assignment with the... this button once again. See the specifications to the button by resizing the windows so that is in Hibernate mode, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Recovery Center. While the computer is off , depending on the desktop. Window arrangement button By default, the window arrangement button shows all fit on your...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 37 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the appropriate software. ! To use the software, see ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 37 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the appropriate software. ! To use the software, see ...
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... exert pressure on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to hold the bottom of your computer. Be sure to open the drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer may not be equipped with the label side facing upward and...
... exert pressure on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to hold the bottom of your computer. Be sure to open the drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer may not be equipped with the label side facing upward and...
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Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc. Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc. Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
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... media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *4 Supports writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on...
... media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *4 Supports writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on...
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... it may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is strongly recommended that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. VAIO computers may cause the computer to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer's optical disc drives. Region settings are not compliant...and some contents of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is designed to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. When you output video signals through digital connections, such as it...
... it may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is strongly recommended that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. VAIO computers may cause the computer to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer's optical disc drives. Region settings are not compliant...and some contents of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is designed to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. When you output video signals through digital connections, such as it...