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...the Indicator Lights 19 Connecting a Power Source 20 Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using Special-function Buttons 33 Using the Built-in Camera 35 Using the Optical... Modes 99 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 101 Connecting an External Microphone 104 Connecting a USB Device 105 Connecting an i.LINK Device 107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 109 Setting the Password 110 Using the VAIO Control Center 117 Using the Power Saving Modes 118 Using the...
...the Indicator Lights 19 Connecting a Power Source 20 Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using Special-function Buttons 33 Using the Built-in Camera 35 Using the Optical... Modes 99 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 101 Connecting an External Microphone 104 Connecting a USB Device 105 Connecting an i.LINK Device 107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 109 Setting the Password 110 Using the VAIO Control Center 117 Using the Power Saving Modes 118 Using the...
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... find differences in the information when your computer, visit the Sony online support web sites at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin... American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in audio, video, computing,...
... find differences in the information when your computer, visit the Sony online support web sites at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin... American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in audio, video, computing,...
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...-in the form of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Information about your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. You can find the answers you need. An...
...-in the form of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Information about your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. You can find the answers you need. An...
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... only) - May be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Features and options may be included with the preinstalled programs on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All...
... only) - May be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Features and options may be included with the preinstalled programs on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All...
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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://www.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://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
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... with the set up of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at our site, you might need. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the...the software program that is the last 7 digits of your VAIO PC. You can find the information you are looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. In order ...
... with the set up of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at our site, you might need. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the...the software program that is the last 7 digits of your VAIO PC. You can find the information you are looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. In order ...
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Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied ...
Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied ...
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... charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N ...longer, enable the battery care function. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to 3 in...above and check detailed information. To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life ...
... charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N ...longer, enable the battery care function. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to 3 in...above and check detailed information. To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life ...
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Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 29 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet 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 VAIO Update Options and then follow the on-screen instructions. !
Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 29 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet 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 VAIO Update Options 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 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-...
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Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Toggles among your computer screen. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 ... the power. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Toggles among your computer screen. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 ... the power. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
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Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. 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 ...touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button. Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you...
Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. 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 ...touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button. Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you...
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... a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™ * media or a music/video file stored on the built-in storage device. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. x Stop button Stops playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc* media or a music/video file stored on the built-in ...storage device. . You can change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. u Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of the computer. Previous track button Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous...
... a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™ * media or a music/video file stored on the built-in storage device. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. x Stop button Stops playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc* media or a music/video file stored on the built-in ...storage device. . You can change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. u Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of the computer. Previous track button Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Buttons above the numeric keypad Special-function button Muting button Volume control buttons Drive eject button Functions Turns the volume on the optical disc drive. Ejects the optical disc drive tray. n 34 N If this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on and off. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Buttons above the numeric keypad Special-function button Muting button Volume control buttons Drive eject button Functions Turns the volume on the optical disc drive. Ejects the optical disc drive tray. n 34 N If this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on and off. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume.
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...-in MOTION EYE camera with the appropriate software. ! With the preinstalled image capture software, you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 35 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. To use...
...-in MOTION EYE camera with the appropriate software. ! With the preinstalled image capture software, you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 35 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. To use...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 36 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the drive eject button. ✍...specifications to eject the drive tray with an optical disc drive. If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to find out about the configuration of your computer. Features and options in this section may not.... To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 36 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the drive eject button. ✍...specifications to eject the drive tray with an optical disc drive. If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to find out about the configuration of your computer. Features and options in this section may not.... To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management.
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into Normal mode before removing the disc. Be sure to bring the computer back into place. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into Normal mode before removing the disc. Be sure to bring the computer back into place. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
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...±RW/RAM disc drive on the model you purchased. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. BD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc media, depending on your...
...±RW/RAM disc drive on the model you purchased. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. BD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc media, depending on your...
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... the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may cause the computer to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Region settings are... not compliant with discs that conform to play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N ! When you cannot play on the other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output...
... the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may cause the computer to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Region settings are... not compliant with discs that conform to play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N ! When you cannot play on the other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on your computer while the optical disc drive is writing ... the computer may not be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Do not use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations: ❑ Some CD players and...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on your computer while the optical disc drive is writing ... the computer may not be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Do not use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations: ❑ Some CD players and...