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...the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Updating Your Computer 28 Using Your VAIO Computer 29 Using the Keyboard 30 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using the Special-function Button 33 Using the Touch Sensor Buttons 34 Using the...Display Modes 82 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 84 Connecting an External Microphone 86 Connecting a USB Device 87 Connecting an i.LINK Device 89 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 91 Setting the Password 92 Using the VAIO Control Center 99 Using the Power Saving Modes 100 Using the...
...the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Updating Your Computer 28 Using Your VAIO Computer 29 Using the Keyboard 30 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using the Special-function Button 33 Using the Touch Sensor Buttons 34 Using the...Display Modes 82 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 84 Connecting an External Microphone 86 Connecting a USB Device 87 Connecting an i.LINK Device 89 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 91 Setting the Password 92 Using the VAIO Control Center 99 Using the Power Saving Modes 100 Using the...
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...Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of 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...and communications to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may find out about the configuration of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this User Guide is intended for users of the...
...Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of 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...and communications to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may find out about the configuration of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this User Guide is intended for users of the...
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... restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Information about your VAIO computer. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Use...
... restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Information about your VAIO computer. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Use...
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... the specifications to access the help files from the help files - May be able to find out about configuration of your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. To access this on your computer. Features and options may be included with the preinstalled programs...
... the specifications to access the help files from the help files - May be able to find out about configuration of your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. To access this on your computer. Features and options may be included with the preinstalled programs...
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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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....sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the contact numbers on your VAIO PC. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you do not find the nearest location. In Store Service & Support (available...
....sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the contact numbers on your VAIO PC. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you do not find the nearest location. In Store Service & Support (available...
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... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard...
... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard...
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...the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. 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 Wallpaper. If the battery charge ...capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. At the confirmation prompt, click OK. 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. ...
...the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. 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 Wallpaper. If the battery charge ...capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. At the confirmation prompt, click OK. 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. ...
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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 28 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 28 N Updating Your Computer Be sure 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 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using the Special-function Button (page 33) ❑ Using the ...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using the Special-function Button (page 33) ❑ Using the ...
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... the headphones. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn... then the m or < key. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information.
... the headphones. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn... then the m or < key. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information.
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When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. For details on the power. 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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernate n 31 N Functions 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 100).
When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. For details on the power. 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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernate n 31 N Functions 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 100).
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...displays a shortcut menu. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to place the pointer (2) ...on an item or object. Press the left button (3) once. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your computer. Press the left button twice in a row. n 32 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll ...
...displays a shortcut menu. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to place the pointer (2) ...on an item or object. Press the left button (3) once. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your computer. Press the left button twice in a row. n 32 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll ...
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... the software. Special-function button CAPTURE button Functions Launches the WebCam Companion 2 and captures still images and movies with the built-in camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Special-function Button n 33 N Using the Special-function Button Your computer may not be equipped with a special button to find out about...
... the software. Special-function button CAPTURE button Functions Launches the WebCam Companion 2 and captures still images and movies with the built-in camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Special-function Button n 33 N Using the Special-function Button Your computer may not be equipped with a special button to find out about...
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... Press the AV MODE button on your fingertip over the playback control area. The built-in the VAIO Launcher. You can launch the VAIO Launcher with other touch sensor buttons. Using the AV MODE Button You can change the default software options in lamps underneath the touch ... AV MODE button to find out about the configuration of your desired software for music or video playback with the AV MODE button. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons n 34 N Using the Touch Sensor Buttons Your computer may be equipped with the buttons. See the specifications ...
... Press the AV MODE button on your fingertip over the playback control area. The built-in the VAIO Launcher. You can launch the VAIO Launcher with other touch sensor buttons. Using the AV MODE Button You can change the default software options in lamps underneath the touch ... AV MODE button to find out about the configuration of your desired software for music or video playback with the AV MODE button. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons n 34 N Using the Touch Sensor Buttons Your computer may be equipped with the buttons. See the specifications ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons n 35 N Controlling Music and Video Playback You can use the software you launched with the VAIO Launcher, for example the Windows Media Center, for music or video playback, and control playback or adjust the playback volume with the touch sensor buttons.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons n 35 N Controlling Music and Video Playback You can use the software you launched with the VAIO Launcher, for example the Windows Media Center, for music or video playback, and control playback or adjust the playback volume with the touch sensor buttons.
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... to the left over the playback control area during playback. Skip to resume playback. Press during playback. Stop Press and hold during playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons To control music and video playback To Actions Play Press .
... to the left over the playback control area during playback. Skip to resume playback. Press during playback. Stop Press and hold during playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons To control music and video playback To Actions Play Press .
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... when the volume is turned off the volume Restore the volume Press Press twice. Swipe your fingertip to adjust the playback volume. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons To adjust the playback volume To Increase the volume Keep increasing the volume Actions Press . Swipe your fingertip to...
... when the volume is turned off the volume Restore the volume Press Press twice. Swipe your fingertip to adjust the playback volume. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons To adjust the playback volume To Increase the volume Keep increasing the volume Actions Press . Swipe your fingertip to...
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... 1 Press the CAPTURE button on the computer activates the built-in camera. Video conference is equipped with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 38 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the software. ✍ When capturing an image or...
... 1 Press the CAPTURE button on the computer activates the built-in camera. Video conference is equipped with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 38 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the software. ✍ When capturing an image or...
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The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of the drive tray with an optical disc drive. See the specifications to open the drive. Features and options in the middle of your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer.
The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of the drive tray with an optical disc drive. See the specifications to open the drive. Features and options in the middle of your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer.