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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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..., and communications to provide state-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... countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in the information when ...
..., and communications to provide state-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... countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in the information when ...
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... - You can find the answers you need. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Information about your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. General information and technical assistance for...
... - You can find the answers you need. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Information about your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. General information and technical assistance for...
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... up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Features and options may be available on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Information about configuration of your computer. To...
... up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Features and options may be available on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Information about configuration of your computer. To...
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... customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description... 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...
... customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description... 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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... most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the display on the Sony online support web site. The serial number is causing the problem 5...number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your VAIO PC. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service...
... most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the display on the Sony online support web site. The serial number is causing the problem 5...number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your VAIO PC. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service...
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... (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system.
... (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system.
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...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... enable the battery care function 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 Wallpaper. Getting Started > Using ...
...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... enable the battery care function 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 Wallpaper. Getting Started > Using ...
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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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...key. To increase 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. Changes the volume level. To ...brightness of an image or a document displayed on and off the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Toggles among your computer screen. Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output...
...key. To increase 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. Changes the volume level. To ...brightness of an image or a document displayed on and off the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Toggles among your computer screen. Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output...
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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. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. 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).
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. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. 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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...the screen using the touch pad. Press the left button. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Slide your finger on an item or object. n 32 N Action .... In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. 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 connected to your computer. Press the...
...the screen using the touch pad. Press the left button. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Slide your finger on an item or object. n 32 N Action .... In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. 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 connected to your computer. Press the...
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... your computer. 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...
... your computer. 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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... with the touch sensor buttons may not be available depending on the software you can select and launch your computer. ! To launch the VAIO Launcher Press the AV MODE button on your fingertip over the playback control area. Features and options may not be available on the touch ...sensor. To select and launch the software for music or video playback with the touch sensor buttons. The built-in the VAIO Launcher. Some operations with the buttons. You can control music and video playback or adjust the playback volume by swiping your desired software, and...
... with the touch sensor buttons may not be available depending on the software you can select and launch your computer. ! To launch the VAIO Launcher Press the AV MODE button on your fingertip over the playback control area. Features and options may not be available on the touch ...sensor. To select and launch the software for music or video playback with the touch sensor buttons. The built-in the VAIO Launcher. Some operations with the buttons. You can control music and video playback or adjust the playback volume by swiping your desired software, and...
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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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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons To control music and video playback To Actions Play Press . Fast-forward Press and hold during playback. Press during ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons To control music and video playback To Actions Play Press . Fast-forward Press and hold during playback. Press during ...
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... the right over the volume control area. Decrease the volume Keep decreasing the volume Press . Swipe your fingertip over the volume control area. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons To adjust the playback volume To Increase the volume Keep increasing the volume Actions Press . Turn off . Press and...
... the right over the volume control area. Decrease the volume Keep decreasing the volume Press . Swipe your fingertip over the volume control area. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons To adjust the playback volume To Increase the volume Keep increasing the volume Actions Press . Turn off . Press 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 properties window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 38 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software. ! Video conference is equipped with...
... main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 38 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software. ! Video conference is equipped with...
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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. See the specifications to open the drive. 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.
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. See the specifications to open the drive. 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.