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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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...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 this manual may ... How to the on your computer. To find out about the configuration of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items...
...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 this manual may ... How to the on your computer. To find out about the configuration of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items...
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... system and software information. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the...
... system and software information. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the...
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... LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Features and options may be included with the preinstalled programs on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help...
... LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Features and options may be included with the preinstalled programs on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help...
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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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...the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the information you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of your VAIO PC. Customer Information Center If you do not find it on the bottom, the back ...is the last 7 digits of the problem 5. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.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 it at our site, you are looking for...
...the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the information you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of your VAIO PC. Customer Information Center If you do not find it on the bottom, the back ...is the last 7 digits of the problem 5. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.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 it at our site, you are looking for...
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... the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on...
... the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on...
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.... To make the life of battery 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 To enable the battery care function ...above and check detailed information. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. At the confirmation prompt, click OK. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N Using the Battery Charge Functions You...
.... To make the life of battery 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 To enable the battery care function ...above and check detailed information. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. At the confirmation prompt, click OK. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N Using the Battery Charge Functions You...
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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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Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on and off the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 ... the help file included with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is finished launching. 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 decrease the...
Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on and off the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 ... the help file included with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is finished launching. 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 decrease the...
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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). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. For details on the power.
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...to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only ... (2) on an item or object. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Press the left button twice in a row. 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 scroll vertically. Press the...
...to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only ... (2) on an item or object. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Press the left button twice in a row. 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 scroll vertically. Press the...
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... and movies with the software. For more information on your computer. See the specifications to help file included 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...
... and movies with the software. For more information on your computer. See the specifications to help file included 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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... to find out about the configuration of your fingertip over the playback control area. The built-in the VAIO Launcher. In the VAIO Launcher, you use. To launch the VAIO Launcher Press the AV MODE button on your fingertip over the playback control area or the volume control area...You can control music and video playback or adjust the playback volume by swiping your computer. You can launch the VAIO Launcher with the touch sensor buttons. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons n 34 N Using the Touch Sensor Buttons Your computer may be equipped with...
... to find out about the configuration of your fingertip over the playback control area. The built-in the VAIO Launcher. In the VAIO Launcher, you use. To launch the VAIO Launcher Press the AV MODE button on your fingertip over the playback control area or the volume control area...You can control music and video playback or adjust the playback volume by swiping your computer. You can launch the VAIO Launcher with the touch sensor buttons. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons n 34 N Using the Touch Sensor Buttons Your computer may be equipped with...
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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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...; You can start swiping from anywhere on the playback control area to the beginning of the next track Press or chapter during playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons To control music and video playback To Actions Play Press . Swipe your fingertip to the left over the playback...
...; You can start swiping from anywhere on the playback control area to the beginning of the next track Press or chapter during playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons To control music and video playback To Actions Play Press . Swipe your fingertip to the left over the playback...
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... from anywhere on the volume control area to the left over the volume control area. Swipe your fingertip to adjust the playback volume. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons To adjust the playback volume To Increase the volume Keep increasing the volume Actions Press .
... from anywhere on the volume control area to the left over the volume control area. Swipe your fingertip to adjust the playback volume. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons To adjust the playback volume To Increase the volume Keep increasing the volume Actions Press .
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... the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in camera. You cannot operate the built-in camera. 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. ! With the preinstalled image capture...
... the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in camera. You cannot operate the built-in camera. 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. ! With the preinstalled image capture...
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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. 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. Features and options in the middle of your computer. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. See the specifications to open the drive.
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. 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. Features and options in the middle of your computer. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. See the specifications to open the drive.