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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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... n4 N Before Use Congratulations on 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 Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ To find differences...
... n4 N Before Use Congratulations on 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 Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ To find differences...
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... 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. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as below: - General information and technical assistance...
... 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. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as below: - General information and technical assistance...
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... on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - May be included with the preinstalled programs on your computer. Information 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. Features and options...
... on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - May be included with the preinstalled programs on your computer. Information 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. Features and options...
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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 barcode. 3 The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. You can find the information you are looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you might need. Visit the web site at a... U.S. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of the problem 5. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner ...
...the barcode. 3 The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. You can find the information you are looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you might need. Visit the web site at a... U.S. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of the problem 5. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner ...
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... Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 28) Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your system.
... Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 28) Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your system.
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...make 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 check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to select the Enable Battery Care ...
...make 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 check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to select the Enable Battery Care ...
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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. 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 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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...F6 keys and then the M or , key. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 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. Changes the LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on and off the built-in ), press the Fn+...
...F6 keys and then the M or , key. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 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. Changes the LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on and off the built-in ), press the Fn+...
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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). 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. For details on the power. 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). 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. For details on the power. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
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... computer. Be sure to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. 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 available only with applications that support... the left button. Slide your finger on an item or object. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. !
... computer. Be sure to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. 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 available only with applications that support... the left button. Slide your finger on an item or object. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. !
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For more information on your computer. 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 ...
For more information on your computer. 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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...options in lamps underneath the touch sensor buttons illuminate according to select your desired software, and then press . ✍ You can launch the VAIO Launcher with the buttons. Using the AV MODE Button You can also select your desired software by pressing the button or swiping your fingertip ...Press or press and hold the AV MODE button to find out about the configuration of your computer. In the VAIO Launcher, you perform 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 ...
...options in lamps underneath the touch sensor buttons illuminate according to select your desired software, and then press . ✍ You can launch the VAIO Launcher with the buttons. Using the AV MODE Button You can also select your desired software by pressing the button or swiping your fingertip ...Press or press and hold the AV MODE button to find out about the configuration of your computer. In the VAIO Launcher, you perform 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 ...
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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-rewind Skip to the beginning of the next ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons To control music and video playback To Actions Play Press . Fast-rewind Skip to the beginning of the next ...
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... your fingertip over the volume control area. n 37 N twice when the volume is turned off the volume Restore the volume Press Press twice. 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...
... your fingertip over the volume control area. n 37 N twice when the volume is turned off the volume Restore the volume Press Press twice. 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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... software does not activate or deactivate the built-in camera. With the preinstalled image capture software, you are using 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. !
... software does not activate or deactivate the built-in camera. With the preinstalled image capture software, you are using 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. !
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Features and options in the middle of 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. 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. See the specifications to open the drive.
Features and options in the middle of 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. 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. See the specifications to open the drive.