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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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...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 supplied manuals...! You may not be available on -screen User Guide. Information in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ To find differences in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations...
...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 supplied manuals...! You may not be available on -screen User Guide. Information in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ To find differences in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations...
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... Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. 1. Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with my VAIO Get help in storage device to find useful documentation such as below: - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Safety guidelines and...
... Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. 1. Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with my VAIO Get help in storage device to find useful documentation such as below: - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Safety guidelines and...
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... and options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. To access this 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) - See the specifications to access the help...
... and options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. To access this 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) - See the specifications to access the 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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... 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at our site, you might need. Visit the web site..., the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your VAIO PC. 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:...
... 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at our site, you might need. Visit the web site..., the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your VAIO PC. 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:...
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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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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...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. To check ... 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. 4 Click to 3...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. To check ... If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
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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 LCD 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. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + .... Toggles among your computer screen. 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. Changes the size of...
... the LCD 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. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + .... Toggles among your computer screen. 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. Changes the size of...
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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). For details on the power. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
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). For details on the power. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
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...In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. 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. Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger along the right...the pointer (2) on the screen using the touch pad. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. 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 finger on ...
...In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. 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. Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger along the right...the pointer (2) on the screen using the touch pad. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. 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 finger on ...
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... information on your computer. Special-function button CAPTURE button Functions Launches the WebCam Companion 2 and captures still images and movies with the software. 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...
... information on your computer. Special-function button CAPTURE button Functions Launches the WebCam Companion 2 and captures still images and movies with the software. 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 buttons. To select and launch the software for music or video playback with the touch sensor buttons. In the VAIO Launcher, you can change the default software options in lamps underneath the touch sensor buttons illuminate according to find out about the ...area. You can also select your desired software by pressing the button or swiping your computer. See the specifications to operations you use. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons n 34 N Using the Touch Sensor Buttons Your computer may be equipped with other touch sensor buttons. You...
... with the buttons. To select and launch the software for music or video playback with the touch sensor buttons. In the VAIO Launcher, you can change the default software options in lamps underneath the touch sensor buttons illuminate according to find out about the ...area. You can also select your desired software by pressing the button or swiping your computer. See the specifications to operations you use. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons n 34 N Using the Touch Sensor Buttons Your computer may be equipped with other touch sensor buttons. You...
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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 resume playback. Press again to control music and video playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons To control music and video playback To Actions Play Press .
.... ✍ You can start swiping from anywhere on the playback control area to resume playback. Press again to control music and video playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons To control music and video playback To Actions Play Press .
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... volume control area. Press and hold . Turn off . n 37 N Press or , or swipe your fingertip to adjust the playback volume. Press and hold . 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 over...
... volume control area. Press and hold . Turn off . n 37 N Press or , or swipe your fingertip to adjust the playback volume. Press and hold . 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 over...
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... detailed information on how to use the preinstalled image capture software 1 Press the CAPTURE button on the computer activates 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 a built-in the properties window. Video conference is...
... detailed information on how to use the preinstalled image capture software 1 Press the CAPTURE button on the computer activates 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 a built-in the properties window. Video conference is...
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Features and options in the middle of your computer. 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. 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. 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. 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.