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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 audio, video, computing,... in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. How to the on-screen User Guide. Information in 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 audio, video, computing,... in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. How to the on-screen User Guide. Information in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items...
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.... Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup...
.... Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup...
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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. Features and options ...
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. Features and options ...
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information...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...
Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information...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 serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description 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 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 the information you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at the lower right corner of the display on the bottom, ...
The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description 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 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 the information you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at the lower right corner of the display on the bottom, ...
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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) ...
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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... 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. 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 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 ...
... 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. 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 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 ...
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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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... ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is finished launching. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Toggles among your computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
... ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is finished launching. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Toggles among your computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
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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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...-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Slide your computer. 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 use the... VAIO Control Center. ! Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the ...
...-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Slide your computer. 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 use the... VAIO Control Center. ! Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the ...
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... may be available on the WebCam Companion 2, see the help you use specific functions of your computer. 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...
... may be available on the WebCam Companion 2, see the help you use specific functions of your computer. 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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...illuminate according to operations you can select and launch your desired software for music or video playback with other touch sensor buttons. In the VAIO Launcher, you perform with the touch sensor buttons may not be available depending on your computer. ! You can also select your desired software... by pressing the button or swiping your fingertip over the playback control area or the volume control area. The built-in the VAIO Launcher. See the specifications to display the setup window. Some operations with the buttons. Using the AV MODE Button You can control ...
...illuminate according to operations you can select and launch your desired software for music or video playback with other touch sensor buttons. In the VAIO Launcher, you perform with the touch sensor buttons may not be available depending on your computer. ! You can also select your desired software... by pressing the button or swiping your fingertip over the playback control area or the volume control area. The built-in the VAIO Launcher. See the specifications to display the setup window. Some operations with the buttons. Using the AV MODE Button You can control ...
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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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Fast-forward Press and hold during playback. Press during playback. 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 ...
Fast-forward Press and hold during playback. Press during playback. 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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... the playback volume. Swipe your fingertip over the volume control area. Decrease the volume Keep decreasing the volume Press . Press and hold . 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 .
... the playback volume. Swipe your fingertip over the volume control area. Decrease the volume Keep decreasing the volume Press . Press and hold . 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 .
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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. ! To use the software, see...
... 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. ! To use the software, see...
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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. Features and options in the middle of your computer. See the specifications to open the drive.