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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 the information when your...computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. You may not be available on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is...
...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 your...computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. You may not be available on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is...
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... software information. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Information about your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. On-screen Documentation ...❑ Help and Support - Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to ...
... software information. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Information about your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. On-screen Documentation ...❑ Help and Support - Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to ...
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...;, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - 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. You...
...;, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - 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. You...
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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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... If you do not find it at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to find the contact numbers on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software...
... If you do not find it at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to find the contact numbers on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software...
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... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer. Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer for example...
... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer. Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer for example...
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... background. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. 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 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...
... background. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. 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 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...
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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 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 size of ...your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to both. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To decrease the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the ...
...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 size of ...your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to both. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To decrease the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the ...
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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). 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.
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In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Be sure to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Slide your computer. Press the right ... along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is connected to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the touch pad. 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...
In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Be sure to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Slide your computer. Press the right ... along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is connected to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the touch pad. 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...
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... and movies with the built-in camera. For more information on your computer. See the specifications to help file included 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...
... and movies with the built-in camera. For more information on your computer. See the specifications to help file included 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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.... See the specifications to display the setup window. To select and launch the software for music or video playback with the buttons. To launch the VAIO Launcher Press the AV MODE button on your computer. ! To do so, press and hold or to select your desired software, and then press . ✍... for music or video playback Press or press and hold the AV MODE button to find out about the configuration of your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons n 34 N Using the Touch Sensor Buttons Your computer may not be available depending on the software you use...
.... See the specifications to display the setup window. To select and launch the software for music or video playback with the buttons. To launch the VAIO Launcher Press the AV MODE button on your computer. ! To do so, press and hold or to select your desired software, and then press . ✍... for music or video playback Press or press and hold the AV MODE button to find out about the configuration of your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons n 34 N Using the Touch Sensor Buttons Your computer may not be available depending on the software you use...
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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 again ...
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 again ...
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... can start swiping from anywhere on the volume control area to the left over the volume control area. Turn off . 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 . Press and hold .
... can start swiping from anywhere on the volume control area to the left over the volume control area. Turn off . 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 . Press and hold .
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... camera. With the preinstalled image capture software, you are using the built-in camera. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE 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. ! To use the software, see...
... camera. With the preinstalled image capture software, you are using the built-in camera. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE 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. ! To use the software, see...
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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. See the specifications to open the 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.
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. See the specifications to open the 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.