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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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...supplied items may not be available 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/ Before Use > n4 ...
...supplied items may not be available 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/ Before Use > n4 ...
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... support information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. 1. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. To access Help and Support: 1...useful documentation such as below: - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. General...
... support information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. 1. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. To access Help and Support: 1...useful documentation such as below: - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. General...
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... programs on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Information about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer.
... programs on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Information about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer.
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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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...of the display on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the problem 5. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the...Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Visit the web site at our site, you might need. Customer Information Center If you are...
...of the display on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the problem 5. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the...Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Visit the web site at our site, you might need. Customer Information Center If you are...
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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. Upon completion, connect one device (for the...
... 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. Upon completion, connect one device (for the...
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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 ... can customize the current battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions. 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...
... 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 ... can customize the current battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions. 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...
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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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...both. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To make the view look ...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. Toggles among your computer screen. Changes the volume level. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys...
...both. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To make the view look ...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. Toggles among your computer screen. Changes the volume level. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys...
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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. 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.
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... touch pad (1) to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! 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.
... touch pad (1) to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! 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.
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... Functions Launches the WebCam Companion 2 and captures still images and movies with a special button to find out about the configuration of the 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 the built-in camera.
... Functions Launches the WebCam Companion 2 and captures still images and movies with a special button to find out about the configuration of the 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 the built-in camera.
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...to display the setup window. Some operations with the touch sensor buttons may not be available depending on the software you can launch the VAIO Launcher with the touch sensor buttons. Using the AV MODE Button You can select and launch your fingertip over the playback control area or... software for music or video playback with the buttons. Features and options may not be available on the touch sensor. To launch the VAIO Launcher Press the AV MODE button on your fingertip over the playback control area. You can also select your desired software by pressing the...
...to display the setup window. Some operations with the touch sensor buttons may not be available depending on the software you can launch the VAIO Launcher with the touch sensor buttons. Using the AV MODE Button You can select and launch your fingertip over the playback control area or... software for music or video playback with the buttons. Features and options may not be available on the touch sensor. To launch the VAIO Launcher Press the AV MODE button on your fingertip over the playback control area. You can also select your desired software by pressing the...
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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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... playback. Stop Press and hold during playback. Press during playback. Fast-forward Press and hold during playback. Fast-rewind Skip to resume playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons To control music and video playback To Actions Play Press .
... playback. Stop Press and hold during playback. Press during playback. Fast-forward Press and hold during playback. Fast-rewind Skip to resume playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons To control music and video playback To Actions Play Press .
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... the volume control area to the left over the volume control area. Press or , or swipe your fingertip over the volume control area. 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 .
... the volume control area to the left over the volume control area. Press or , or swipe your fingertip over the volume control area. 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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.... With the preinstalled image capture software, you are using the built-in the properties window. Video conference is equipped with a 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. ! To use the software, see...
.... With the preinstalled image capture software, you are using the built-in the properties window. Video conference is equipped with a 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. ! To use the software, see...
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Features and options in the middle of your computer. 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. 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. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer.
Features and options in the middle of your computer. 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. 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. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer.