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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 information ...to provide state-of your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing ...
...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 ...to provide state-of your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing ...
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... the following categories to the original factory settings - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. You can find the answers you need...
... the following categories to the original factory settings - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. You can find the answers you need...
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... out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. May be available 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) -
... out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. May be available 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) -
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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 problem 5. Visit the web site at the lower right corner of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information...brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our ...
... the problem 5. Visit the web site at the lower right corner of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information...brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our ...
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... did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your system. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating...
... did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your system. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating...
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... box. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. 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. Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can customize the current battery charging method using ...
... box. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. 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. Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can customize the current battery charging method using ...
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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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... volume, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. 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. Changes the LCD brightness of ...
... volume, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. 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. Changes the LCD brightness of ...
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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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... function is connected to your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad while pressing the left button. 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... screen using the touch pad. Press the left button twice in a row. Press the left button (3) once. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. !
... function is connected to your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad while pressing the left button. 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... screen using the touch pad. Press the left button twice in a row. Press the left button (3) once. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. !
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... the WebCam Companion 2, see the help you use specific functions of 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...
... the WebCam Companion 2, see the help you use specific functions of 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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...by swiping your fingertip over the playback control area. Features and options may not be available on your computer. ! You can launch the VAIO Launcher with the buttons. Some operations with other touch sensor buttons. To do so, press and hold or to display the setup window... in lamps underneath the touch sensor buttons illuminate according to find out about the configuration of your computer. The built-in the VAIO Launcher. 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...
...by swiping your fingertip over the playback control area. Features and options may not be available on your computer. ! You can launch the VAIO Launcher with the buttons. Some operations with other touch sensor buttons. To do so, press and hold or to display the setup window... in lamps underneath the touch sensor buttons illuminate according to find out about the configuration of your computer. The built-in the VAIO Launcher. 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...
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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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... from anywhere on the playback control area to resume playback. Fast-forward Press and hold during playback. Stop Press and hold during playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons To control music and video playback To Actions Play Press .
... from anywhere on the playback control area to resume playback. Fast-forward Press and hold during playback. Stop Press and hold during playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons To control music and video playback To Actions Play Press .
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.... ✍ You can start swiping from anywhere on the volume control area to the right over the volume control area. 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 .
.... ✍ You can start swiping from anywhere on the volume control area to the right over the volume control area. 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 .
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... your computer, if equipped, or click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the desired icon 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. !
... your computer, if equipped, or click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the desired icon 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. !
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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. 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.
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. 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.