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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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...may find out about the configuration of 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 this User Guide is...
...may find out about the configuration of 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 this User Guide is...
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... the form of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - 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 the original factory settings - Printed Documentation...
... the form of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - 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 the original factory settings - Printed Documentation...
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...;, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. May be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Features and options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. You may...
...;, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. May be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Features and options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. You may...
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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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... Make an appointment with the set up of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find it on your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at our site, you might need. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the... the problem 5 A brief description of the problem 5. In order to find it at a U.S. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of your VAIO PC. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following...
... Make an appointment with the set up of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find it on your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at our site, you might need. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the... the problem 5 A brief description of the problem 5. In order to find it at a U.S. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of your VAIO PC. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following...
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... 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 28) Before starting your VAIO computer. !
... 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 28) Before starting your VAIO computer. !
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.... 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. At the confirmation prompt, click...desktop background. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. 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...
.... 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. At the confirmation prompt, click...desktop background. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. 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...
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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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.... Toggles among your computer screen. 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+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or... lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key. Changes the volume level. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
.... Toggles among your computer screen. 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+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or... lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key. Changes the volume level. 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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When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. 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. 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).
When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. 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. 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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... edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the right button (4) once. Slide your computer. 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 available only with applications that...
... edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the right button (4) once. Slide your computer. 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 available only with applications that...
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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 the built-in camera. For more ...
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 the built-in camera. For more ...
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...adjust the playback volume by swiping your fingertip over the playback control area. See the specifications to display the setup window. To launch the VAIO Launcher Press the AV MODE button on your computer. ! Features and options may not be available on the touch sensor. The built-in ...the VAIO Launcher. Using the AV MODE Button You can change the default software options in lamps underneath the touch sensor buttons illuminate according to operations...
...adjust the playback volume by swiping your fingertip over the playback control area. See the specifications to display the setup window. To launch the VAIO Launcher Press the AV MODE button on your computer. ! Features and options may not be available on the touch sensor. The built-in ...the VAIO Launcher. Using the AV MODE Button You can change the default software options in lamps underneath the touch sensor buttons illuminate according to operations...
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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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... start swiping from anywhere on the playback control area to the beginning of the current track or chapter Press and hold 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 resume playback.
... start swiping from anywhere on the playback control area to the beginning of the current track or chapter Press and hold 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 resume playback.
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... , or swipe your fingertip to the left over the volume control area. Swipe your fingertip to the right 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 . n 37 N
... , or swipe your fingertip to the left over the volume control area. Swipe your fingertip to the right 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 . n 37 N
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... the properties window. For detailed information on your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate 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 the appropriate software. ! Launching or exiting your computer...
... the properties window. For detailed information on your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate 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 the appropriate software. ! Launching or exiting your computer...
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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. 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. 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. 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. Features and options in the middle of your computer.