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... and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using...
... and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using...
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... External Microphone ...87 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...88 Connecting a Printer ...91 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...92 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...94 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...95 Setting the Password ...96 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 101 Using the Power Saving Modes ...102 Managing Power with...
... External Microphone ...87 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...88 Connecting a Printer ...91 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...92 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...94 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...95 Setting the Password ...96 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 101 Using the Power Saving Modes ...102 Managing Power with...
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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. !
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. !
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...1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or ...areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) ...
...1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or ...areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) ...
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To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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... & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help you will find the answers you how to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your...10065; Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to find the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your...
... & Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help you will find the answers you how to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your...10065; Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to find the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your...
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n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty. Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty. Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
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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.
... 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.
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.... Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is charging. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are enabled in the VAIO Smart Network window. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights...
.... Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is charging. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are enabled in the VAIO Smart Network window. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights...
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... desired maximum charge level to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box in To use the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation and check the battery wear level with a new genuine...
... desired maximum charge level to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box in To use the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery Care Function. 3 Click to reduce battery degradation and check the battery wear level with a new genuine...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 59) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 67) n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 59) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 67) n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease lighting ...
Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease lighting ...
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To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Be sure to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Press the right button (4) once. Press the ... touch pad while a mouse is connected to your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your computer.
To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Be sure to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Press the right button (4) once. Press the ... touch pad while a mouse is connected to your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your computer.
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... or the previous song/file during audio playback. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to display the setup window. * On models with a... Blu-ray Disc drive only. To display this window, press and hold the AV MODE button to help file on VAIO Control Center for changing the S1 button assignment. Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of the computer. You can change the default software options...
... or the previous song/file during audio playback. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to display the setup window. * On models with a... Blu-ray Disc drive only. To display this window, press and hold the AV MODE button to help file on VAIO Control Center for changing the S1 button assignment. Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of the computer. You can change the default software options...
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... movies with the preinstalled image capture software. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be...
... movies with the preinstalled image capture software. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be...
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... current image in the properties window. WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. See the help file on the software for more features. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Capture...
... current image in the properties window. WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. See the help file on the software for more features. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Capture...
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... to launch WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the properties window. See the help file on the software for more features. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to stop movie recording.
... to launch WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the properties window. See the help file on the software for more features. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to stop movie recording.
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The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer 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.
The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with an optical disc drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer 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.
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Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program.
Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program.
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Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc media, depending on your optical disc drive supports.
Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc media, depending on your optical disc drive supports.