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... computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer must be connected 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking...
... computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer must be connected 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking...
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...and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy...VAIO Get help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO...
...and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy...VAIO Get help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO...
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... affect the life of data when using the computer. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you will lose all unsaved data. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power. To avoid loss of battery.
... affect the life of data when using the computer. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you will lose all unsaved data. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power. To avoid loss of battery.
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... then the m or < key. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10...and off the built-in storage device and the system power is turned off. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to turn on some software. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then ...
... then the m or < key. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10...and off the built-in storage device and the system power is turned off. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to turn on some software. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then ...
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... during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. Use the WinDVD BD software for selecting the desired software. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. To change the default software options in storage device. See the help you use specific functions of a CD, DVD...
... during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. Use the WinDVD BD software for selecting the desired software. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. To change the default software options in storage device. See the help you use specific functions of a CD, DVD...
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... not indicate a malfunction. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-...in MOTION EYE camera with your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively...
... not indicate a malfunction. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-...in MOTION EYE camera with your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively...
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... low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. See the help file included with 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 the WebCam...
... low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. See the help file included with 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 the WebCam...
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... icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. See the help file included with the software for more features. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. 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...
... icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. See the help file included with the software for more features. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. 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...
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... blank discs for some contents on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. As with other side. Do not use with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard...drives with your computer to play or view the contents on the other optical media devices, circumstances may cause your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is designed to malfunction. Note that are required for...
... blank discs for some contents on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. As with other side. Do not use with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard...drives with your computer to play or view the contents on the other optical media devices, circumstances may cause your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is designed to malfunction. Note that are required for...
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If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to a disc 1 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive. If the Audio CD window appears, click to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc ... empty disc folder appears. 2 Open the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to select an option. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD.
If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to a disc 1 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive. If the Audio CD window appears, click to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc ... empty disc folder appears. 2 Open the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to select an option. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD.
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...the computer. 2 Close all running software applications. 3 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired DVD burning software to copy files to the disc. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a... DVD 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 4 If nothing appears on...
...the computer. 2 Close all running software applications. 3 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired DVD burning software to copy files to the disc. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a... DVD 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 4 If nothing appears on...
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...Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 4 If nothing appears on how to use the software, see the help file included with your software. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only. To ...play the disc. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to Blu-...
...Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 4 If nothing appears on how to use the software, see the help file included with your software. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu-ray Disc Media ! The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only. To ...play the disc. For instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu-ray Disc software to Blu-...
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... need to shut down your computer before inserting or removing the ExpressCard module. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting an ExpressCard Module ! Do not force it gently and verify you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from...
... need to shut down your computer before inserting or removing the ExpressCard module. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting an ExpressCard Module ! Do not force it gently and verify you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from...
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...radio conditions. When the communication speed is not as fast as the one displayed on your computer. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices, existence of obstacles between such devices, the radio conditions, ... environment that includes existence of walls and materials of obstacles between such devices, the device configuration, the radio conditions, and the software in use . In addition, communications may be as fast as expected, changing the wireless channel on the actual distance between communication...
...radio conditions. When the communication speed is not as fast as the one displayed on your computer. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices, existence of obstacles between such devices, the radio conditions, ... environment that includes existence of walls and materials of obstacles between such devices, the device configuration, the radio conditions, and the software in use . In addition, communications may be as fast as expected, changing the wireless channel on the actual distance between communication...
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... occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device. Even if standards are maintained. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your computer with Bluetooth...; Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones ❑ Radio frequency interference and other environmental conditions ❑ Device configuration ❑ Type of software application ❑ Type of operating system ❑ Use of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in all situations. ❑ Video...
... occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device. Even if standards are maintained. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your computer with Bluetooth...; Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones ❑ Radio frequency interference and other environmental conditions ❑ Device configuration ❑ Type of software application ❑ Type of operating system ❑ Use of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in all situations. ❑ Video...
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Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference from other devices, depending on the manufacturer or the software version employed by various devices. This is normal with other devices that use of the Bluetooth function and wireless communication ... The Bluetooth function may cause channel congestion, resulting in poor performance of the devices. Simultaneous use the same wave length. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work with Bluetooth technology and is used by the manufacturer. ...
Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference from other devices, depending on the manufacturer or the software version employed by various devices. This is normal with other devices that use of the Bluetooth function and wireless communication ... The Bluetooth function may cause channel congestion, resulting in poor performance of the devices. Simultaneous use the same wave length. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work with Bluetooth technology and is used by the manufacturer. ...
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Certain software applications may not work properly. Otherwise, your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to the other . ✍ Your ... displays. This allows you to drag objects, such as a single desktop. For example, if you have an external display connected to the monitor port, your software may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings. You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to the other . n 81...
Certain software applications may not work properly. Otherwise, your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to the other . ✍ Your ... displays. This allows you to drag objects, such as a single desktop. For example, if you have an external display connected to the monitor port, your software may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings. You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to the other . n 81...
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... you can use . compatible devices you connect them to your computer does not supply power to 400 Mbps. See the manual that came with your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port...
... you can use . compatible devices you connect them to your computer does not supply power to 400 Mbps. See the manual that came with your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port...
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Among other things, you will learn how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer. n 91 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities. ❑ Setting the Password (page 92) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 97) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 98) ❑ Managing Power with the VAIO Power Management (page 103)
Among other things, you will learn how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer. n 91 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities. ❑ Setting the Password (page 92) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 97) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 98) ❑ Managing Power with the VAIO Power Management (page 103)
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n 103 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for each item. 4 Click OK. See the help file included with the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to step 3. Selecting a Power ...power plan in the Power Options window. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. Change the settings for more information. With this icon to the Windows Power Options. Click this software application, you can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operation of power...
n 103 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with the software for each item. 4 Click OK. See the help file included with the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to step 3. Selecting a Power ...power plan in the Power Options window. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. Change the settings for more information. With this icon to the Windows Power Options. Click this software application, you can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operation of power...