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... and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 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...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 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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... Monitors Function ...81 Connecting an External Microphone ...84 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...85 Connecting a Printer ...88 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...89 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...91 Setting the Password ...92 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 97 Using the Power Saving Modes ...98 Managing Power with the...
... Monitors Function ...81 Connecting an External Microphone ...84 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...85 Connecting a Printer ...88 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...89 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...91 Setting the Password ...92 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 97 Using the Power Saving Modes ...98 Managing Power with the...
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Information in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in this manual may find differences in the information ...® 32-bit operating system. You may look slightly different from those of your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the...
Information in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in this manual may find differences in the information ...® 32-bit operating system. You may look slightly different from those of your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the...
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Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - n7 N Before Use Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer.
Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - n7 N Before Use Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer.
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... specifications: 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or... areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in storage device...
... specifications: 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or... areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in storage device...
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...-to access 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 to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my...
...-to access 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 to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my...
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Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied ...
Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied ...
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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 4 in the right pane. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click ... Battery Charge Functions. n 26 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can select the battery charging method for your battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box in To enable the battery care...
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 4 in the right pane. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click ... Battery Charge Functions. n 26 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can select the battery charging method for your battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box in To enable the battery care...
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Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. n 27 N Getting Started At the confirmation prompt, 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.
Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. n 27 N Getting Started At the confirmation prompt, 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.
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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-...) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 61) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 62) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 65) 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-...) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 61) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 62) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 65) n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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...+F10 keys. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to both. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is turned off the built-in speakers and the headphones. To decrease lighting intensity, keep...
...+F10 keys. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to both. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is turned off the built-in speakers and the headphones. To decrease lighting intensity, keep...
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If you will be able to , select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button twice. Press ...the left button. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to scroll vertically. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with...
If you will be able to , select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button twice. Press ...the left button. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to scroll vertically. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with...
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...or a music/video file stored on and off. ✍ The default button assignment may be different from the above. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help file included with a Blu-ray Disc drive only. Next track button... 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. See the help you use specific functions of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™* media or a music/video file...
...or a music/video file stored on and off. ✍ The default button assignment may be different from the above. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help file included with a Blu-ray Disc drive only. Next track button... 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. See the help you use specific functions of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™* media or a music/video file...
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.... ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. 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 equipped with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Video conference is normal and does...
.... ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. 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 equipped with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Video conference is normal and does...
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... low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. 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 Companion 2. 2 Click the...
... low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. 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 Companion 2. 2 Click the...
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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 movie recording. See the help file included ...
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 movie recording. See the help file included ...
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To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in gently. 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. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in the middle of the drive 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. The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in gently. 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. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in the middle of the drive tray with an optical disc drive.
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n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! 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 a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! 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 a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
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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. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... available only on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. *7 Supports writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not...
... available only on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. *7 Supports writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not...