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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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... technology 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. ! You may look slightly different from those of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. External views illustrated in this manual may...
... technology 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. ! You may look slightly different from those of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. External views illustrated in this manual may...
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Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n7 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n7 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
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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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... and technical assistance for your VAIO computer 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 find the... articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore...
... and technical assistance for your VAIO computer 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 find the... articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore...
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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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.... 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 make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. 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 ...
.... 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 make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. 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 ...
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n 27 N Getting Started Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. 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.
n 27 N Getting Started Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. 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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...original state, use the power button to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the LCD brightness of power consumption. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press ...the built-in storage device and the system power is turned off the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to turn on the power. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in speakers...
...original state, use the power button to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the LCD brightness of power consumption. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press ...the built-in storage device and the system power is turned off the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to turn on the power. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in speakers...
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... while a mouse is connected to your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. 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. Press .... Press the right button (4) once. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to place the pointer...
... while a mouse is connected to your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. 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. Press .... Press the right button (4) once. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to place the pointer...
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... media or a music/video file stored on the built-in storage device. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. Use the WinDVD BD software for selecting the desired software. Special-function button S1 button VOL-/VOL+ buttons Functions By default, the...device. You can change the S1 button assignment, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. * On models with the VAIO Control Center for the S1 button assignment. See the help you use specific functions of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc* media or a...
... media or a music/video file stored on the built-in storage device. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. Use the WinDVD BD software for selecting the desired software. Special-function button S1 button VOL-/VOL+ buttons Functions By default, the...device. You can change the S1 button assignment, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. * On models with the VAIO Control Center for the S1 button assignment. See the help you use specific functions of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc* media or a...
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... may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to capture still images and movies with the preinstalled image capture software. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software...
... may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to capture still images and movies with the preinstalled image capture software. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software...
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... step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. 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...
... step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. 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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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 launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon ...
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 launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon ...
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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. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive.
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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). n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
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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.
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n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED ...
n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED ...