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... the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using Special-function Buttons 33 Using the Built-in Camera 34 Using the Optical...Display Modes 74 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 76 Connecting an External Microphone 79 Connecting a USB Device 80 Connecting an i.LINK Device 82 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 84 Setting the Password 85 Using the VAIO Control Center 90 Using the Power Saving Modes 91 Using the...
... the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using Special-function Buttons 33 Using the Built-in Camera 34 Using the Optical...Display Modes 74 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 76 Connecting an External Microphone 79 Connecting a USB Device 80 Connecting an i.LINK Device 82 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 84 Setting the Password 85 Using the VAIO Control Center 90 Using the Power Saving Modes 91 Using the...
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...Before Use Congratulations on your purchase 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 ... communications to provide state-of your computer. External views illustrated in the information when your computer. You may find differences in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find out about the configuration of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. ...
...Before Use Congratulations on your purchase 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 ... communications to provide state-of your computer. External views illustrated in the information when your computer. You may find differences in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find out about the configuration of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. ...
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... find useful documentation such as below: - You can find the answers you need. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your...
... find useful documentation such as below: - You can find the answers you need. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your...
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... find out about configuration of your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Features and options...
... find out about configuration of your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Features and options...
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... customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description... 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...
... customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description... 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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...description of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you do not find the contact numbers on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call... Sony directly. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. In order to find it ...
...description of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you do not find the contact numbers on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call... Sony directly. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. In order to find it ...
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... (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer. Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer for example, a printer...
... (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer. Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer for example, a printer...
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If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N Using the Battery Charge Functions You can customize the current battery charging method using the Battery ...Charge Functions. 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 3 in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed...
If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N Using the Battery Charge Functions You can customize the current battery charging method using the Battery ...Charge Functions. 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 3 in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed...
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n 26 N 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 OK. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background.
n 26 N 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 OK. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background.
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Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 29 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 29 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. !
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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-...
... 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-...
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Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < ... + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Turns on the power. Changes the LCD brightness of power consumption. Toggles among your computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the...
Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < ... + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Turns on the power. Changes the LCD brightness of power consumption. Toggles among your computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the...
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... scroll vertically. Slide your finger on an item or object. 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. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Using Your...
... scroll vertically. Slide your finger on an item or object. 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. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Using Your...
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...button Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. Use the WinDVD BD software for selecting the desired software. Previous track button Plays the previous chapter/file ...during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to help you use specific functions of the computer....
...button Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. Use the WinDVD BD software for selecting the desired software. Previous track button Plays the previous chapter/file ...during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to help you use specific functions of the computer....
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... software, you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 34 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software. ! To use the software, see...
... software, you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 34 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software. ! To use the software, see...
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See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer. n 35 N
See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer. n 35 N
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 36 N To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to bring the computer back into place. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into Normal mode before removing the disc. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! Be sure to open the drive.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 36 N To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to bring the computer back into place. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into Normal mode before removing the disc. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! Be sure to open the drive.
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc media, depending on your ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc media, depending on your ...
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... recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Some contents may cause the computer to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. ..., you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for some contents on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on this product because it does not ...
... recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Some contents may cause the computer to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. ..., you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for some contents on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on this product because it does not ...
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... a disc. To play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Do not use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may damage .... For information on how to a disc ❑ Only use circular discs. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing ...data to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow ...
... a disc. To play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Do not use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may damage .... For information on how to a disc ❑ Only use circular discs. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing ...data to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow ...