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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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... find out about the configuration 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 ...American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in the information when your...
... find out about the configuration 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 ...American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in the information when your...
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... system and software information. You can find the answers you need. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Information about your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Safety guidelines and...
... system and software information. You can find the answers you need. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Information about your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Safety guidelines and...
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - To access this on your computer. Information ...
Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - To access this on your computer. Information ...
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... commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and 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...
... commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and 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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... the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you might need. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it on the Sony online support web site. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the...an appointment with the set up of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you do not find the nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the ...
... the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you might need. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it on the Sony online support web site. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the...an appointment with the set up of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you do not find the nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the ...
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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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..., enable the battery care function. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. 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...
..., enable the battery care function. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. 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...
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n 26 N 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. 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 26 N 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. 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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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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... then the M or , key. Changes the LCD brightness of power consumption. Toggles among your computer screen. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the size of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to the built-in speakers and ... (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to both. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase lighting intensity,...
... then the M or , key. Changes the LCD brightness of power consumption. Toggles among your computer screen. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the size of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to the built-in speakers and ... (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to both. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase lighting intensity,...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to your finger on the ... for pointer operations. If you will be able to scroll vertically. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button (3) once. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you disable...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to your finger on the ... for pointer operations. If you will be able to scroll vertically. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button (3) once. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you disable...
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...by default. n 33 N Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of the computer. You can change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. Next track 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. Previous track button Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. Decrease...
...by default. n 33 N Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of the computer. You can change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. Next track 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. Previous track button Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. Decrease...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 34 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. For detailed ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 34 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. For detailed ...
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n 35 N Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer. 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.
n 35 N Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer. 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.
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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 in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). 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 down until the disc clicks into Normal mode before removing the disc.
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 in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). 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 down until the disc clicks into Normal mode before removing the disc.
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... 5.0 disc is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the model you purchased. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- BD- DVD- 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...
... 5.0 disc is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the model you purchased. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- BD- DVD- 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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Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of ... (CD Standard). As with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Unless your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. It is compliant with your external display is strongly recommended...not possible. A DualDisc is not supported. ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Some contents may cause the computer to check both playback...
Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of ... (CD Standard). As with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Unless your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. It is compliant with your external display is strongly recommended...not possible. A DualDisc is not supported. ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Some contents may cause the computer to check both playback...
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..., etc.), as this may not be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations: ❑ Some CD players and computer ... into either of the power saving modes while your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc ❑ Only use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on your computer, or the computer may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames...
..., etc.), as this may not be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you should follow these recommendations: ❑ Some CD players and computer ... into either of the power saving modes while your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc ❑ Only use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on your computer, or the computer may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames...