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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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n3 N Precautions 105 Handling the LCD Screen 106 Using the Power Source 107 Handling Your Computer 108 Handling the Built-in Camera 111 Handling Discs 112 Using the Battery Pack 113 Using Headphones 115 Handling the Memory Stick 116 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 117 Troubleshooting 118 Computer 120 System Security 128 Battery 129 Built-in Camera 131 Internet 133 Networking 135 Bluetooth Technology 138 Optical Discs 142 Display 146 Printing 151 Microphone 152 Speakers 153 Touch Pad 154 Keyboard 155 Floppy Disks 156 Audio/Video 157 Memory Stick 160 ...
n3 N Precautions 105 Handling the LCD Screen 106 Using the Power Source 107 Handling Your Computer 108 Handling the Built-in Camera 111 Handling Discs 112 Using the Battery Pack 113 Using Headphones 115 Handling the Memory Stick 116 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 117 Troubleshooting 118 Computer 120 System Security 128 Battery 129 Built-in Camera 131 Internet 133 Networking 135 Bluetooth Technology 138 Optical Discs 142 Display 146 Printing 151 Microphone 152 Speakers 153 Touch Pad 154 Keyboard 155 Floppy Disks 156 Audio/Video 157 Memory Stick 160 ...
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...may 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 this manual may not...
...may 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 this manual may not...
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Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. You can find the answers you need. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to the original factory settings - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5...
Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. You can find the answers you need. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to the original factory settings - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5...
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...;, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. You may not be included with the preinstalled programs on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) -
...;, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. You may not be included with the preinstalled programs on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) -
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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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... with the set up of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue,...com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the number below the...
... with the set up of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue,...com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the number below the...
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Place the computer directly in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Take frequent breaks while using your computer - Excessive use of the computer may make you more comfortable. A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Sit in a chair with your wrists in front of environments. Whenever possible, you (1). Sit in a variety of you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments: ❑ Position of the chair...
Place the computer directly in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Take frequent breaks while using your computer - Excessive use of the computer may make you more comfortable. A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Sit in a chair with your wrists in front of environments. Whenever possible, you (1). Sit in a variety of you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments: ❑ Position of the chair...
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Use the display's tilting feature to avoid bright spots on the display. Use indirect lighting to find the best position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the monitor. Adjust the brightness level of the computer's display - When using an external display, set the display at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the display to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning an external display - Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations n 10 N ❑ Viewing angle of the display as well. ❑ Lighting - ...
Use the display's tilting feature to avoid bright spots on the display. Use indirect lighting to find the best position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the monitor. Adjust the brightness level of the computer's display - When using an external display, set the display at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the display to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning an external display - Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations n 10 N ❑ Viewing angle of the display as well. ❑ Lighting - ...
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... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating...
... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating...
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Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 34) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 106) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 31) G Touch pad (page 32) H Charge indicator (page 18) I Disc drive indicator (page 18) J WIRELESS switch (page 56) K WIRELESS indicator (page 18) L Media Access indicator (page 18) M SD memory card slot (page 49) N Memory Stick slot* (page 42) O Headphones jack (page 66) P Microphone jack (page 79) * Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duosize Memory Stick. Getting ...
Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 34) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 106) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 31) G Touch pad (page 32) H Charge indicator (page 18) I Disc drive indicator (page 18) J WIRELESS switch (page 56) K WIRELESS indicator (page 18) L Media Access indicator (page 18) M SD memory card slot (page 49) N Memory Stick slot* (page 42) O Headphones jack (page 66) P Microphone jack (page 79) * Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duosize Memory Stick. Getting ...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports A Num lock indicator (page 18) B Caps lock indicator (page 18) C Scroll lock indicator (page 18) D S1 button (page 33) E VOL-/VOL+ buttons (page 33) F Play/Pause button (page 33) G Stop button (page 33) H Previous track button (page 33) I Next track button (page 33) J AV MODE button (page 33) n 13 N
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports A Num lock indicator (page 18) B Caps lock indicator (page 18) C Scroll lock indicator (page 18) D S1 button (page 33) E VOL-/VOL+ buttons (page 33) F Play/Pause button (page 33) G Stop button (page 33) H Previous track button (page 33) I Next track button (page 33) J AV MODE button (page 33) n 13 N
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 80) B Optical disc drive (page 35) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) D Drive eject button (page 35) E Manual eject hole (page 142) F Power button/Power indicator (page 18) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 80) B Optical disc drive (page 35) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) D Drive eject button (page 35) E Manual eject hole (page 142) F Power button/Power indicator (page 18) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left A DC IN port (page 19) B Security slot C Air vent D Network (Ethernet) port (page 55) E Modem port (page 53) F Monitor port (page 67) G HDMI output port (page 68), (page 71) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 82) I ExpressCard/34 slot (page 47) n 16 N
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left A DC IN port (page 19) B Security slot C Air vent D Network (Ethernet) port (page 55) E Modem port (page 53) F Monitor port (page 67) G HDMI output port (page 68), (page 71) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 82) I ExpressCard/34 slot (page 47) n 16 N
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Bottom n 17 N A Air vents B Memory module compartment cover (page 99)
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Bottom n 17 N A Air vents B Memory module compartment cover (page 99)
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Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 18 N About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Optical disc drive Disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on the program you are enabled. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Illuminates while data is lit. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off the indicator. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is charging. Letters appear ...
Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 18 N About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Optical disc drive Disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on the program you are enabled. Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Illuminates while data is lit. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off the indicator. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is charging. Letters appear ...
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Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer for a long period of the DC In plug varies depending on the computer. If you do not intend to use your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. The shape of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use ...
Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer for a long period of the DC In plug varies depending on the computer. If you do not intend to use your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. The shape of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use ...
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Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. n 20 N
Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. n 20 N
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 21 N 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projections (2) on either side of the battery compartment fit into the U-shaped cuts (3) on either side of the battery pack.
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 21 N 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projections (2) on either side of the battery compartment fit into the U-shaped cuts (3) on either side of the battery pack.