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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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... 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 audio, video, computing,...preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. You may find differences in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find out about the configuration of your computer. How to the on-screen User Guide. External ...
... 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 audio, video, computing,...preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. You may find differences in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find out about the configuration of your computer. How to the on-screen User Guide. External ...
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... Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual...
... Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual...
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...;, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. May be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - To access this on...
...;, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. May be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - To access this on...
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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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... n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you are looking for your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You ... 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, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the...
... n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you are looking for your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You ... 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, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the...
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Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start 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 ...
Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start 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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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 battery care function above and check...
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 battery care function above and check...
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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. n 26 N 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. At the confirmation prompt, click OK. n 26 N 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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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. ! Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 29 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates.
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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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... execute this command, the states of an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 91). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2):... view look bigger and closer (zoom in), press the Fn+F10 keys. For details on some software. 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...
... execute this command, the states of an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 91). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2):... view look bigger and closer (zoom in), press the Fn+F10 keys. For details on some software. 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...
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...pad. Press the left button twice. Slide your computer. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button (3) once. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Slide your finger ... can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. 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 along the...
...pad. Press the left button twice. Slide your computer. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button (3) once. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Slide your finger ... can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. 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 along the...
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... track button Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to the button by default. Use the WinDVD BD software... of the computer. Next track button Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to display the setup window. * On models with a Blu...
... track button Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to the button by default. Use the WinDVD BD software... of the computer. Next track button Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to display the setup window. * On models with a Blu...
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... EYE camera. Do not place your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate 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 Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. With the...
... EYE camera. Do not place your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate 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 Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. With the...
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n 35 N Features and options in this section may not be available on 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. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer.
n 35 N Features and options in this section may not be available on 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. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer.
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Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is 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. 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 gently. ! Be sure to open the drive. The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is 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. 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 gently. ! Be sure to open the drive. The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
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... 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 supported. 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...
... 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 supported. 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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...the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N ! To play or view the contents on the other optical media devices, circumstances... HANGING. This may restrict video output to the CD Standard. As with digital audio material on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. For inquiries about disc formats...
...the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N ! To play or view the contents on the other optical media devices, circumstances... HANGING. This may restrict video output to the CD Standard. As with digital audio material on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. For inquiries about disc formats...
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... the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer is writing data to a disc. For information on how to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations: ❑ Some CD players and computer...the optical disc drive is writing data to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on your computer, or the ...
... the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer is writing data to a disc. For information on how to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations: ❑ Some CD players and computer...the optical disc drive is writing data to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on your computer, or the ...