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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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...To 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 find...
...To 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 find...
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...) - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to find useful documentation such as below...
...) - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to find useful documentation such as below...
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.... ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - You may not be able to find out about configuration of your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. May be included with the preinstalled programs on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi...
.... ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - You may not be able to find out about configuration of your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. May be included with the preinstalled programs on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi...
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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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...the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Visit the web site at our site, you might need. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. In order to... (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find it at...
...the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Visit the web site at our site, you might need. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. In order to... (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find it at...
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... Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 29) 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...
... Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 29) 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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If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to select the ...Enable Battery Care Function check box. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. 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. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to select the ...Enable Battery Care Function check box. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. 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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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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... > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the size of power consumption. For details on the power. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 8 (F5/F6): ...
... > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the size of power consumption. For details on the power. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 8 (F5/F6): ...
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... Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only ...touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button. 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...
... Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only ...touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button. 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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...the desired software. 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 the button by default. n 33 N Play/Pause ...Disc™* media or a music/video file stored on the built-in storage device. You can change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. You can change the default assignment with a Blu-ray Disc drive only. Special-function button S1 button VOL-/VOL+ buttons Functions ...
...the desired software. 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 the button by default. n 33 N Play/Pause ...Disc™* media or a music/video file stored on the built-in storage device. You can change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. You can change the default assignment with a Blu-ray Disc drive only. Special-function button S1 button VOL-/VOL+ buttons Functions ...
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... Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. 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. ! You cannot operate the built...
... Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. 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. ! You cannot operate the built...
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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 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.
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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. 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 in gently. ! The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
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. 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 in gently. ! The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
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... Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- 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...
... Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- 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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...on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play back discs that conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. ... official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. A DualDisc is strongly recommended that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. VAIO computers may cause the computer to the CD Standard. Some contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. When you cannot play...
...on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play back discs that conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. ... official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. A DualDisc is strongly recommended that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. VAIO computers may cause the computer to the CD Standard. Some contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. When you cannot play...
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... etc.), as this may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. For information on how to a disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data 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 ...
... etc.), as this may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. For information on how to a disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data 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 ...