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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 supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before Use...
... 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 supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before Use...
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..., 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 entire built-in the form of ...connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your...
..., 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 entire built-in the form of ...connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your...
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... from the help files - May be available on your computer. You may not be included with the preinstalled programs on your computer. Information 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. Before Use > Finding...
... from the help files - May be available on your computer. You may not be included with the preinstalled programs on your computer. Information 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. Before Use > Finding...
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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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...of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. You can find the information you might need. In order to find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to ...receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you do not find it on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can...
...of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. You can find the information you might need. In order to find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to ...receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you do not find it on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can...
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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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... current battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions. 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 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 ...
... current battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions. 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 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 ...
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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. 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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... off the built-in storage device and the system power is finished launching. For details on the power. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. When you execute this command, the states of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to...and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn 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. Toggles among your ...
... off the built-in storage device and the system power is finished launching. For details on the power. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. When you execute this command, the states of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to...and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn 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. Toggles among your ...
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... Scroll Description Slide your finger on an item or object. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Press the right button (4) once. 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 , select, drag, and scroll... the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button. Press the left button (3) once.
... Scroll Description Slide your finger on an item or object. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Press the right button (4) once. 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 , select, drag, and scroll... the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button. Press the left button (3) once.
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... next song/file during audio playback. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. * On models with the VAIO Control Center. Stop button Stops playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc* media or a music/video file stored on the built-in storage device.... AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. Use the WinDVD BD software for selecting the desired software. Special-function button S1 button VOL-/VOL+ buttons Functions Executes the task...
... next song/file during audio playback. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. * On models with the VAIO Control Center. Stop button Stops playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc* media or a music/video file stored on the built-in storage device.... AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. Use the WinDVD BD software for selecting the desired software. Special-function button S1 button VOL-/VOL+ buttons Functions Executes the task...
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... camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in the properties window. You cannot operate 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...
... camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in the properties window. You cannot operate 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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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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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. 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).
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...-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *2 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. Video Music CD CD-R/ 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...
...-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *2 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. Video Music CD CD-R/ 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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... pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. Do not use with your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Be aware that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard).... the AACS key. This product is strongly recommended that are required for use memory-resident utility software when playing or writing a disc. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high ...
... pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. Do not use with your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Be aware that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard).... the AACS key. This product is strongly recommended that are required for use memory-resident utility software when playing or writing a disc. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high ...
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...performance when playing discs, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. For information on how to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape...playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into either of Blu-ray Disc contents on your computer is writing data to a disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on system environment, you should follow these recommendations...
...performance when playing discs, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. For information on how to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape...playback. ❑ Do not place your computer into either of Blu-ray Disc contents on your computer is writing data to a disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on system environment, you should follow these recommendations...