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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 Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly ...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...
...the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly ...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...
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..., specifications, and system and software information. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to the original factory settings - You can find the answers you need. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick...
..., specifications, and system and software information. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to the original factory settings - You can find the answers you need. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick...
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... functions. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Information about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More 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...
... functions. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Information about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More 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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... 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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...Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or ... right corner of the display on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. You can find the contact numbers on your VAIO PC. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, ...
...Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or ... right corner of the display on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. You can find the contact numbers on your VAIO PC. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, ...
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... the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer.
... the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer.
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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 ... 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N Using the Battery Charge Functions You can customize the current battery charging method using the...
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 ... 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N Using the Battery Charge Functions You can customize the current battery charging method using the...
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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. n 26 N At the confirmation prompt, click OK. 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.
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. n 26 N At the confirmation prompt, click OK. 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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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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...+F5 keys and then the m or < key. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Provides the lowest level of the system... return the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information.
...+F5 keys and then the m or < key. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Provides the lowest level of the system... return the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information.
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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 ... edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Be sure to scroll vertically. Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Slide your finger along the right...
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 ... edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Be sure to scroll vertically. Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Slide your finger along the right...
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...file during audio playback. Stop button Stops playback of the computer. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. You can change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center. Special-function button S1 button VOL-/VOL+ buttons Functions Executes the task that is...media or a music/video file stored on the built-in storage device. You can change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to display the setup window. * On models ...
...file during audio playback. Stop button Stops playback of the computer. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. You can change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center. Special-function button S1 button VOL-/VOL+ buttons Functions Executes the task that is...media or a music/video file stored on the built-in storage device. You can change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to display the setup window. * On models ...
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... the main window. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-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. ! Video conference is equipped with...
... the main window. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-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. ! Video conference is equipped with...
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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. n 35 N 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. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. n 35 N 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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... which types of 50 GB). *5 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL 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...
... which types of 50 GB). *5 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL 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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... on the other optical media devices, circumstances may not play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N ! Do not use with your external display is compliant with your computer's optical ...drives. This product is not supported. ! It is not possible. Unless your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-...
... on the other optical media devices, circumstances may not play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N ! Do not use with your external display is compliant with your computer's optical ...drives. This product is not supported. ! It is not possible. Unless your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-...
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... optical disc drive is playing a disc. To play some of the power saving modes while 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 writing data to a disc ❑ Only use ... to use circular discs. Notes on how to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. For information on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-...
... optical disc drive is playing a disc. To play some of the power saving modes while 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 writing data to a disc ❑ Only use ... to use circular discs. Notes on how to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. For information on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-...