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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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... may look slightly different from those of your computer. To find differences in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! You...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 information when ...
... may look slightly different from those of your computer. To find differences in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! You...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 information when ...
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...components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as below: - To access Help and ...VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. 1. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Information about your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony...
...components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as below: - To access Help and ...VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. 1. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Information about your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony...
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Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. You may not be included with the preinstalled programs on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection ...
Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. You may not be included with the preinstalled programs on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection ...
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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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... and support for at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you may call Sony directly. You can find the nearest location. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. In order to receive the...component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only)...
... and support for at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you may call Sony directly. You can find the nearest location. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. In order to receive the...component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only)...
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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 ...
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 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. 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. 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. 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. At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
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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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... of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to both. For details on the power. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the size...
... of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to both. For details on the power. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the size...
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... many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with applications ...that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to use the VAIO Control Center. ! n 32 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing ...
... many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with applications ...that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to use the VAIO Control Center. ! n 32 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing ...
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... only. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. * On models with the VAIO Control Center. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to the button by default. You can change ...the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. Stop button Stops playback of the computer. Special-function button S1 button VOL-/VOL+ buttons Functions Executes the task that is ...
... only. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. * On models with the VAIO Control Center. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to the button by default. You can change ...the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. Stop button Stops playback of the computer. Special-function button S1 button VOL-/VOL+ buttons Functions Executes the task that is ...
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... the preinstalled image capture software 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the desired icon in the main window. 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 preinstalled image capture software 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the desired icon in the main window. 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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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. Features and options in this section may not be available on 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. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer. n 35 N
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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 a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). 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 down until the disc clicks into Normal mode before removing the disc. Be sure to open the drive. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
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 a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). 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 down until the disc clicks into Normal mode before removing the disc. Be sure to open the drive. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
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... disc drive supports which types of 50 GB). *5 Writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with the capacity of media. 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...
... disc drive supports which types of 50 GB). *5 Writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with the capacity of media. 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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... is designed to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. The AACS key update requires Internet access. Region settings are not compliant with ...digital audio material on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may cause the computer to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. This may not...
... is designed to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. The AACS key update requires Internet access. Region settings are not compliant with ...digital audio material on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may cause the computer to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. This may not...
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... may not be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. For information on how to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on your computer, or the computer may damage the optical ... some of Blu-ray Disc contents on system environment, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. 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 discs...
... may not be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. For information on how to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on your computer, or the computer may damage the optical ... some of Blu-ray Disc contents on system environment, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. 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 discs...