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... Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special-function Buttons 35 Using the Built-in Camera 36 Using... the Multiple Monitors Function 76 Connecting an External Microphone 78 Connecting a USB Device 79 Connecting an i.LINK Device 81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 83 Setting the Password 84 Using the VAIO Control Center 89 Using the VAIO Power Management 90 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 91 Adding and Removing Memory 92
... Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special-function Buttons 35 Using the Built-in Camera 36 Using... the Multiple Monitors Function 76 Connecting an External Microphone 78 Connecting a USB Device 79 Connecting an i.LINK Device 81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 83 Setting the Password 84 Using the VAIO Control Center 89 Using the VAIO Power Management 90 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 91 Adding and Removing Memory 92
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...find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin... American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ External views illustrated...
...find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin... American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ External views illustrated...
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... can find the answers you need. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Before Use > Finding...
... can find the answers you need. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Before Use > Finding...
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... Help. To access this on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. May be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless...
... Help. To access this on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. May be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless...
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on... 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://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on... 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://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
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...appointment with the setup of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Customer Information Center If you do not find the contact numbers on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information... you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and...
...appointment with the setup of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Customer Information Center If you do not find the contact numbers on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information... you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and...
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... Computer (page 30) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. !
... Computer (page 30) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. !
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... Functions with a lithium ion battery pack and can extend the life of battery. To avoid loss of data while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of your battery pack if you should save your data frequently. You can...
... Functions with a lithium ion battery pack and can extend the life of battery. To avoid loss of data while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of your battery pack if you should save your data frequently. You can...
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... battery power, you can extend your battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 90) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑...
... battery power, you can extend your battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 90) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑...
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Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 30 N Updating Your Computer Be sure 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. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on -screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates.
Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 30 N Updating Your Computer Be sure 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. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on -screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go 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 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Built-...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Built-...
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... as a single desktop. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in speakers or the headphones. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on some software. To decrease lighting intensity, ...Some keyboard functions can be supported depending on the operating system on and off the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer...
... as a single desktop. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in speakers or the headphones. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on some software. To decrease lighting intensity, ...Some keyboard functions can be supported depending on the operating system on and off the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer...
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When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. For details on the power. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in storage device and the system power is turned off. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernation n 33 N Function Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28).
When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. For details on the power. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in storage device and the system power is turned off. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernation n 33 N Function Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28).
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... keyboard for pointer operations. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button (3) once. Press the right button (4) once. n 34 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll ...(the scroll function is connected to your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Be sure to scroll vertically. 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 ...
... keyboard for pointer operations. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button (3) once. Press the right button (4) once. n 34 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll ...(the scroll function is connected to your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Be sure to scroll vertically. 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 ...
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You can change the default assignment with a Blu-ray Disc drive only. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Media plus. * On models with the VAIO Control Center. Previous track button Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio...storage device. 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 help you use specific functions of the computer. ...
You can change the default assignment with a Blu-ray Disc drive only. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Media plus. * On models with the VAIO Control Center. Previous track button Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio...storage device. 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 help you use specific functions of the computer. ...
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...-in camera. Video conferences are using the built-in camera. With the preinstalled image capture software, you are possible with the appropriate software. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 36 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in the properties window. To use the...
...-in camera. Video conferences are using the built-in camera. With the preinstalled image capture software, you are possible with the appropriate software. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 36 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in the properties window. To use the...
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See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. n 37 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 37 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.
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Be sure to open the drive. Do not exert pressure on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to hold the bottom of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place. ! The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the tray. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray.
Be sure to open the drive. Do not exert pressure on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to hold the bottom of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place. ! The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the tray. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray.
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Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc. Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc. Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
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...-R/ DVD- DVD- BD- PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc media, depending on your...
...-R/ DVD- DVD- BD- PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc media, depending on your...