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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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...look slightly different from those 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 this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide...
...look slightly different from those 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 this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide...
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... interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - 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...
... interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - 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...
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... guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Features and options may be able to find out about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Before Use > Finding More...
... guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Features and options may be able to find out about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Before Use > Finding More...
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...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://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/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating ...
...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://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/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating ...
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You can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at our site, you might need. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) ...Make an appointment with the setup of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it on the Sony online support web site. In order to find the information you do not find ...
You can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at our site, you might need. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) ...Make an appointment with the setup of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it on the Sony online support web site. In order to find the information you do not find ...
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Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating ...
Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating ...
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... battery pack or shut down your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Your computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. To avoid loss of power while the computer is in use, your computer while it is running out of data, you should either...
... battery pack or shut down your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Your computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. To avoid loss of power while the computer is in use, your computer while it is running out of data, you should either...
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... your battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 90) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the...
... your battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 90) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the...
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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. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on-screen instructions. !
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. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support 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 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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...key to switch the display output to select the display output. ! See the help file included with both , and multiple displays with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the... key. Press the Enter key to the computer screen. Changes the LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on some software. 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 screen ...
...key to switch the display output to select the display output. ! See the help file included with both , and multiple displays with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the... key. Press the Enter key to the computer screen. Changes the LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on some software. 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 screen ...
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When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. 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. For details on the power. 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. 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. For details on the power. 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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Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch ... pad while pressing the left button. Press the left button (3) once. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). 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...
Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch ... pad while pressing the left button. Press the left button (3) once. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). 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...
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... Functions Executes the task that is equipped with special buttons to the button by default. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Media plus. * On models with the VAIO Control Center. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to help you use specific functions of...
... Functions Executes the task that is equipped with special buttons to the button by default. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Media plus. * On models with the VAIO Control Center. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to help you use specific functions of...
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... Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 3, and WebCam Companion 3. 2 Click your desired icon in the main window. Video conferences are using the built-in camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 36 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the appropriate software. !
... Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 3, and WebCam Companion 3. 2 Click your desired icon in the main window. Video conferences are using the built-in camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 36 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the appropriate software. !
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n 37 N 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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive.
n 37 N 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. 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 when placing/removing a disc onto/from the tray. 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. ! Be sure to open the drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray.
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. 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. ! Be sure to open the drive. 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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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). Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc.
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... DVD-R DL DVD- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *2 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. 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...
... DVD-R DL DVD- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *2 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. 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...