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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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...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 audio, video, computing, and ... specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. How to provide a state-of-the-art personal computing experience...
...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 audio, video, computing, and ... specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. How to provide a state-of-the-art personal computing experience...
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... about your entire built-in the form of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - 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 Start Guide - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Before Use > Finding...
... about your entire built-in the form of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - 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 Start Guide - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Before Use > Finding...
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... be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. To access this on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - 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. See the specifications...
... be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. To access this on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - 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. See the specifications...
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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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... 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 a U.S. You can find the contact numbers on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you do not find...an appointment with the setup of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the problem 5. The serial number is causing 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 a U.S. You can find the contact numbers on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you do not find...an appointment with the setup of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the problem 5. The serial number is causing the ...
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... using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. !
... using your computer. 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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... life becomes short. If the battery pack runs out of battery. You can be recharged any time. When the battery pack is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. Your computer is running on the battery, you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power. While some software applications or peripheral...
... life becomes short. If the battery pack runs out of battery. You can be recharged any time. When the battery pack is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. Your computer is running on the battery, you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power. While some software applications or peripheral...
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... Management (page 90) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28) for more information. ❑ Change the power saving settings on battery power, you can extend ...
... Management (page 90) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28) for more information. ❑ Change the power saving settings on battery power, you can extend ...
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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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... screen. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Multiple displays may not be used only after the operating system is.../Feature Fn + % (F2): muting Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Function Turns 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 goes blank.
... screen. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Multiple displays may not be used only after the operating system is.../Feature Fn + % (F2): muting Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Function Turns 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 goes blank.
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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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...(if any). Slide your finger on an item or object. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. If you disable the... touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Press the left button twice in a row. 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...
...(if any). Slide your finger on an item or object. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. If you disable the... touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Press the left button twice in a row. 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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... or the previous song/file during audio playback. Use the WinDVD BD software for playback. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to help you use specific functions 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 Media plus. * On models with the VAIO Control Center. You can change the default assignment with a Blu-ray Disc drive only. Stop button Stops playback of a CD...
... or the previous song/file during audio playback. Use the WinDVD BD software for playback. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to help you use specific functions 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 Media plus. * On models with the VAIO Control Center. You can change the default assignment with a Blu-ray Disc drive only. Stop button Stops playback of a CD...
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... video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in camera. For detailed information on the computer activates 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. ! To use the software, see...
... video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in camera. For detailed information on the computer activates 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. ! To use the software, see...
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See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. n 37 N 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.
See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. n 37 N 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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive 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.
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. 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.
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Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc. 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).
Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc. 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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... (single-layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB) and BD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc 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...
... (single-layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB) and BD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc 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...