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... the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Updating Your Computer 28 Using Your VAIO Computer 29 Using the Keyboard 30 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using Special-function Buttons 33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera 34 Using... Display Modes 63 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 65 Connecting an External Microphone 68 Connecting a USB Device 69 Connecting an i.LINK Device 71 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 73 Setting the Password 74 Using the VAIO Control Center 79 Using the Power Saving Modes 80 Using the...
... the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Updating Your Computer 28 Using Your VAIO Computer 29 Using the Keyboard 30 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using Special-function Buttons 33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera 34 Using... Display Modes 63 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 65 Connecting an External Microphone 68 Connecting a USB Device 69 Connecting an i.LINK Device 71 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 73 Setting the Password 74 Using the VAIO Control Center 79 Using the Power Saving Modes 80 Using the...
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...Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of your computer, visit the Sony online support web sites at 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 Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ You may find...
...Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of your computer, visit the Sony online support web sites at 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 Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ You may find...
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... documentation such as below: - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to the original factory settings - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - You can find the answers...
... documentation such as below: - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to the original factory settings - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - You can find the answers...
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May be available on your computer. Features and options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. 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. To access this ...
May be available on your computer. Features and options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. 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. To access this ...
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... customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description... 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...
... customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description... 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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..., or inside the battery compartment of the display on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only...www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive 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. In order to find the contact numbers on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number...
..., or inside the battery compartment of the display on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only...www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive 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. In order to find the contact numbers on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number...
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Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer 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 manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating ...
Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer 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 manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating ...
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... function. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. 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 ... can customize the current battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions. 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. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. 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 ... can customize the current battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions. 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...
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Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 28 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 28 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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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 34) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 35) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 41) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 46) ❑ Using the Internet (page 51) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 53) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 54) n 29 N
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 34) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 35) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 41) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 46) ❑ Using the Internet (page 51) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 53) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 54) n 29 N
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Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < ...+F6 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 30 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the...
Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < ...+F6 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 30 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the...
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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 Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernate n 31 N Functions 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 80). 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 Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernate n 31 N Functions 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 80). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
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... to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Be sure to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your computer. 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 , select...
... to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Be sure to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your computer. 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 , select...
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... computer. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to the button by default. You can change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. Special-function button Muting (S1) button AV MODE button Functions Executes the task that is equipped with the...
... computer. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to the button by default. You can change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. Special-function button Muting (S1) button AV MODE button Functions Executes the task that is equipped with the...
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... main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera n 34 N Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is possible with the Microsoft Windows Movie...
... main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera n 34 N Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is possible with the Microsoft Windows Movie...
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See the specifications to open the drive. Features and options in the middle of your computer. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 35 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped 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 this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of the drive tray with an optical disc drive.
See the specifications to open the drive. Features and options in the middle of your computer. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 35 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped 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 this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of the drive tray with an optical disc drive.
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Do not remove the optical disc when 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 36 N 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
Do not remove the optical disc when 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 36 N 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
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... not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the model you purchased. Use non-cartridge discs or discs 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...
... not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the model you purchased. Use non-cartridge discs or discs 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...
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...buy pre-recorded or blank discs for use memory-resident utility software when playing or writing a disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play or view the contents on the disc package carefully ...to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS ...
...buy pre-recorded or blank discs for use memory-resident utility software when playing or writing a disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play or view the contents on the disc package carefully ...to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on your computer. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on your computer. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum ...