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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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...manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. Information in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ To find out about the configuration of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the information when your computer. You may find ... User Guide is intended for users 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...
...manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. Information in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ To find out about the configuration of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the information when your computer. You may find ... User Guide is intended for users 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...
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..., and creating recovery discs and more. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from...
..., and creating recovery discs and more. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from...
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..., and wireless WAN functions. To access this on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Before Use > Finding More 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.
..., and wireless WAN functions. To access this on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Before Use > Finding More 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.
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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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...number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at 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 find the ...
...number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at 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 find the ...
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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 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....method using the Battery Charge Functions. At the confirmation prompt, click OK. 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 ...
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 Battery Life Wallpaper....method using the Battery Charge Functions. At the confirmation prompt, click OK. 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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... keys. To increase the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the... VAIO Control Center for more information. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or...
... keys. To increase the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the... VAIO Control Center for more information. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or...
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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 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).
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... Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Press the right button (4) once. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the touch... pad. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. 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 your finger along the...
... Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Press the right button (4) once. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the touch... pad. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. 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 your finger along the...
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... n 33 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to the button by default. You can change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. You can change the default assignment with special buttons to display the setup window. Special-function button Muting (S1) button AV MODE button... Functions Executes the task that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to help you use specific functions of the computer. Launches the...
... n 33 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to the button by default. You can change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. You can change the default assignment with special buttons to display the setup window. Special-function button Muting (S1) button AV MODE button... Functions Executes the task that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to help you use specific functions of the computer. Launches the...
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..., All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the desired icon in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. 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 appropriate software. ! To...
..., All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the desired icon in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. 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 appropriate software. ! To...
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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. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. See the specifications to open the drive. 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. Features and options in the middle of your computer.
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. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. See the specifications to open the drive. 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. Features and options in the middle of your computer.
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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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... discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. See the reference chart below to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. DVD- 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...
... discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. See the reference chart below to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. DVD- 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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... it does not conform to the CD Standard. Region settings are not compliant with other side. Do not use with your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Be aware that conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output... "Blu-ray Disc" standard. This may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. This product is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that a digital HDCP compliant environment be sure to read the notices on the disc package carefully to...
... it does not conform to the CD Standard. Region settings are not compliant with other side. Do not use with your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Be aware that conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output... "Blu-ray Disc" standard. This may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. This product is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that a digital HDCP compliant environment be sure to read the notices on the disc package carefully to...
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... drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is playing a disc. 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 in...
... drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is playing a disc. 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 in...