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...the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 33 Using Special-function Buttons 34 Using the Quick Web Access Function 35 Using the... Modes 72 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 74 Connecting an External Microphone 77 Connecting a USB Device 78 Connecting an i.LINK Device 80 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 82 Setting the Password 83 Using the VAIO Control Center 88 Using the Power Saving Modes 89 Using the...
...the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 33 Using Special-function Buttons 34 Using the Quick Web Access Function 35 Using the... Modes 72 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 74 Connecting an External Microphone 77 Connecting a USB Device 78 Connecting an i.LINK Device 80 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 82 Setting the Password 83 Using the VAIO Control Center 88 Using the Power Saving Modes 89 Using the...
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...and communications to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on -screen User Guide. How to... look slightly different from those 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 ...
...and communications to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on -screen User Guide. How to... look slightly different from those 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 ...
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... factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support...Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. You can find the answers you need. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help ...
... factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support...Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. You can find the answers you need. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help ...
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May be able to find out about configuration of your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. To access this on your computer. You may not be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, ...
May be able to find out about configuration of your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. To access this on your computer. You may not be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, ...
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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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... services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the information you are looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. The serial number is the last 7 digits of...of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. In order to find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S....
... services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the information you are looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. The serial number is the last 7 digits of...of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. In order to find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S....
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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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...current battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1...Care Function check box. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 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 function above ...
...current battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1...Care Function check box. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 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 function above ...
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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. n 26 N Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
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. n 26 N Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
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Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 29 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 29 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 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Quick ...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Quick ...
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...+F5 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 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn... decrease the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information.
...+F5 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 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn... decrease the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information.
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... F2, F3, and F4 keys are saved to turn on the Quick Web Access function, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 89). ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are functional...
... F2, F3, and F4 keys are saved to turn on the Quick Web Access function, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 89). ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are functional...
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... button. Press the left button (3) once. n 33 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description 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 on the... (1) to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally. Be sure to use the VAIO Control Center. ! In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. If you will...
... button. Press the left button (3) once. n 33 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description 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 on the... (1) to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally. Be sure to use the VAIO Control Center. ! In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. If you will...
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... activated, the muting (S1) button turns the volume on the LCD backlight with the VAIO Control Center. To turn on and off the LCD backlight. You can change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. Slide your finger on the LCD... off . ! You cannot turn on the touch pad. ! See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 35) for more information. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 34 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with this function. While the computer is in Sleep mode or...
... activated, the muting (S1) button turns the volume on the LCD backlight with the VAIO Control Center. To turn on and off the LCD backlight. You can change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. Slide your finger on the LCD... off . ! You cannot turn on the touch pad. ! See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 35) for more information. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 34 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with this function. While the computer is in Sleep mode or...
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... screen. To activate the Quick Web Access function 1 Press the WEB button on the computer. 2 Follow the instructions in the initial setup wizard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 35 N Using the Quick Web Access Function The Quick Web Access function enables you immediately to exit the...
... screen. To activate the Quick Web Access function 1 Press the WEB button on the computer. 2 Follow the instructions in the initial setup wizard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 35 N Using the Quick Web Access Function The Quick Web Access function enables you immediately to exit the...
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... the preinstalled image capture software 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the desired icon in the main window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 36 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software.
... the preinstalled image capture software 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the desired icon in the main window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 36 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software.
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See the specifications to open the drive. The drive tray slides out. n 37 N To insert a disc 1 Turn 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. Features and options in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of your computer.
See the specifications to open the drive. The drive tray slides out. n 37 N To insert a disc 1 Turn 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. Features and options in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of your computer.
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Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Be sure to hold the bottom of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the tray. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it down until the disc clicks into Normal mode before removing the disc. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! Be sure to bring the computer back into place. !
Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Be sure to hold the bottom of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the tray. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it down until the disc clicks into Normal mode before removing the disc. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! Be sure to bring the computer back into place. !
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on ...