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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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...may 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 ...American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in the information when your ...
...may 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 ...American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in the information when your ...
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... connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as below: - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - To...
... connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as below: - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - To...
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... computer. To access this on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - You may not be included with the...
... computer. To access this on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - You may not be included with the...
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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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... the nearest location. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the problem...and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. ...
... the nearest location. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the problem...and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. ...
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... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and...
... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and...
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If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. 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 and check...
If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. 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 and check...
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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. 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.
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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. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on -screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates.
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. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on -screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates.
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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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...+F4 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... the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. Toggles among your computer screen. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information.
...+F4 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... the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. Toggles among your computer screen. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information.
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... button to the built-in storage device and the system power is activated, only the F2, F3, and F4 keys are not functional. 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 saved...
... button to the built-in storage device and the system power is activated, only the F2, F3, and F4 keys are not functional. 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 saved...
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...Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. 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...button (3) once. Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is engaged, moving your finger off the touch pad (the scroll function is connected to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Be sure to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad can keep scrolling without taking your finger in a row. Slide ...
...Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. 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...button (3) once. Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is engaged, moving your finger off the touch pad (the scroll function is connected to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Be sure to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad can keep scrolling without taking your finger in a row. Slide ...
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.... ! Turns off . ! Press any key. - Even if you use specific functions of the following: - You cannot turn on the LCD backlight with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. While the computer is activated. You can change the button assignment with a USB device, such as the...while the Quick Web Access function is off, the WEB button activates the Quick Web Access function and launches the web browser used with the VAIO Control Center. While the Quick Web Access function is assigned to the button by default. Slide your finger on and off the LCD backlight...
.... ! Turns off . ! Press any key. - Even if you use specific functions of the following: - You cannot turn on the LCD backlight with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. While the computer is activated. You can change the button assignment with a USB device, such as the...while the Quick Web Access function is off, the WEB button activates the Quick Web Access function and launches the web browser used with the VAIO Control Center. While the Quick Web Access function is assigned to the button by default. Slide your finger on and off the LCD backlight...
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... icon located at the To launch the Windows operating system, you first need to access the Internet without launching the Windows operating system. 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...
... icon located at the To launch the Windows operating system, you first need to access the Internet without launching the Windows operating system. 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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... icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window. Video conference is equipped with the appropriate software. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 36 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with a built-in MOTION EYE camera.
... icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window. Video conference is equipped with the appropriate software. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 36 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with a built-in MOTION EYE camera.
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The drive tray slides out. See the specifications to open the 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. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive.
The drive tray slides out. See the specifications to open the 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. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. n 37 N 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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Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Be sure to bring the computer back into place. ! Be sure to hold the bottom of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it in gently. ! Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is 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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N 3 Place a disc in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Be sure to bring the computer back into place. ! Be sure to hold the bottom of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it in gently. ! Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is 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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N 3 Place a disc in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
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... P PR*4 Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*5 P P PR PR PR PR PR P P Combo *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on the model you purchased. 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...
... P PR*4 Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*5 P P PR PR PR PR PR P P Combo *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on the model you purchased. 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...