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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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...bit operating system. External views illustrated in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Information in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find out about the configuration 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 ...
...bit operating system. External views illustrated in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Information in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find out about the configuration 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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... can find the answers you need. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of...
... can find the answers you need. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of...
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... files - May be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. 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 available on your...
... files - May be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. 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 available on your...
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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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... panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site 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 information you are... looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at...
... panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site 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 information you are... looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at...
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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. ! Be sure to get started using your computer.
... 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. ! Be sure to get started using your computer.
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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 detailed ... customize the 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 check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level...
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 detailed ... customize the 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 check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level...
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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. 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. n 26 N
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. 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. n 26 N
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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. ! 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.
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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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... the help file included with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is finished launching. 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.
... the help file included with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is finished launching. 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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... 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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...item or object. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is engaged, ...moving your finger in a row. 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 connected to your computer. n ...
...item or object. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is engaged, ...moving your finger in a row. 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 connected to your computer. n ...
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...any of the computer. See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 35) for more information. ! You can change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. Even if you use specific functions of the following: - While the computer is in Normal...the computer is off, the WEB button activates the Quick Web Access function and launches the web browser used with this function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 34 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you change the ...
...any of the computer. See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 35) for more information. ! You can change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. Even if you use specific functions of the following: - While the computer is in Normal...the computer is off, the WEB button activates the Quick Web Access function and launches the web browser used with this function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 34 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you change the ...
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... Access function 1 Press the WEB button on the computer. 2 Follow the instructions in the initial setup wizard. Exiting the Quick Web Access Function ! 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 use or...
... Access function 1 Press the WEB button on the computer. 2 Follow the instructions in the initial setup wizard. Exiting the Quick Web Access Function ! 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 use or...
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... the preinstalled image capture software, you are using 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 possible with the appropriate software. ! To use the software, see...
... the preinstalled image capture software, you are using 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 possible with the appropriate software. ! To use the software, see...
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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. 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. 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. 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. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. n 37 N
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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. Be sure to bring the computer back into place. ! Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
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. Be sure to bring the computer back into place. ! Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
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... below to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- 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...
... below to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- 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...