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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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...; 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 this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the... on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is...
...; 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 this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the... on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is...
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... page, specifications, and system and software information. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer 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 the following categories to find useful documentation such as below: - Safety ...
... page, specifications, and system and software information. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer 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 the following categories to find useful documentation such as below: - Safety ...
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... available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. May be able to find out about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. To access this on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the...
... available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. May be able to find out about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. To access this on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the...
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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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...4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Visit the web site at a U.S. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make ...find the nearest location. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. You can find the information you do not find it on the Sony online support web site. In order to find the contact ...
...4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Visit the web site at a U.S. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make ...find the nearest location. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. You can find the information you do not find it on the Sony online support web site. In order to find the contact ...
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... the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system.
... the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system.
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... 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 information. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. Getting Started > Using...
... 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 information. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. Getting Started > Using...
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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 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.
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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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... only after the operating system is finished launching. Changes the volume level. Toggles among your computer screen. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase the...
... only after the operating system is finished launching. Changes the volume level. Toggles among your computer screen. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase the...
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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 ...
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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...along the bottom edge to scroll vertically. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Be sure to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger off the touch pad (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature).... and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button. 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 place the pointer...
...along the bottom edge to scroll vertically. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Be sure to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger off the touch pad (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature).... and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button. 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 place the pointer...
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...is in Normal mode, the WEB button launches the web browser assigned to the button by default. You can change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. To turn on and off the LCD backlight. Turns off . ! Slide your finger ... Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 35) for more information. ! While the computer is in Sleep mode or Hibernate mode. 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 default assignment...
...is in Normal mode, the WEB button launches the web browser assigned to the button by default. You can change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. To turn on and off the LCD backlight. Turns off . ! Slide your finger ... Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 35) for more information. ! While the computer is in Sleep mode or Hibernate mode. 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 default assignment...
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... the Quick Web Access Function ! To launch the Windows operating system, you immediately 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 first need to exit...
... the Quick Web Access Function ! To launch the Windows operating system, you immediately 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 first need to exit...
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... software does not activate or deactivate the built-in camera. With the preinstalled image capture software, you are using 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. ! Video conference is equipped with...
... software does not activate or deactivate the built-in camera. With the preinstalled image capture software, you are using 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. ! Video conference is equipped with...
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The drive tray slides out. See the specifications to open the drive. 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. n 37 N 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.
The drive tray slides out. See the specifications to open the drive. 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. n 37 N 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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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). 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. 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 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). 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. 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.
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... media. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray 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...
... media. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray 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...