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n2 N Contents Before Use 4 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 5 Ergonomic Considerations 9 Getting Started 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 18... Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special-function Buttons 35 Using the Quick Web...an External Microphone 75 Connecting a USB Device 76 Connecting an i.LINK Device 78 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 80 Setting the Password 81 Using Intel® VT 86 Using the...
n2 N Contents Before Use 4 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 5 Ergonomic Considerations 9 Getting Started 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 18... Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special-function Buttons 35 Using the Quick Web...an External Microphone 75 Connecting a USB Device 76 Connecting an i.LINK Device 78 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 80 Setting the Password 81 Using Intel® VT 86 Using the...
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... Guide. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the...
... Guide. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the...
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... page, specifications, and system and software information. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Before Use > Finding More about...
... page, specifications, and system and software information. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Before Use > Finding More about...
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To access this on your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Features and options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. See the ...
To access this on your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Features and options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. See the ...
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...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://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport....sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating ...
...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://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport....sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating ...
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...the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on the bottom, the...software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is the last 7 digits of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In order to find it at a U.S. Visit the web ...
...the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on the bottom, the...software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is the last 7 digits of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In order to find it at a U.S. Visit the web ...
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... Computer (page 30) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer.
... Computer (page 30) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer.
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... a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of your data frequently. To avoid loss of power while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. If the battery pack runs out of data while the computer is running on the battery, you should save your battery pack if...
... a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of your data frequently. To avoid loss of power while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. If the battery pack runs out of data while the computer is running on the battery, you should save your battery pack if...
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See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 88) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power ... settings on battery power, you can extend your battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center.
See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 88) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power ... settings on battery power, you can extend your battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center.
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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 30 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 30 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. !
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Quick ...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Quick ...
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... the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key. Press the Enter key to the computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank...
... the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key. Press the Enter key to the computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank...
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... size of an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28). See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on the power. For...
... size of an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28). See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on the power. For...
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... a row. n 34 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on an item or object. 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. Press...objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button (3) once. Press the left button. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is engaged, you will be able to scroll horizontally. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting ...
... a row. n 34 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on an item or object. 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. Press...objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button (3) once. Press the left button. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is engaged, you will be able to scroll horizontally. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting ...
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... information. ! Press any special-function button. - Turns off . ! Even if you use specific functions of the following: - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you change the default... assignment with the VAIO Control Center. Press any key. - Special-function button WEB button Muting (S1) button DISPLAY OFF button Functions While the computer ...
... information. ! Press any special-function button. - Turns off . ! Even if you use specific functions of the following: - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you change the default... assignment with the VAIO Control Center. Press any key. - Special-function button WEB button Muting (S1) button DISPLAY OFF button Functions While the computer ...
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... Quick Web Access Function ! To exit the Quick Web Access function, do any of the following: ❑ Click the icon located at the Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 36 N Using the Quick Web Access Function The Quick Web Access function enables you have completed the initial...
... Quick Web Access Function ! To exit the Quick Web Access function, do any of the following: ❑ Click the icon located at the Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 36 N Using the Quick Web Access Function The Quick Web Access function enables you have completed the initial...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 37 N Notes on using the Quick Web Access function While the Quick Web Access function is activated, you cannot use: ❑ any function key, except the F2, F3, and F4 keys, in combination with the Fn key for shortcuts. ❑ the Scr Lk key in combination with the Fn key for a shortcut. ❑ any port and jack except the DC IN port, the network (LAN) port, the USB ports, and the headphones jack. ❑ the "Memory Stick" slot, the SD memory card slot, and the ExpressCard slot.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 37 N Notes on using the Quick Web Access function While the Quick Web Access function is activated, you cannot use: ❑ any function key, except the F2, F3, and F4 keys, in combination with the Fn key for shortcuts. ❑ the Scr Lk key in combination with the Fn key for a shortcut. ❑ any port and jack except the DC IN port, the network (LAN) port, the USB ports, and the headphones jack. ❑ the "Memory Stick" slot, the SD memory card slot, and the ExpressCard slot.
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... the preinstalled image capture software 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 3, and WebCam Companion 3. 2 Click your desired icon in the properties window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 38 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in camera. Video conferences are using the...
... the preinstalled image capture software 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 3, and WebCam Companion 3. 2 Click your desired icon in the properties window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 38 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in camera. Video conferences are using the...
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See the specifications to open the drive. The drive tray slides out. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. n 39 N 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. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. n 39 N 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 bring the computer back into place. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 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 while your computer is in gently. ! 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 exert pressure on the drive tray. Be sure to bring the computer back into place. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 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 while your computer is in gently. ! 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).