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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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... look slightly different from those of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin ...> n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find out about the configuration of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video,...
... look slightly different from those of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin ...> n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find out about the configuration of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video,...
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... for your entire built-in the form of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the...
... for your entire built-in the form of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the...
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.... To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help -
.... To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help -
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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 ...
... 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 ...
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... need. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your VAIO PC. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You...
... need. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your VAIO PC. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You...
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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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Your computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. To avoid loss of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a ...
Your computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. To avoid loss of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a ...
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N Extending Your Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. 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.
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N Extending Your Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. 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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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. ❑ 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 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. ❑ 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 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 display output. ! Switches the display output between your computer screen, an external display, simultaneous output to both that perform model-specific tasks. 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 display output. ! Switches the display output between your computer screen, an external display, simultaneous output to both that perform model-specific tasks. 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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... power is turned off. Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on the power. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 33 N Function Changes the 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. For details on some software. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. To return the system...
... power is turned off. Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on the power. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 33 N Function Changes the 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. For details on some software. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. To return the system...
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Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger in a row. 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 (2) on ... pad while pressing the left button (3) once. Press the left button. Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is engaged, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button twice in circles on the touch pad to keep scrolling without taking the finger off the touch pad (the...
Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger in a row. 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 (2) on ... pad while pressing the left button (3) once. Press the left button. Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is engaged, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button twice in circles on the touch pad to keep scrolling without taking the finger off the touch pad (the...
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... Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you change the default assignment with this function. You can change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 36) for more information. ! Even if you.... 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 computer is activated, the muting (S1) button turns the volume on the touch pad. ! The WEB button is not...
... Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you change the default assignment with this function. You can change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 36) for more information. ! Even if you.... 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 computer is activated, the muting (S1) button turns the volume on the touch pad. ! The WEB button is not...
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... on how to exit the Quick Web Access function. For detailed information on the computer. 2 Follow the instructions in the initial setup wizard. 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...
... on how to exit the Quick Web Access function. For detailed information on the computer. 2 Follow the instructions in the initial setup wizard. 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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.... Launching or exiting your desired icon in the properties window. With the preinstalled image capture software, you are possible with the appropriate software. ! 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. Do not place your computer...
.... Launching or exiting your desired icon in the properties window. With the preinstalled image capture software, you are possible with the appropriate software. ! 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. Do not place your computer...
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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 39 N 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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. n 39 N 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.
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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 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 a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Do not exert pressure on the drive tray.
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 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 a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Do not exert pressure on the drive tray.