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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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...find out about the configuration 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 ...American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide...
...find out about the configuration 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 ...American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide...
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... information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick...
... information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick...
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See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - To access this on your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. ...
See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - To access this on your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. ...
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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://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://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
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... the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Visit the web site at our site, you may call Sony directly. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you do not find it at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you...on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can assist with the setup of the problem 5. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for at www.sonystyle.com/...
... the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Visit the web site at our site, you may call Sony directly. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you do not find it at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you...on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can assist with the setup of the problem 5. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for at www.sonystyle.com/...
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Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating ...
Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating ...
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... short. Your computer is impossible. To avoid loss of power while the computer is directly connected to the previous work state is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. Going back to AC power. When the battery pack is running out of battery. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the...
... short. Your computer is impossible. To avoid loss of power while the computer is directly connected to the previous work state is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. Going back to AC power. When the battery pack is running out of battery. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the...
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... 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. ❑...
... 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. ❑...
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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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...-specific tasks. To decrease the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. 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...
...-specific tasks. To decrease the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. 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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... and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on the power. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. For details on some software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 33 N Function Changes the size of...
... and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on the power. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. For details on some software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 33 N Function Changes the size of...
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... feature). ✍ You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to your finger along the bottom edge to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. Slide your...
... feature). ✍ You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to your finger along the bottom edge to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. Slide your...
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... function is activated, the muting (S1) button turns the volume on the LCD backlight with this function. 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: - Press any of the computer. Slide your finger... in Normal mode, the WEB button launches the web browser assigned to the button by default. You cannot turn on the touch pad. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the...
... function is activated, the muting (S1) button turns the volume on the LCD backlight with this function. 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: - Press any of the computer. Slide your finger... in Normal mode, the WEB button launches the web browser assigned to the button by default. You cannot turn on the touch pad. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the...
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... Access function launches just by pressing the WEB button from the next time. icon located at the lower left corner of the screen. 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 immediately to use or...
... Access function launches just by pressing the WEB button from the next time. icon located at the lower left corner of the screen. 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 immediately to use or...
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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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Video conferences are using the built-in camera. 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 the main window. To use the ...
Video conferences are using the built-in camera. 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 the main window. To use the ...
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To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. See the specifications to open the drive. The drive tray slides out. 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.
To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. See the specifications to open the drive. The drive tray slides out. 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 hold the bottom of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it in gently. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N 3 Place a disc in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Do not remove the optical disc while 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. Be sure to bring the computer back into place. !
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 gently. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N 3 Place a disc in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Do not remove the optical disc while 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. Be sure to bring the computer back into place. !