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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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... supplied items may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ How to find out about the configuration of -the-art...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 audio, video, computing, ...
... supplied items may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ How to find out about the configuration of -the-art...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 audio, video, computing, ...
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...contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. You can find the answers you need. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO ...entire built-in the form of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help ...
...contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. You can find the answers you need. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO ...entire built-in the form of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help ...
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Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless ...
Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless ...
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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 software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at the lower right corner of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the...
... the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at the lower right corner of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the...
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... completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Before starting your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner...
... completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Before starting your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner...
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... back to the previous work state is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can extend the life of the Battery Charge Functions with the VAIO Control Center. If the battery pack runs out of power while the computer is running out of power and both the charge and power indicator...
... back to the previous work state is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can extend the life of the Battery Charge Functions with the VAIO Control Center. If the battery pack runs out of power while the computer is running out of power and both the charge and power indicator...
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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. 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. 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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... twice while holding down the Fn key, and then press the Enter key to switch the display output to select the display output. ! 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...
... twice while holding down the Fn key, and then press the Enter key to switch the display output to select the display output. ! 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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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 33 N Function Changes the size of the system and the connected peripheral ... system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Provides the lowest level of power consumption.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 33 N Function Changes the size of the system and the connected peripheral ... system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Provides the lowest level of power consumption.
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... that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is engaged, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. n 34 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag... along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally. Press the left button twice in circles on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. Be sure...
... that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is engaged, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. n 34 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag... along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally. Press the left button twice in circles on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. Be sure...
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...cannot turn on the LCD backlight with a USB device, such as the muting button while the Quick Web Access function is equipped with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. While the computer is activated, the muting (S1) button turns the volume on the...See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 36) for more information. ! 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 activated. Special-function button WEB button Muting (S1) button ...
...cannot turn on the LCD backlight with a USB device, such as the muting button while the Quick Web Access function is equipped with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. While the computer is activated, the muting (S1) button turns the volume on the...See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 36) for more information. ! 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 activated. Special-function button WEB button Muting (S1) button ...
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... function, do any of the following: ❑ Click the icon located at the 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...
... function, do any of the following: ❑ Click the icon located at the 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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Do not place your desired icon 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 camera. Video conferences are using the ...
Do not place your desired icon 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 camera. Video conferences are using the ...
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To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. 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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. See the specifications to open the drive.
To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. 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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. See the specifications to open the drive.
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Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! 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. 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. !
Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! 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. 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. !