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...20 Using the Battery Pack 22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Using the Power Saving Modes 29 Updating Your Computer 31 Using Your VAIO Computer 32 Using the Keyboard 33 Using the Touch Pad 35 Using the Switch Function 36 Using the Built-in Camera 37 Using the... an External Microphone 94 Connecting a USB Device 95 Connecting an i.LINK Device 97 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 99 Setting the Password 100 Using Intel® VT 111 Using the VAIO Control Center 112 Using the VAIO Power Management 113 Configuring Your Modem 114 Protecting the Hard Disk 115 Upgrading Your...
...20 Using the Battery Pack 22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Using the Power Saving Modes 29 Updating Your Computer 31 Using Your VAIO Computer 32 Using the Keyboard 33 Using the Touch Pad 35 Using the Switch Function 36 Using the Built-in Camera 37 Using the... an External Microphone 94 Connecting a USB Device 95 Connecting an i.LINK Device 97 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 99 Setting the Password 100 Using Intel® VT 111 Using the VAIO Control Center 112 Using the VAIO Power Management 113 Configuring Your Modem 114 Protecting the Hard Disk 115 Upgrading Your...
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... communications to provide a state-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 Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO...
... communications to provide a state-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 Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO...
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... owner information. 2. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help...
... owner information. 2. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help...
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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. May be ...
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. May be ...
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on... 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...
Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on... 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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... find the information you are looking for 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. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive ...the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at our site, you might need. The serial ...
... find the information you are looking for 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. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive ...the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at our site, you might need. The serial ...
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...) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 29) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 31) Before starting your VAIO computer. !
...) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 29) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 31) Before starting your VAIO computer. !
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... data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of data while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. You can be recharged any time.
... data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of data while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. You can be recharged any time.
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See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 113) 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 113) 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 31 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 31 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.
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 35) ❑ Using the Switch Function (page 36) ❑ Using the Built-...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 35) ❑ Using the Switch Function (page 36) ❑ Using the Built-...
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... the headphones. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank...
... the headphones. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 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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...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 the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on some software. To... and closer (zoom in storage device and the system power is turned off. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 34 N Function Changes the size of an image or a document ...
...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 the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on some software. To... and closer (zoom in storage device and the system power is turned off. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 34 N Function Changes the size of an image or a document ...
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... computer. Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button twice 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...
... computer. Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button twice 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...
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...corresponding tasks that you can customize to suit your computer. If, for example, you customize each mode for each mode. Displays the VAIO Mode Switch settings window to change the settings for business use, personal use, and entertainment use, you can change the switch button ... on the model you purchased. Special-function button MODE button SETTING button Switch buttons (page 13) Functions Toggles among three modes. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Switch Function n 36 N Using the Switch Function The Switch function provides three modes that you assigned to the switch ...
...corresponding tasks that you can customize to suit your computer. If, for example, you customize each mode for each mode. Displays the VAIO Mode Switch settings window to change the settings for business use, personal use, and entertainment use, you can change the switch button ... on the model you purchased. Special-function button MODE button SETTING button Switch buttons (page 13) Functions Toggles among three modes. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Switch Function n 36 N Using the Switch Function The Switch function provides three modes that you assigned to the switch ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 37 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in camera. Video conferences are using the ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 37 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. The drive tray slides out. See the specifications to open the 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. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive.
To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. The drive tray slides out. See the specifications to open the 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. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive.
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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 remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 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 exert pressure on the drive tray.
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 remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 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 exert pressure on the drive tray.
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... of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with the capacity of media. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on...
... of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with the capacity of media. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on...
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...drive does not match the region coding on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that a digital HDCP compliant environment be compatible with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection ... these discs may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is strongly recommended that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. VAIO computers may not be implemented for some music discs encoded with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. For...
...drive does not match the region coding on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that a digital HDCP compliant environment be compatible with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection ... these discs may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is strongly recommended that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. VAIO computers may not be implemented for some music discs encoded with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. For...