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... Using the Battery 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 Built-in Camera 36 Using ...104 Connecting a USB Device 105 Connecting an i.LINK Device 107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 109 Selecting Performance Modes 110 Setting the Password 112 Using Intel® VT 124 Using the VAIO Control Center 125 Using the VAIO Power Management 127 Configuring Your Modem 128 Protecting the Hard Disk 129 Upgrading...
... Using the Battery 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 Built-in Camera 36 Using ...104 Connecting a USB Device 105 Connecting an i.LINK Device 107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 109 Selecting Performance Modes 110 Setting the Password 112 Using Intel® VT 124 Using the VAIO Control Center 125 Using the VAIO Power Management 127 Configuring Your Modem 128 Protecting the Hard Disk 129 Upgrading...
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.../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® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and...
.../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® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and...
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... programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Get started with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. 1. Information about your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Use my...
... programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Get started with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. 1. Information about your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Use my...
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Features and options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. May be available on your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Before Use > Finding ...
Features and options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. May be available on your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Before Use > Finding ...
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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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... computer's serial number You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you may call Sony directly. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. You can find the information you are looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair... computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the display on your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily...
... computer's serial number You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you may call Sony directly. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. You can find the information you are looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair... computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the display on your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily...
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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. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external ...
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. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external ...
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... battery pack. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using the computer. To avoid loss of power while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center.
... battery pack. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using the computer. To avoid loss of power while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center.
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... Management (page 127) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as 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 ...
... Management (page 127) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as 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 ...
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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. ! 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.
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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 Built-...
... 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 Built-...
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... Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be supported depending on the operating system on and off the built-in speakers or the headphones. 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...
... Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be supported depending on the operating system on and off the built-in speakers or the headphones. 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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...look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. For details on some software. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in storage device and the system power is turned off. 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 ...
...look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. For details on some software. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in storage device and the system power is turned off. 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 ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad to keep scrolling .... n 34 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is connected to your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally. Press the left button. With many...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad to keep scrolling .... n 34 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is connected to your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally. Press the left button. With many...
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You can change the default assignment with special buttons to each button by default. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to help you use specific functions of the computer. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Drive eject button Functions Execute the task that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. Ejects the optical disc drive tray. n 35 N If this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive.
You can change the default assignment with special buttons to each button by default. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to help you use specific functions of the computer. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Drive eject button Functions Execute the task that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. Ejects the optical disc drive tray. n 35 N If this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive.
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... the built-in camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in camera. Video conferences are using the built-in camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 36 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the software. ✍ When capturing an image or...
... the built-in camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in camera. Video conferences are using the built-in camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 36 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the software. ✍ When capturing an image or...
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If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management. The drive tray slides out. ! The substitute drive eject button, however, is not functional if the power ...2 Press the disc drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of your computer. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the drive eject button. ✍ If the...
If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management. The drive tray slides out. ! The substitute drive eject button, however, is not functional if the power ...2 Press the disc drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of your computer. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the drive eject button. ✍ If the...
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Be sure to hold the bottom of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it in gently. ! Be sure to bring the computer back into place. ! Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 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 hold the bottom of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it in gently. ! Be sure to bring the computer back into place. ! Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 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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... data to find out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of 50 GB) and BD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on...
... data to find out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of 50 GB) and BD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on...
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...compliant environment be compatible with your external display is designed to playback discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. VAIO computers may not be implemented for some music discs encoded with other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to check... disc drive does not match the region coding on the disc package carefully to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Some content may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray ...
...compliant environment be compatible with your external display is designed to playback discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. VAIO computers may not be implemented for some music discs encoded with other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to check... disc drive does not match the region coding on the disc package carefully to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Some content may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray ...