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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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...to 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 audio, video, computing, ...
...to 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 audio, video, computing, ...
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... programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information...
... programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information...
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... SmartWi Connection Utility Help. To access this on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer.
... SmartWi Connection Utility Help. To access this on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer.
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...Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description... 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...
...Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description... 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 Sony VAIO computer. In order to find the contact numbers on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner ...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 it at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. Visit the web site at our site, you might need....
...find the information you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. In order to find the contact numbers on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner ...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 it at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. Visit the web site at our site, you might need....
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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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... you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. When the battery pack is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. Your computer is running on the battery, you enable the battery care function of the Battery Charge Functions with a lithium ion battery pack...
... you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. When the battery pack is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. Your computer is running on the battery, you enable the battery care function of the Battery Charge Functions with a lithium ion battery pack...
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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. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28) for more information. ❑ Change the power saving settings on battery power, you can extend ...
... Management (page 127) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28) for more information. ❑ Change the power saving settings on battery power, you can extend ...
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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. ! 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.
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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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..., and then press the Enter key to switch the display output to select the display output. ! Changes the LCD brightness of your computer. 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...
..., and then press the Enter key to switch the display output to select the display output. ! Changes the LCD brightness of your computer. 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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... make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in storage device and the system power is turned off. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Provides the lowest level of an image or a document displayed on some software. When you execute this command, the states...+F10 keys. For details on the power. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 33 N Function Changes the size of power consumption...
... make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in storage device and the system power is turned off. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Provides the lowest level of an image or a document displayed on some software. When you execute this command, the states...+F10 keys. For details on the power. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 33 N Function Changes the size of power consumption...
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... finger in a row. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. If 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... on an item or object. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. 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 your computer. Slide your...
... finger in a row. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. If 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... on an item or object. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. 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 your computer. Slide your...
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If this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive. Ejects the optical disc drive tray. You can change the default assignment with special buttons to each button by default. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Drive eject button Functions Execute the task that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. n 35 N 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.
If this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive. Ejects the optical disc drive tray. You can change the default assignment with special buttons to each button by default. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Drive eject button Functions Execute the task that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. n 35 N 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.
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... low light compensation option in the properties window. With the preinstalled image capture software, you are possible with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 36 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the appropriate software. !
... low light compensation option in the properties window. With the preinstalled image capture software, you are possible with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 36 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the appropriate software. !
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... in this section may not be available on the optical disc drive. If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the disc drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of your ...computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to eject the drive tray with an optical disc...
... in this section may not be available on the optical disc drive. If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the disc drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of your ...computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to eject the drive tray with an optical disc...
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Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). 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 gently. ! 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.
Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). 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 gently. ! 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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... not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. 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...
... not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. 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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...malfunction. When you cannot play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. This unit is not possible. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N ! Some content may not be compatible with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection ... the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with your external display is strongly recommended that a digital HDCP compliant environment be sure to...
...malfunction. When you cannot play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. This unit is not possible. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N ! Some content may not be compatible with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection ... the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with your external display is strongly recommended that a digital HDCP compliant environment be sure to...