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n3 N Precautions 137 Safety Information 138 Care and Maintenance Information 142 Handling Your Computer 143 Handling the LCD Screen 145 Using the Power Source 146 Handling the Built-in Camera 147 Handling Discs 148 Using the Battery Pack 149 Handling "Memory Stick 150 Handling ...
n3 N Precautions 137 Safety Information 138 Care and Maintenance Information 142 Handling Your Computer 143 Handling the LCD Screen 145 Using the Power Source 146 Handling the Built-in Camera 147 Handling Discs 148 Using the Battery Pack 149 Handling "Memory Stick 150 Handling ...
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... 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, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology...
... 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, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology...
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...you need. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Get started with my VAIO Get help ... Information - To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to the original factory settings - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Information about your...
...you need. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Get started with my VAIO Get help ... Information - To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to the original factory settings - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Information about your...
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Before Use > Finding More about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. 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. See the ...your computer. May be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - You may not be included with the preinstalled software programs on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help.
Before Use > Finding More about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. 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. See the ...your computer. May be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - You may not be included with the preinstalled software programs on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help.
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Use indirect lighting to the proper position. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Proper lighting adds to find ...
Use indirect lighting to the proper position. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Proper lighting adds to find ...
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... 36) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Num lock indicator (page 18) D Caps lock indicator (page 18) E Scroll lock indicator (page 18) F LCD screen (page 145) G Built-in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. !
... 36) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Num lock indicator (page 18) D Caps lock indicator (page 18) E Scroll lock indicator (page 18) F LCD screen (page 145) G Built-in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. !
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n 21 N Installing/Removing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
n 21 N Installing/Removing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
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... of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. ! This computer is in Sleep mode. 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward, put your computer is on and not connected to the... AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 N To remove the battery pack !
... of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. ! This computer is in Sleep mode. 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward, put your computer is on and not connected to the... AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 N To remove the battery pack !
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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 127) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode.
...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 127) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode.
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... to use . Sleep mode turns off . While your data frequently. The green power indicator light is lit while the computer is turned off the LCD screen and places the built-in this mode. If you should save your computer is in Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on...
... to use . Sleep mode turns off . While your data frequently. The green power indicator light is lit while the computer is turned off the LCD screen and places the built-in this mode. If you should save your computer is in Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on...
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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. ❑ 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. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on -screen instructions. !
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... intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. Switches the display output between your computer screen. In such a case, press the F7 key twice while holding down the Fn key, and then press the Enter key to switch the display output... finished launching. To decrease lighting intensity, 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...
... intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. Switches the display output between your computer screen. In such a case, press the F7 key twice while holding down the Fn key, and then press the Enter key to switch the display output... finished launching. To decrease lighting intensity, 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...
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...function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. Slide your computer. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. n ... the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). 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 finger on...
...function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. Slide your computer. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. n ... the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). 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 finger on...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" 6 Click Start. 7 Follow the on the media type. n 48 N It may take time to format "Memory Stick" depending on -screen instructions. !
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" 6 Click Start. 7 Follow the on the media type. n 48 N It may take time to format "Memory Stick" depending on -screen instructions. !
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... is off. - n 51 N your computer is not displayed on the taskbar. - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ You can skip steps 1 to unplug and click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions for removing the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the...
... is off. - n 51 N your computer is not displayed on the taskbar. - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ You can skip steps 1 to unplug and click Stop. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions for removing the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the...
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... and Next. 6 Follow the on the computer. Some of the phone cable (1) into the modem port 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack (2). on -screen instructions. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet To connect a telephone cable ! The following procedure applies to models with a built-in modem.
... and Next. 6 Follow the on the computer. Some of the phone cable (1) into the modem port 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack (2). on -screen instructions. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet To connect a telephone cable ! The following procedure applies to models with a built-in modem.
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...access, ask your network administrator. ✍ You can connect your network. Do not plug a telephone cable into the network (LAN) port on -screen instructions. ! Private branch exchange (PBX) Follow the on your computer. Home (intercom speakerphone) or business-use . Public telephone subscriber line - Connect...1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T type networks with a LAN cable. When your computer to any network without changing the default settings. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Network (LAN) n 58 N Using the Network (LAN) You can connect your computer is connected to one ...
...access, ask your network administrator. ✍ You can connect your network. Do not plug a telephone cable into the network (LAN) port on -screen instructions. ! Private branch exchange (PBX) Follow the on your computer. Home (intercom speakerphone) or business-use . Public telephone subscriber line - Connect...1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T type networks with a LAN cable. When your computer to any network without changing the default settings. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Network (LAN) n 58 N Using the Network (LAN) You can connect your computer is connected to one ...
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... standard, using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band, are not available on ad-hoc networks. Use the SmartWi Connection Utility to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. You can communicate with the added benefits of... a wireless (radio) connection. You can communicate without an access point, which means that you to set up the wireless LAN function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 59 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal LAN connectivity, but with a...
... standard, using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band, are not available on ad-hoc networks. Use the SmartWi Connection Utility to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. You can communicate with the added benefits of... a wireless (radio) connection. You can communicate without an access point, which means that you to set up the wireless LAN function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 59 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal LAN connectivity, but with a...
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Be sure to set up the Bluetooth function. Use the SmartWi Connection Utility to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. To use the Bluetooth function ! See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help ... to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. To use the Bluetooth function, you first need to set up the Bluetooth function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 62 N Using the Bluetooth Function You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer...
Be sure to set up the Bluetooth function. Use the SmartWi Connection Utility to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. To use the Bluetooth function ! See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help ... to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. To use the Bluetooth function, you first need to set up the Bluetooth function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 62 N Using the Bluetooth Function You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer...
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To register a fingerprint 1 Click Start, All Programs, Protector Suite, and Control Center. 2 Read an end user license agreement thoroughly and click Accept. 3 Follow the on your computer before registration. See Adding the Windows Password (page 122) for the detailed instructions. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Fingerprint Authentication n 69 N Registering a Fingerprint To use the fingerprint authentication function, you must register your fingerprint(s) in your computer. ✍ Set the Windows password on -screen instructions. ✍ For detailed information, see the help file.
To register a fingerprint 1 Click Start, All Programs, Protector Suite, and Control Center. 2 Read an end user license agreement thoroughly and click Accept. 3 Follow the on your computer before registration. See Adding the Windows Password (page 122) for the detailed instructions. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Fingerprint Authentication n 69 N Registering a Fingerprint To use the fingerprint authentication function, you must register your fingerprint(s) in your computer. ✍ Set the Windows password on -screen instructions. ✍ For detailed information, see the help file.