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... Using the Battery Pack 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 26 Using the Power Saving Modes 27 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 Access Function 36... Using the Multiple Monitors Function 81 Connecting an External Microphone 83 Connecting a USB Device 84 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 86 Setting the Password 87 Using Intel(R) VT 94 Using the VAIO Control Center 95 Using the VAIO Power Management 96 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 97 Adding and Removing Memory 98
... Using the Battery Pack 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 26 Using the Power Saving Modes 27 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 Access Function 36... Using the Multiple Monitors Function 81 Connecting an External Microphone 83 Connecting a USB Device 84 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 86 Setting the Password 87 Using Intel(R) VT 94 Using the VAIO Control Center 95 Using the VAIO Power Management 96 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 97 Adding and Removing Memory 98
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... Guide. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. How to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to find out about the configuration of -the-art computing experience. !
... Guide. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. How to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to find out about the configuration of -the-art computing experience. !
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...10065; Recovery and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Regulations, Guarantee and Service Support 2. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about solving common problems. To view this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start ,... All Programs, and VAIO Documentation. 2 Open the folder for your VAIO computer. 1. A comprehensive resource for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you want to read. ✍...
...10065; Recovery and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Regulations, Guarantee and Service Support 2. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about solving common problems. To view this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start ,... All Programs, and VAIO Documentation. 2 Open the folder for your VAIO computer. 1. A comprehensive resource for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you want to read. ✍...
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... or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO computer ready at http://www.vaio-link.com for troubleshooting guidance. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 3. In case you have any problem with the computer, visit the VAIO-Link web site at hand. Support Web ...need to other information resources are also available: ❑ The Club VAIO community at http://club-vaio.com provides the possibility to ask questions to contact VAIO-Link, have problems locating your VAIO computer. Some other VAIO users. ❑ For product information, you have the serial number of...
... or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO computer ready at http://www.vaio-link.com for troubleshooting guidance. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 3. In case you have any problem with the computer, visit the VAIO-Link web site at hand. Support Web ...need to other information resources are also available: ❑ The Club VAIO community at http://club-vaio.com provides the possibility to ask questions to contact VAIO-Link, have problems locating your VAIO computer. Some other VAIO users. ❑ For product information, you have the serial number of...
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Getting Started > Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 10) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 16) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 17) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 19) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 26) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 27) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 30) n9 N
Getting Started > Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 10) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 16) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 17) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 19) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 26) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 27) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 30) n9 N
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N A Num lock indicator (page 16) B Caps lock indicator (page 16) C Scroll lock indicator (page 16) D ASSIST button (page 35) E WEB button (page 35) F VAIO button (page 35) G Power button/Power indicator (page 16) H "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 46) I Media Access indicator (page 16) J SD memory card slot (page 56) K WIRELESS switch (page 62), (page 67) L WIRELESS indicator (page 16) M Charge indicator (page 16) N Disc drive indicator (page 16) * Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N A Num lock indicator (page 16) B Caps lock indicator (page 16) C Scroll lock indicator (page 16) D ASSIST button (page 35) E WEB button (page 35) F VAIO button (page 35) G Power button/Power indicator (page 16) H "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 46) I Media Access indicator (page 16) J SD memory card slot (page 56) K WIRELESS switch (page 62), (page 67) L WIRELESS indicator (page 16) M Charge indicator (page 16) N Disc drive indicator (page 16) * Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 24 N Checking the Battery Charge Capacity The battery charge capacity gradually decreases as the number of battery charging increases or the duration of use of the battery pack, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings. To get the most out of the battery pack extends. To check the battery charge capacity 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery. ✍ Additionally, you can enable the battery care function to extend the life of the battery pack.
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 24 N Checking the Battery Charge Capacity The battery charge capacity gradually decreases as the number of battery charging increases or the duration of use of the battery pack, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings. To get the most out of the battery pack extends. To check the battery charge capacity 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery. ✍ Additionally, you can enable the battery care function to extend the life of the battery pack.
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... battery power, you can extend the 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 25 N Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options.... See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 96) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑...
... battery power, you can extend the 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 25 N Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options.... See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 96) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑...
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... automatically notifies you of new updates for enhancing your VAIO computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently and securely. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to ... them on the computer. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 5 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Update 5 and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 30 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the...
... automatically notifies you of new updates for enhancing your VAIO computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently and securely. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to ... them on the computer. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 5 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Update 5 and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 30 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the...
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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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... m or < key. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 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 screen goes blank...
... m or < key. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 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 screen goes blank...
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... Center for more information. For details on some software. 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 displayed on ...
... Center for more information. For details on some software. 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 displayed on ...
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... touch pad before disabling the touch pad. On web browser software or image viewer software, you can pinch on the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the right button (4) once. Pinch open to zoom in quick motion on an item or object. Using Your... VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to your computer. Press the left to move forward. With some software applications, ...
... touch pad before disabling the touch pad. On web browser software or image viewer software, you can pinch on the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the right button (4) once. Pinch open to zoom in quick motion on an item or object. Using Your... VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to your computer. Press the left to move forward. With some software applications, ...
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... functions of the computer. While the computer is in Normal mode or Sleep mode. Special-function button ASSIST button WEB button VAIO button Functions Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is off, the WEB button activates the Quick Web Access function and launches the web browser used with...buttons to the button by default. Launches the Media Gallery or turns the volume on and off, depending on your model. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is off or in Hibernate mode, the ASSIST button launches ...
... functions of the computer. While the computer is in Normal mode or Sleep mode. Special-function button ASSIST button WEB button VAIO button Functions Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is off, the WEB button activates the Quick Web Access function and launches the web browser used with...buttons to the button by default. Launches the Media Gallery or turns the volume on and off, depending on your model. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is off or in Hibernate mode, the ASSIST button launches ...
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... from the next time. To exit the Quick Web Access function, do any of the following: ❑ Click the icon located at the 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...
... from the next time. To exit the Quick Web Access function, do any of the following: ❑ Click the icon located at the 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 Duo" 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 Duo" slot, the SD memory card slot, and the ExpressCard slot.
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 38 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the appropriate software. ! Video conferences are using the ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 38 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the appropriate software. ! Video conferences are using the ...
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Some 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. To insert a disc 1 Turn on 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. n 39 N The drive tray slides out.
Some 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. To insert a disc 1 Turn on 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. n 39 N The drive tray slides out.
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Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. 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). Be sure to bring the computer back into place. !
Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. 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). Be sure to bring the computer back into place. !
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... on the model you purchased. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 41 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on...
... on the model you purchased. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 41 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on...