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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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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the VAIO Link web site at http://www.vaio-link.com. How to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase... on -screen User Guide. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. 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 communications to find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the VAIO Link web site at http://www.vaio-link.com. How to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase... on -screen User Guide. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to the on your computer.
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...for your language. 3 Select the guide you want to read. ✍ You can manually browse to the user guides by going to Computer > VAIO (C:) (your C drive) > Documentation > Documentation and opening the folder for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you learn to use your...Support, click Start and Help and Support, or press and hold the Microsoft Windows key and press the F1 key. A comprehensive resource for your VAIO computer. 1. On-screen Documentation ❑ User Guide (This manual) - An overview of your computer and information about your language. ❑ ...
...for your language. 3 Select the guide you want to read. ✍ You can manually browse to the user guides by going to Computer > VAIO (C:) (your C drive) > Documentation > Documentation and opening the folder for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you learn to use your...Support, click Start and Help and Support, or press and hold the Microsoft Windows key and press the F1 key. A comprehensive resource for your VAIO computer. 1. On-screen Documentation ❑ User Guide (This manual) - An overview of your computer and information about your language. ❑ ...
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...you have the serial number of your VAIO computer ready at http://club-vaio.com provides the possibility to ask questions to contact VAIO-Link, have any problem with the computer, visit the VAIO-Link web site at http://www.sonystyle-europe.com. Some other VAIO users. ❑ For product information,...visit our products web site at http://www.vaio.eu/, or our online store at http://www.vaio-link.com for troubleshooting guidance. The serial number is located on the VAIO-Link web site. In case you have problems locating your VAIO computer. If you need to other information ...
...you have the serial number of your VAIO computer ready at http://club-vaio.com provides the possibility to ask questions to contact VAIO-Link, have any problem with the computer, visit the VAIO-Link web site at http://www.sonystyle-europe.com. Some other VAIO users. ❑ For product information,...visit our products web site at http://www.vaio.eu/, or our online store at http://www.vaio-link.com for troubleshooting guidance. The serial number is located on the VAIO-Link web site. In case you have problems locating your VAIO computer. If you need to other information ...
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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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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, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings. To get the most out 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 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, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings. To get the most out 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 extends.
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... Management (page 96) 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 25 N Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the ...
... Management (page 96) 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 25 N Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the ...
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... 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. ! The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates for enhancing your VAIO computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more...
... 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. ! The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates for enhancing your VAIO computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more...
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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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... the headphones. Changes the LCD brightness of your computer while an external display is finished launching. Switches the display output between 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...
... the headphones. Changes the LCD brightness of your computer while an external display is finished launching. Switches the display output between 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 smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. 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...
... make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. 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...
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... sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Pinch open to zoom in a row. Press the left button twice in or pinch close to zoom out. ✍ You can disable/enable... scrolling is connected to your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to move your finger on an item or object. 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.
... sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Pinch open to zoom in a row. Press the left button twice in or pinch close to zoom out. ✍ You can disable/enable... scrolling is connected to your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to move your finger on an item or object. 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.
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...or Hibernate mode. Launches the Media Gallery or turns the volume on your model. Special-function button ASSIST button WEB button VAIO button Functions Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is in Normal mode, the WEB button launches the web browser assigned to help you use specific...button is not functional while the computer is in Hibernate mode, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Recovery Center. See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 36) for more information. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is ...
...or Hibernate mode. Launches the Media Gallery or turns the volume on your model. Special-function button ASSIST button WEB button VAIO button Functions Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is in Normal mode, the WEB button launches the web browser assigned to help you use specific...button is not functional while the computer is in Hibernate mode, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Recovery Center. See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 36) for more information. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is ...
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... the Quick Web Access function, do any of the screen. ❑ Press the WEB button. ❑ Press the power button on the computer. 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 exit the...
... the Quick Web Access function, do any of the screen. ❑ Press the WEB button. ❑ Press the power button on the computer. 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 exit the...
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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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... built-in camera. Do not place your desired icon in MOTION EYE camera. Video conferences are using the built-in the properties window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 38 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in the main window. To use the...
... built-in camera. Do not place your desired icon in MOTION EYE camera. Video conferences are using the built-in the properties window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 38 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in the main window. To use the...
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See the specifications to open the drive. n 39 N 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. 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.
See the specifications to open the drive. n 39 N 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. 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.
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Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! 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. ! 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.
Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! 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. ! 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.
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... discs with a removable cartridge. *2 Writing data to find out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of 50 GB) and BD- 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...
... discs with a removable cartridge. *2 Writing data to find out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of 50 GB) and BD- 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...