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... the Indicator Lights 17 Connecting a Power Source 18 Using the Battery Pack 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 25 Updating Your Computer 26 Using Your VAIO Computer 27 Using the Keyboard 28 Using the Touch Pad 29 Using the Built-in Camera 30 Using the Memory Stick 31 Using Other Modules... an External Display 53 Selecting Display Modes 56 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 58 Connecting an External Microphone 61 Connecting a USB Device 62 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 64 Setting the Password 65 Using the VAIO Control Center 68 Using the Power Saving Modes 69 Using the...
... the Indicator Lights 17 Connecting a Power Source 18 Using the Battery Pack 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 25 Updating Your Computer 26 Using Your VAIO Computer 27 Using the Keyboard 28 Using the Touch Pad 29 Using the Built-in Camera 30 Using the Memory Stick 31 Using Other Modules... an External Display 53 Selecting Display Modes 56 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 58 Connecting an External Microphone 61 Connecting a USB Device 62 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 64 Setting the Password 65 Using the VAIO Control Center 68 Using the Power Saving Modes 69 Using the...
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... technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ How to provide state-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://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For... customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in audio, video, computing, ...
... technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ How to provide state-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://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For... customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in audio, video, computing, ...
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... key and press the F1 key. On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User Guide (this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual software programs, ...hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire built-in storage device to use your computer. An overview of your VAIO computer. 1. It also includes information on a specific program. ❑ Help and Support Center - A comprehensive resource for Windows XP. ...
... key and press the F1 key. On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User Guide (this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual software programs, ...hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire built-in storage device to use your computer. An overview of your VAIO computer. 1. It also includes information on a specific program. ❑ Help and Support Center - A comprehensive resource for Windows XP. ...
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on... 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://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on... 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://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
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.../backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. You can find it at the... number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your VAIO PC. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Customer Information Center If you do not find the nearest...
.../backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. You can find it at the... number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your VAIO PC. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Customer Information Center If you do not find the nearest...
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... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on...
... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on...
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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 26 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, point to All Programs, click Windows Update, and then follow the on -screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, point to All Programs and VAIO Update 4, click 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 26 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, point to All Programs, click Windows Update, and then follow the on -screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, point to All Programs and VAIO Update 4, click Go to download the updates.
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 28) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 29) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 30) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 31) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 36) ❑ Using the Internet (page 40) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 41) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 42) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 45) n 27 N
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 28) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 29) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 30) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 31) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 36) ❑ Using the Internet (page 40) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 41) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 42) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 45) n 27 N
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... of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 69). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 28 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the LCD brightness of power consumption...
... of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 69). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 28 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the LCD brightness of power consumption...
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... the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! 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...
... the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! 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...
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... capture software 1 Click Start, point to All Programs and ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and then click WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the desired icon in camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 30 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software. ! With the preinstalled image capture...
... capture software 1 Click Start, point to All Programs and ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and then click WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the desired icon in camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 30 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software. ! With the preinstalled image capture...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 31 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 31 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 32 N Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot. 2 Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place. ✍ The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and the contents of the Memory Stick are displayed. If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start and My Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick icon.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 32 N Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot. 2 Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place. ✍ The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and the contents of the Memory Stick are displayed. If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start and My Computer, and double-click the Memory Stick icon.
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... the Memory Stick. 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. If you do not force the Memory Stick into the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 33 N ! Be sure to insert it into an M2 Duo adaptor. To avoid damaging your computer or the media, do...
... the Memory Stick. 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. If you do not force the Memory Stick into the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 33 N ! Be sure to insert it into an M2 Duo adaptor. To avoid damaging your computer or the media, do...
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... Formatter software for use the device that it cannot be recognized by default and is designed to use the Memory Stick Formatter software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 34 N Formatting a Memory Stick To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted by other Memory Stick devices. Before...
... Formatter software for use the device that it cannot be recognized by default and is designed to use the Memory Stick Formatter software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 34 N Formatting a Memory Stick To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted by other Memory Stick devices. Before...
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.... ❑ Inserting a Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to use , it is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Accordingly, the Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law. ❑ The Memory Stick slot on Using the .... ❑ Except for your personal use any audio and/or image data you recorded without prior consent from the respective copyright holders. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 35 N Notes on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). ❑...
.... ❑ Inserting a Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to use , it is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Accordingly, the Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law. ❑ The Memory Stick slot on Using the .... ❑ Except for your personal use any audio and/or image data you recorded without prior consent from the respective copyright holders. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 35 N Notes on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high-speed data transfer). ❑...
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Before you use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 36 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory ... cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices.
Before you use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 36 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory ... cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices.
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Do not force the card into the slot. n 37 N ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it clicks into place. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To insert an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot. 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it in the proper direction.
Do not force the card into the slot. n 37 N ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it clicks into place. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To insert an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot. 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it in the proper direction.
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release. n 38 N The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 2 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release. n 38 N The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot.
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... the slot and can cause damage to your computer or the media, do , you may cause difficulty in or out of January 2009. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 39 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on your computer. ❑ Be sure to hold the memory card...
... the slot and can cause damage to your computer or the media, do , you may cause difficulty in or out of January 2009. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 39 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on your computer. ❑ Be sure to hold the memory card...