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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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...computing, and communications to the on 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 this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide...
...computing, and communications to the on 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 this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide...
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...files from the help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and VAIO Documentation. 2 Click VAIO Recovery for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help files - Provides information about your VAIO computer. 1. You may be included with the preinstalled software programs on ... ❑ Safety Information - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. 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...
...files from the help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and VAIO Documentation. 2 Click VAIO Recovery for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help files - Provides information about your VAIO computer. 1. You may be included with the preinstalled software programs on ... ❑ Safety Information - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. 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...
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... commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem 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...
... commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem 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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....com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the information you might need. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at a U.S. In order to find the contact numbers on the bottom,... the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the computer. 2 Your computer...
....com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the information you might need. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at a U.S. In order to find the contact numbers on the bottom,... the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the computer. 2 Your computer...
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... (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system. Before starting your computer. Getting Started > n 10 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up...
... (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system. Before starting your computer. Getting Started > n 10 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up...
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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. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support, and then follow the on-screen instructions. !
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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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... pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. Changes the LCD brightness of power consumption. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 28 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the...
... pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. Changes the LCD brightness of power consumption. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 28 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the...
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.... Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the screen using 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 use the... VAIO Control Center. ! Be sure to scroll vertically. n 29 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the right edge ...
.... Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the screen using 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 use the... VAIO Control Center. ! Be sure to scroll vertically. n 29 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the right edge ...
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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. ! Video conference is equipped with ...
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. ! Video conference is equipped with ...
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... data capacity capabilities. For the latest information about the Memory Stick, visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 31 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it can accommodate Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick...
... data capacity capabilities. For the latest information about the Memory Stick, visit the Memory Stick web site at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 31 N Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it can accommodate Duo-size media and supports Memory Stick...
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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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... light is unlit. 2 Push in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot if you cannot insert it from the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 33 N ! Be sure to remove it smoothly.
... light is unlit. 2 Push in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot if you cannot insert it from the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 33 N ! Be sure to remove it smoothly.
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... format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. Do not remove the Memory Stick from the slot while formatting. 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 default and is ready for...
... format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media. Do not remove the Memory Stick from the slot while formatting. 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 default and is ready for...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 35 N Notes on your personal use any audio...guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ MagicGate is against the copyright law to take advantage of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Accordingly, the Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to use , it is the general name of this technology. ...The Memory Stick slot on Using the Memory Stick ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of the media may ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 35 N Notes on your personal use any audio...guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ MagicGate is against the copyright law to take advantage of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Accordingly, the Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to use , it is the general name of this technology. ...The Memory Stick slot on Using the Memory Stick ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of the media may ...
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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.
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 easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it clicks into place. n 37 N ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot. 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 easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it clicks into place. n 37 N ✍ If the SD memory card does not go into the slot. 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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The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. n 38 N 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.
The SD memory card ejects. 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot. n 38 N 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.
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 39 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on your computer does not support the copyright protection and high-...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 39 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on your computer does not support the copyright protection and high-...