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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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...may look slightly different from those 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 ... state-of your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your computer. How to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find out about the configuration of -the-art personal computing experience. !
...may look slightly different from those 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 ... state-of your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your computer. How to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find out about the configuration of -the-art personal computing experience. !
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...press and hold the Microsoft Windows key and press the F1 key. On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User Guide (this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and VAIO Documentation. 2 Click VAIO Recovery for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you learn to access the help files ...computer. Explains features of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - May be able to use your VAIO computer. 1. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. You may be included with the preinstalled software programs on solving common problems. ❑...
...press and hold the Microsoft Windows key and press the F1 key. On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User Guide (this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and VAIO Documentation. 2 Click VAIO Recovery for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you learn to access the help files ...computer. Explains features of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - May be able to use your VAIO computer. 1. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. You may be included with the preinstalled software programs on solving common problems. ❑...
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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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... lower right corner of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 4. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the...
... lower right corner of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 4. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the...
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Getting Started > n 10 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that ...
Getting Started > n 10 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that ...
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Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support, 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. 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. !
Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support, 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. 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. !
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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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... can be used only after the operating system is turned off the built-in storage device and the system power is finished launching. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 28 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. When you execute this command, the states...
... can be used only after the operating system is turned off the built-in storage device and the system power is finished launching. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 28 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. When you execute this command, the states...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with applications that support a .... To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Be sure to your finger on the touch pad (1) to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the right button (4) once. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with applications that support a .... To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Be sure to your finger on the touch pad (1) to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the right button (4) once. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu.
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... the built-in camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in camera. Video conference is equipped with the appropriate software. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 30 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. To use the...
... the built-in camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in camera. Video conference is equipped with the appropriate software. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 30 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. To use the...
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..., and other devices. 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 is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially...
..., and other devices. 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 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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... into the slot if you may lose data. The Memory Stick ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of data may pop out unexpectedly. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 33 N ! To remove a Memory Stick !
... into the slot if you may lose data. The Memory Stick ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of data may pop out unexpectedly. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Memory Stick n 33 N ! To remove a Memory Stick !
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... Formatter software. See the help file included with your valuable data. Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data stored on the media. 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...
... Formatter software. See the help file included with your valuable data. Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data stored on the media. 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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... available as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ Inserting a Memory Stick with capacity of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Improper insertion of January 2009. Accordingly, the Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law. ❑ The... copyright law to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of the media may damage both your computer and the media. 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...
... available as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ Inserting a Memory Stick with capacity of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Improper insertion of January 2009. Accordingly, the Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law. ❑ The... copyright law to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of the media may damage both your computer and the media. 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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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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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. 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 the slot. Do not force the card 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. 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 the slot. Do not force the card into place.
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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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... out of a different type into the slot. Notes on your computer or the media, do , you insert it into the memory card slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 39 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has been...
... out of a different type into the slot. Notes on your computer or the media, do , you insert it into the memory card slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 39 N Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the SD memory card ❑ Your computer has been...