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n2 N Contents Before Use 4 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 5 Ergonomic Considerations 9 Getting Started 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 18...Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 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...an External Microphone 87 Connecting a USB Device 88 Connecting an i.LINK Device 90 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 92 Setting the Password 93 Using Intel® VT 100 Using the...
n2 N Contents Before Use 4 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 5 Ergonomic Considerations 9 Getting Started 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 18...Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 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...an External Microphone 87 Connecting a USB Device 88 Connecting an i.LINK Device 90 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 92 Setting the Password 93 Using Intel® VT 100 Using the...
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... URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in audio, video, computing..., and communications to provide a state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find out about the configuration of your computer....
... URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in audio, video, computing..., and communications to provide a state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find out about the configuration of your computer....
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... from the following categories to the original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to find useful documentation such as below...
... from the following categories to the original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to find useful documentation such as below...
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... computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Information about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. May be included with the preinstalled software programs on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and...
... computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Information about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. May be included with the preinstalled software programs on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and...
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...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://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport....sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating ...
...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://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport....sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating ...
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...in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you might need. In order to find...the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the nearest location. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Customer Information ...
...in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you might need. In order to find...the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the nearest location. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Customer Information ...
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Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating ...
Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating ...
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Front A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 38) D LCD screen (page 118) E WEB button* (page 35) F DISPLAY OFF button* (page 35) G VAIO button* (page 35) H Power button I Keyboard (page 32) J Touch pad (page 34) K Right button (page 34) L Fingerprint sensor* (page 69) M Left button (page 34) * On selected models only. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
Front A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 38) D LCD screen (page 118) E WEB button* (page 35) F DISPLAY OFF button* (page 35) G VAIO button* (page 35) H Power button I Keyboard (page 32) J Touch pad (page 34) K Right button (page 34) L Fingerprint sensor* (page 69) M Left button (page 34) * On selected models only. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
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... impossible. When the battery pack is running on the battery, you enable the battery care function of power while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. You can be recharged any time. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data, you are in Sleep mode...
... impossible. When the battery pack is running on the battery, you enable the battery care function of power while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. You can be recharged any time. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data, you are in Sleep mode...
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... Management (page 102) 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 26 N Extending Your Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the ...
... Management (page 102) 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 26 N Extending Your Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the ...
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Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 30 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, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and 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 30 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, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and 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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... 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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... and then the m or < key. Combinations and Functions with both that perform model-specific tasks. Press the Enter key to the computer screen. 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...
... and then the m or < key. Combinations and Functions with both that perform model-specific tasks. Press the Enter key to the computer screen. 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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... the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on the power. 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... system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information.
... the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on the power. 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... system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information.
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... the touch pad with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). Be sure to scroll horizontally. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the right button (4) once. Slide two fingers linearly in a row. If you disable the...
... the touch pad with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). Be sure to scroll horizontally. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the right button (4) once. Slide two fingers linearly in a row. If you disable the...
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...Sleep mode or Hibernate mode. Turns off , the WEB button activates the Quick Web Access function and launches the web browser used with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. You can change the button assignment with this section may be available on the touch ... not functional while the computer is in Normal mode, the WEB button launches the web browser assigned to the button by default. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer may not be equipped with special buttons to help you...
...Sleep mode or Hibernate mode. Turns off , the WEB button activates the Quick Web Access function and launches the web browser used with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. You can change the button assignment with this section may be available on the touch ... not functional while the computer is in Normal mode, the WEB button launches the web browser assigned to the button by default. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer may not be equipped with special buttons to help you...
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... be available on your computer. This function is available only on the computer. 2 Follow the instructions in this section may not be off. 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 have completed the initial...
... be available on your computer. This function is available only on the computer. 2 Follow the instructions in this section may not be off. 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 have completed the initial...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 37 N Exiting the Quick Web Access Function ! For detailed information on the computer. icon located at the lower ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 37 N Exiting the Quick Web Access Function ! For detailed information on the computer. icon located at the lower ...
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With the preinstalled image capture software, you are possible with the appropriate software. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 38 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the software. ✍ When capturing an image or a ...
With the preinstalled image capture software, you are possible with the appropriate software. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 38 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the software. ✍ When capturing an image or a ...
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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. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. 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. n 39 N See the specifications to open the drive.
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. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. 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. n 39 N See the specifications to open the drive.