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... during normal operation. IMPORTANT Do not place your lap. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on your computer directly on a clean dry, stable surface. If this occurs, wait at 1-888-476-6972 IMPORTANT...
... during normal operation. IMPORTANT Do not place your lap. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on your computer directly on a clean dry, stable surface. If this occurs, wait at 1-888-476-6972 IMPORTANT...
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... or cords. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before operating it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before cleaning your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth.
... or cords. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before operating it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before cleaning your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth.
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..., such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. § Battery life is in use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with a 3 pin power cable, use . Connect the AC ...prevent damage to your computer for a considerable amount of 5 Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. However, this model. If the AC adaptor was delivered with a properly grounded wall socket to avoid a small static charge...
..., such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. § Battery life is in use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with a 3 pin power cable, use . Connect the AC ...prevent damage to your computer for a considerable amount of 5 Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. However, this model. If the AC adaptor was delivered with a properly grounded wall socket to avoid a small static charge...
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... Using the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 31 Using Your VAIO Computer 32 Using the Keyboard 33 Using the Touch Pad 36 Using Special-function Buttons 37 Using the Built-in Camera 38 Using ... Monitors Function 80 Connecting an External Microphone 82 Connecting a USB Device 83 Connecting an i.LINK Device 85 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 87 Setting the Password 88 Using Intel(R) VT 95 Using the VAIO Control Center 96 Using the VAIO Power Management 97 Changing the Display Language 98 Upgrading Your...
... Using the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 31 Using Your VAIO Computer 32 Using the Keyboard 33 Using the Touch Pad 36 Using Special-function Buttons 37 Using the Built-in Camera 38 Using ... Monitors Function 80 Connecting an External Microphone 82 Connecting a USB Device 83 Connecting an i.LINK Device 85 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 87 Setting the Password 88 Using Intel(R) VT 95 Using the VAIO Control Center 96 Using the VAIO Power Management 97 Changing the Display Language 98 Upgrading Your...
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...this manual may not be available 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://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, ...
...this manual may not be available 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://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, ...
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... page, specifications, and system and software information. Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. 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...
... page, specifications, and system and software information. Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. 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...
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... - May be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer.
... - May be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer.
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...Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description... 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...
...Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description... 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...
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...serial number is the last 7 digits of the problem 5. Visit the web site at our site, you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.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 may call Sony directly. Customer Information Center If you do not find it at a U.S. You can find the contact numbers ...
...serial number is the last 7 digits of the problem 5. Visit the web site at our site, you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.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 may call Sony directly. Customer Information Center If you do not find it at a U.S. You can find the contact numbers ...
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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. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external ...
Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external ...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 13 N A DISPLAY OFF button (page 37) B Play/Pause button (page 37) C Stop button (page 37) D Previous track button (page 37) E Next track button (page 37) F ASSIST button (page 37) G S1 button (page 37) H VAIO button (page 37) I Charge indicator (page 17) J Disc drive indicator (page 17) K WIRELESS indicator (page 17) L Media Access indicator (page 17) M WIRELESS switch (page 60), (page 64), (page 69) N "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 46) O SD memory card slot (page 54) * Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 13 N A DISPLAY OFF button (page 37) B Play/Pause button (page 37) C Stop button (page 37) D Previous track button (page 37) E Next track button (page 37) F ASSIST button (page 37) G S1 button (page 37) H VAIO button (page 37) I Charge indicator (page 17) J Disc drive indicator (page 17) K WIRELESS indicator (page 17) L Media Access indicator (page 17) M WIRELESS switch (page 60), (page 64), (page 69) N "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 46) O SD memory card slot (page 54) * 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 extends. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 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. To get the most out of the battery pack, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings.
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 extends. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 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. To get the most out of the battery pack, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings.
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... battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 97) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑...
... battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 97) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑...
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... them on the computer. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All 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. ! Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 31 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the...
... them on the computer. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All 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. ! Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 31 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 36) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 37) ❑ Using the Built-...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 36) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 37) ❑ Using the Built-...
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... + /T (F7): display output Function Turns on your computer while an external display is finished launching. If you disconnect a display cable from your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank...
... + /T (F7): display output Function Turns on your computer while an external display is finished launching. If you disconnect a display cable from your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 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 Fn+F10 keys. Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on some software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 34 N Function Changes the size of an image or a document displayed... on the power. For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28). See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys.
... the Fn+F10 keys. Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on some software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 34 N Function Changes the size of an image or a document displayed... on the power. For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28). See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys.
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... the ambient light sensor may not be available on your computer is measured by the ambient light sensor. If your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings Some features and options may turn on and off the keyboard ...backlight after inactivity of keyboard operations. To change the backlit keyboard settings 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Keyboard and Mouse and Backlit KB. ✍ Ambient light intensity is equipped with a backlit keyboard, you can set a ...
... the ambient light sensor may not be available on your computer is measured by the ambient light sensor. If your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings Some features and options may turn on and off the keyboard ...backlight after inactivity of keyboard operations. To change the backlit keyboard settings 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Keyboard and Mouse and Backlit KB. ✍ Ambient light intensity is equipped with a backlit keyboard, you can set a ...
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...left button twice in or pinch close to zoom out. ✍ You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Be sure to scroll horizontally. n 36 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Flick Pinch Description Slide your computer...connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can move backward and flick right to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can pinch on the touch pad with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ...
...left button twice in or pinch close to zoom out. ✍ You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Be sure to scroll horizontally. n 36 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Flick Pinch Description Slide your computer...connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can move backward and flick right to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can pinch on the touch pad with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ...
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...Pause button Starts or pauses playback of the computer. You cannot turn on the touch pad. ! You can change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center. Previous track button Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. > Next track button ... button Turns off or in Normal mode or Sleep mode. While the computer is off the LCD backlight. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 37 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to the button by default.
...Pause button Starts or pauses playback of the computer. You cannot turn on the touch pad. ! You can change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center. Previous track button Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. > Next track button ... button Turns off or in Normal mode or Sleep mode. While the computer is off the LCD backlight. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 37 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to the button by default.
