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... at least one , moisture may condense inside the computer. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer's air vents, located on the bottom of the unit rises during normal operation. The temperature of the bottom...
... at least one , moisture may condense inside the computer. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer's air vents, located on the bottom of the unit rises during normal operation. The temperature of the bottom...
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... detergent solution. 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.
... detergent solution. 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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... again. § There is properly connected to avoid a small static charge building up in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Using the Battery Pack Use original Sony battery packs. Connect the AC adapter to your computer for a long period of time, remove the battery pack from all...
... again. § There is properly connected to avoid a small static charge building up in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Using the Battery Pack Use original Sony battery packs. Connect the AC adapter to your computer for a long period of time, remove the battery pack from all...
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... 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 31 Using Your VAIO Computer 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using the Touch Pad 37 Using Special-function Buttons 38 Using the Built-in Camera 39 Using ...83 Connecting an External Microphone 85 Connecting a USB Device 86 Connecting an i.LINK Device 88 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 90 Setting the Password 91 Using Intel(R) VT 98 Using the VAIO Control Center 99 Using the VAIO Power Management 100 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 101 Adding and Removing Memory 102
... 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 31 Using Your VAIO Computer 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using the Touch Pad 37 Using Special-function Buttons 38 Using the Built-in Camera 39 Using ...83 Connecting an External Microphone 85 Connecting a USB Device 86 Connecting an i.LINK Device 88 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 90 Setting the Password 91 Using Intel(R) VT 98 Using the VAIO Control Center 99 Using the VAIO Power Management 100 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 101 Adding and Removing Memory 102
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... Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of -the-art computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video...n4 N Before Use Congratulations 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 ...
... Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of -the-art computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video...n4 N Before Use Congratulations 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 ...
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Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read the Safety Information carefully. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. n5 N Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information -
Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read the Safety Information carefully. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. n5 N Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information -
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...Help. Use my VAIO Get assistance with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help files - Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with your VAIO computer by accessing interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, ...and model specific user guide on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Get started with my VAIO Get help menu on your computer. May be able to access the help files from the following categories to find the...
...Help. Use my VAIO Get assistance with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help files - Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with your VAIO computer by accessing interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, ...and model specific user guide on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Get started with my VAIO Get help menu on your computer. May be able to access the help files from the following categories to find the...
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.../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/PT/VAIO/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system. For operating system support, you can visit...
.../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/PT/VAIO/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system. For operating system support, you can visit...
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... find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you might need. In order to find the information you may call Sony directly. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the... setup of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you do not find the...
... find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you might need. In order to find the information you may call Sony directly. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the... setup of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you do not find the...
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... Your Computer Safely (page 27) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28) ❑ Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition (page 31) Before starting your VAIO computer. !
... Your Computer Safely (page 27) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28) ❑ Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition (page 31) Before starting your VAIO computer. !
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 13 N A DISPLAY OFF button (page 38) B Play/Pause button (page 38) C Stop button (page 38) D Previous track button (page 38) E Next track button (page 38) F ASSIST button (page 38) G S1 button (page 38) H VAIO button (page 38) 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 63), (page 67), (page 72) N "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 47) O SD memory card slot (page 57) * Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 13 N A DISPLAY OFF button (page 38) B Play/Pause button (page 38) C Stop button (page 38) D Previous track button (page 38) E Next track button (page 38) F ASSIST button (page 38) G S1 button (page 38) H VAIO button (page 38) 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 63), (page 67), (page 72) N "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 47) O SD memory card slot (page 57) * Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".
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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, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings. To get the most out of the battery pack extends. 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.
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, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings. To get the most out of the battery pack extends. 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.
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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 100) 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 100) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑...
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... with the following software applications for enhancing your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates available on the Internet, and downloads and installs 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 > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 31 N Keeping Your ...
... with the following software applications for enhancing your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates available on the Internet, and downloads and installs 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 > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 31 N Keeping Your ...
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... for example, when the Windows does not start. Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to keep it running at an optimum level. On models with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST ... on your computer. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 32 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to recover your computer to solve the problem. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on . ❑ On models without the...
... for example, when the Windows does not start. Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to keep it running at an optimum level. On models with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST ... on your computer. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 32 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to recover your computer to solve the problem. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on . ❑ On models without the...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 34) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 37) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 38) ❑ Using the Built-...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 34) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 37) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 38) ❑ Using the Built-...
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... m or < key. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 34 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combination/Feature Fn + % (F2): muting Fn + 2 (F3...
... m or < key. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 34 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combination/Feature Fn + % (F2): muting Fn + 2 (F3...
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... power is turned off. Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on the power. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 35 N Function Changes the size of an image or a document ...displayed 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 return the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in ), press the Fn+F10...
... power is turned off. Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on the power. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 35 N Function Changes the size of an image or a document ...displayed 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 return the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in ), press the Fn+F10...
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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 36 N Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings Some features and options may turn off according to 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 36 N Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings Some features and options may turn off according to 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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Press the right button (4) once. With some software applications, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Slide your computer. On web browser software or image viewer software, you ..., you can flick left button (3) once. Slide your finger in circles on the touch pad with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the...
Press the right button (4) once. With some software applications, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Slide your computer. On web browser software or image viewer software, you ..., you can flick left button (3) once. Slide your finger in circles on the touch pad with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the...