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... Source 18 Using the Battery Pack 20 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 35 Using Special-function Buttons 36 Using the Built-in Camera 37 Using the Optical... Display Modes 120 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 121 Connecting an External Microphone 123 Connecting a USB Device 124 Connecting an i.LINK Device 126 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 128 Selecting Performance Modes 129 Setting the Password 132 Using Intel(R) VT 139 Using the...
... Source 18 Using the Battery Pack 20 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 35 Using Special-function Buttons 36 Using the Built-in Camera 37 Using the Optical... Display Modes 120 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 121 Connecting an External Microphone 123 Connecting a USB Device 124 Connecting an i.LINK Device 126 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 128 Selecting Performance Modes 129 Setting the Password 132 Using Intel(R) VT 139 Using the...
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n3 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 143 Adding and Removing Memory 144 Precautions 150 Safety Information 151 Care and Maintenance Information 154 Handling Your Computer 155 Handling the LCD Screen ...
n3 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 143 Adding and Removing Memory 144 Precautions 150 Safety Information 151 Care and Maintenance Information 154 Handling Your Computer 155 Handling the LCD Screen ...
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How to find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the VAIO Link web site at http://www.vaio-link.com. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. To find specifications ... may look slightly different from those of -the-art computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of your computer.
How to find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the VAIO Link web site at http://www.vaio-link.com. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. To find specifications ... may look slightly different from those of -the-art computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of your computer.
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... and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Regulations, Guarantee and Service Support 2. A comprehensive resource for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you learn to Computer > VAIO (C:) (your C drive) > Documentation > Documentation and opening the folder for your language. 3 Select the guide you want to read. ✍ You can... manually browse to the user guides by going to use your VAIO computer. 1. To access Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support, or press and hold the Microsoft Windows key and...
... and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Regulations, Guarantee and Service Support 2. A comprehensive resource for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you learn to Computer > VAIO (C:) (your C drive) > Documentation > Documentation and opening the folder for your language. 3 Select the guide you want to read. ✍ You can... manually browse to the user guides by going to use your VAIO computer. 1. To access Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support, or press and hold the Microsoft Windows key and...
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... for troubleshooting guidance. The serial number is located on the VAIO-Link web site. Support Web Sites If you need to contact VAIO-Link, have the serial number of your VAIO computer ready at http://club-vaio.com provides the possibility to ask questions to other information resources... are also available: ❑ The Club VAIO community at hand. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 3. Some other VAIO users. ❑ For product information, you have any problem with the computer, visit the VAIO-Link web site at http://www.sonystyle-europe.com...
... for troubleshooting guidance. The serial number is located on the VAIO-Link web site. Support Web Sites If you need to contact VAIO-Link, have the serial number of your VAIO computer ready at http://club-vaio.com provides the possibility to ask questions to other information resources... are also available: ❑ The Club VAIO community at hand. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 3. Some other VAIO users. ❑ For product information, you have any problem with the computer, visit the VAIO-Link web site at http://www.sonystyle-europe.com...
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Getting Started > Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 10) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 18) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 30) n9 N
Getting Started > Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 10) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 18) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 30) n9 N
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N A ASSIST button (page 36) B Window arrangement button (page 36) C VAIO button (page 36) D Drive eject button*1 (page 36), (page 38) E Presentation button*2 (page 36) F SPEED mode indicator (page 17), (page 129) G Performance selector switch (page ...
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N A ASSIST button (page 36) B Window arrangement button (page 36) C VAIO button (page 36) D Drive eject button*1 (page 36), (page 38) E Presentation button*2 (page 36) F SPEED mode indicator (page 17), (page 129) G Performance selector switch (page ...
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...Click Power Management and Battery. ✍ Additionally, you can enable the battery care function to extend the life of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28) for more information. ❑ Change the power saving settings on battery power, ...Decrease the LCD brightness of the battery pack. Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 141) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as the number of battery ...
...Click Power Management and Battery. ✍ Additionally, you can enable the battery care function to extend the life of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28) for more information. ❑ Change the power saving settings on battery power, ...Decrease the LCD brightness of the battery pack. Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 141) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as the number of battery ...
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... 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. ! The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates for enhancing your VAIO computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more...
... 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. ! The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates for enhancing your VAIO computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more...
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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 35) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 36) ❑ Using the Built-...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 35) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 36) ❑ Using the Built-...
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...+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys. 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...
...+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys. 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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... look bigger and closer (zoom in storage device and the system power is turned off. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. 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...
... look bigger and closer (zoom in storage device and the system power is turned off. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. 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...
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... sensor. Additionally, you can set the keyboard light to ambient light intensity. 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... to turn off according to automatically turn on and off the keyboard backlight after inactivity of keyboard operations. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 34 N Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings Some features and options may turn on the keyboard backlight.
... sensor. Additionally, you can set the keyboard light to ambient light intensity. 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... to turn off according to automatically turn on and off the keyboard backlight after inactivity of keyboard operations. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 34 N Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings Some features and options may turn on the keyboard backlight.
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Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. Slide your ...finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button twice in circles on the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is engaged, you will be able...
Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. Slide your ...finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button twice in circles on the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is engaged, you will be able...
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... Launches the Media Gallery or turns the volume on and off or in this button once again. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 36 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to find out about the configuration of the ... shows all fit on your computer. Presentation button*2 Executes the task that is in optical disc drive. Special-function button Functions ASSIST button Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is assigned to the button by resizing the windows so that they all open windows by default.
... Launches the Media Gallery or turns the volume on and off or in this button once again. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 36 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to find out about the configuration of the ... shows all fit on your computer. Presentation button*2 Executes the task that is in optical disc drive. Special-function button Functions ASSIST button Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is assigned to the button by resizing the windows so that they all open windows by default.
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... main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 37 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in the properties window...
... main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 37 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in the properties window...
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... placing/removing a disc onto/from the tray. See the specifications to open the drive. Be sure to hold the bottom of your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer may not be equipped with the label side facing upward and...
... placing/removing a disc onto/from the tray. See the specifications to open the drive. Be sure to hold the bottom of your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer may not be equipped with the label side facing upward and...
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Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc.
Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc.
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...*5 P P PR PR PR PR PR P P Combo *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on the model you purchased. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on...
...*5 P P PR PR PR PR PR P P Combo *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on the model you purchased. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on...
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...an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may cause the computer to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. This unit is not supported. ! VAIO computers may not be implemented for some music discs encoded with discs that a digital HDCP compliant environment be compatible with other optical media devices, ...circumstances may restrict video output to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Unless your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match...
...an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may cause the computer to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. This unit is not supported. ! VAIO computers may not be implemented for some music discs encoded with discs that a digital HDCP compliant environment be compatible with other optical media devices, ...circumstances may restrict video output to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Unless your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match...