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...20 Using the Battery Pack 22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Using the Power Saving Modes 29 Updating Your Computer 31 Using Your VAIO Computer 32 Using the Keyboard 33 Using the Touch Pad 35 Using the Switch Function 36 Using the Built-in Camera 37 Using the... an External Microphone 94 Connecting a USB Device 95 Connecting an i.LINK Device 97 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 99 Setting the Password 100 Using Intel® VT 111 Using the VAIO Control Center 112 Using the VAIO Power Management 113 Configuring Your Modem 114 Protecting the Hard Disk 115 Upgrading Your...
...20 Using the Battery Pack 22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Using the Power Saving Modes 29 Updating Your Computer 31 Using Your VAIO Computer 32 Using the Keyboard 33 Using the Touch Pad 35 Using the Switch Function 36 Using the Built-in Camera 37 Using the... an External Microphone 94 Connecting a USB Device 95 Connecting an i.LINK Device 97 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 99 Setting the Password 100 Using Intel® VT 111 Using the VAIO Control Center 112 Using the VAIO Power Management 113 Configuring Your Modem 114 Protecting the Hard Disk 115 Upgrading Your...
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...Before Use Congratulations on your purchase 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://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/ How to provide...
...Before Use Congratulations on your purchase 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://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/ How to provide...
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..., specifications, and system and software information. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. You...
..., specifications, and system and software information. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. You...
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To access this on your computer. Features and options may be able to find out about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. You may not be included with the preinstalled software programs on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All ...
To access this on your computer. Features and options may be able to find out about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. You may not be included with the preinstalled software programs on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All ...
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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://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://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
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...battery compartment of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your VAIO PC. You can assist with a Sony certified technician 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 it on the Sony online support web site. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the...
...battery compartment of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your VAIO PC. You can assist with a Sony certified technician 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 it on the Sony online support web site. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the...
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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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... and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Your computer is running out of data while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center.
... and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Your computer is running out of data while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center.
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 27 N Extending Your Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 113) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power ... settings on battery power, you can extend your battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center.
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 27 N Extending Your Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 113) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power ... settings on battery power, you can extend your battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center.
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Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 31 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 31 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 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 35) ❑ Using the Switch Function (page 36) ❑ 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 35) ❑ Using the Switch Function (page 36) ❑ Using the Built-...
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... finished launching. If you disconnect a display cable from your computer screen, an external display, simultaneous output to both that perform model-specific tasks. 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...
... finished launching. If you disconnect a display cable from your computer screen, an external display, simultaneous output to both that perform model-specific tasks. 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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... off. When you execute this command, the states 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. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Provides the lowest level of power consumption. For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 29...
... off. When you execute this command, the states 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. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Provides the lowest level of power consumption. For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 29...
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...applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. If you disable the touch pad before disabling ... with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to connect a mouse before ...
...applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. If you disable the touch pad before disabling ... with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to connect a mouse before ...
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... Toggles among three modes. Displays the VAIO Mode Switch settings window to change the settings for business use, personal use, and entertainment use, you can change the switch button assignments and the wallpaper assigned to each mode in the VAIO Mode Switch settings window. For detailed ...information, see the help file included with the VAIO Mode Switch. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Switch Function n 36 N Using the Switch Function The ...
... Toggles among three modes. Displays the VAIO Mode Switch settings window to change the settings for business use, personal use, and entertainment use, you can change the switch button assignments and the wallpaper assigned to each mode in the VAIO Mode Switch settings window. For detailed ...information, see the help file included with the VAIO Mode Switch. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Switch Function n 36 N Using the Switch Function The ...
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... in the main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in 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 camera. Do not place your computer...
... in the main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in 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 camera. Do not place your computer...
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The drive tray slides out. 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. See the specifications to open the drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. n 38 N 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. 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. See the specifications to open the drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive.
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Be sure to bring the computer back into place. ! Be sure to hold the bottom of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the tray. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it down until the disc clicks into Normal mode before removing the disc.
Be sure to bring the computer back into place. ! Be sure to hold the bottom of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the tray. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it down until the disc clicks into Normal mode before removing the disc.
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..., dual-layer discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- 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...
..., dual-layer discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- 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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... external display is not supported. ! As with copyright protection technologies do not conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Some content may not be sure to read the notices on packaged...restrict video output to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 41 N ! DualDiscs and some contents of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform to check both ...
... external display is not supported. ! As with copyright protection technologies do not conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Some content may not be sure to read the notices on packaged...restrict video output to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 41 N ! DualDiscs and some contents of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform to check both ...