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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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...to find out about the configuration 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 this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the...
...to find out about the configuration 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 this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the...
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..., and system and software information. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your...
..., and system and software information. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your...
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... wireless WAN functions. Features and options may be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. May be able to find out about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help...
... wireless WAN functions. Features and options may be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. May be able to find out about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help...
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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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...the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the nearest location. Visit the web site at our site, you may call Sony directly. You can find it at a U.S. Customer Information Center If you do not... find the contact numbers on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your computer 4 The...
...the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the nearest location. Visit the web site at our site, you may call Sony directly. You can find it at a U.S. Customer Information Center If you do not... find the contact numbers on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your computer 4 The...
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... using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. !
... using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. !
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... function of the Battery Charge Functions with a lithium ion battery pack and can extend the life of data while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. To avoid loss of your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The battery pack continues to recharge the battery pack or shut...
... function of the Battery Charge Functions with a lithium ion battery pack and can extend the life of data while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. To avoid loss of your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The battery pack continues to recharge the battery pack or shut...
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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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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. ! 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.
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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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... to both that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the built-in speakers or the headphones. Switches the display output between your computer screen. 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...
... to both that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the built-in speakers or the headphones. Switches the display output between your computer screen. 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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... command, the states of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on the power. 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. 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 ...
... command, the states of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on the power. 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. 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 ...
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... touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Press the right button (4) once. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button twice in a row. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is...
... touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Press the right button (4) once. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button twice in a row. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is...
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..., you customize each mode. Special-function button MODE button SETTING button Switch buttons (page 13) Functions 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 switch the mode to your ... the switch button assignments and the wallpaper assigned to each mode for each mode in the VAIO Mode Switch settings window. You can customize to suit your mood or environment. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Switch Function n 36 N Using the Switch Function The Switch function ...
..., you customize each mode. Special-function button MODE button SETTING button Switch buttons (page 13) Functions 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 switch the mode to your ... the switch button assignments and the wallpaper assigned to each mode for each mode in the VAIO Mode Switch settings window. You can customize to suit your mood or environment. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Switch Function n 36 N Using the Switch Function The Switch function ...
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.... With the preinstalled image capture software, you are possible with the appropriate software. ! Video conferences are using the built-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 camera.
.... With the preinstalled image capture software, you are possible with the appropriate software. ! Video conferences are using the built-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 camera.
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See the specifications to open the drive. 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. The drive tray slides out. 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.
See the specifications to open the drive. 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. The drive tray slides out. 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. ! Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! 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. 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. ! Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! 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. 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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... discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. See the reference chart below to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. BD- 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...
... discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. See the reference chart below to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. BD- 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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... strongly recommended that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. DualDiscs and some contents of copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. For inquiries about disc ...formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that a digital HDCP compliant environment be compatible with other optical media devices, circumstances may not support...
... strongly recommended that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. DualDiscs and some contents of copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. For inquiries about disc ...formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that a digital HDCP compliant environment be compatible with other optical media devices, circumstances may not support...