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... Using the Battery Pack 22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 29 Using the Power Saving Modes 30 Updating Your Computer 33 Using Your VAIO Computer 34 Using the Keyboard 35 Using the Touch Pad 37 Using the Built-in Camera 38 Using "Memory Stick 39 Using Other...the Multiple Monitors Function 68 Connecting an External Microphone 70 Connecting a USB Device 71 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 73 Setting the Password 74 Using the VAIO Control Center 81 Using the VAIO Power Management 82 Precautions 83 Safety Information 84 Care and Maintenance Information 87 Handling Your Computer ...
... Using the Battery Pack 22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 29 Using the Power Saving Modes 30 Updating Your Computer 33 Using Your VAIO Computer 34 Using the Keyboard 35 Using the Touch Pad 37 Using the Built-in Camera 38 Using "Memory Stick 39 Using Other...the Multiple Monitors Function 68 Connecting an External Microphone 70 Connecting a USB Device 71 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 73 Setting the Password 74 Using the VAIO Control Center 81 Using the VAIO Power Management 82 Precautions 83 Safety Information 84 Care and Maintenance Information 87 Handling Your Computer ...
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... combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations ...of 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 ...
... combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations ...of 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 ...
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Before Use > n5 N About Models with Windows 7 Starter On models with the Windows 7 Starter operating system, you cannot use some of the features available on models with other editions of the VAIO Control Center Among those described in this User Guide, for example, you cannot use the following: ❑ Ad-hoc connections of the wireless LAN function ❑ Multiple Monitors function ❑ Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting of the Windows 7 operating system.
Before Use > n5 N About Models with Windows 7 Starter On models with the Windows 7 Starter operating system, you cannot use some of the features available on models with other editions of the VAIO Control Center Among those described in this User Guide, for example, you cannot use the following: ❑ Ad-hoc connections of the wireless LAN function ❑ Multiple Monitors function ❑ Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting of the Windows 7 operating system.
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... my VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, creating recovery discs, and more. Information about your VAIO computer....VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N Finding More about Your VAIO...Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with my VAIO Get help in storage...
... my VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, creating recovery discs, and more. Information about your VAIO computer....VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N Finding More about Your VAIO...Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with my VAIO Get help in storage...
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Information about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless ...
Information about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless ...
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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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... technician at our site, you might need. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the display on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n9 N 4. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your new... the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at the lower right corner of the problem...
... technician at our site, you might need. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the display on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n9 N 4. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your new... the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at the lower right corner of the problem...
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... Computer (page 33) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. !
... Computer (page 33) 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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... discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data while the computer is running out of power while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. If the battery pack runs out of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you should either connect the AC...
... discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data while the computer is running out of power while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. If the battery pack runs out of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you should either connect the AC...
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 28 N Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 82) 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 the 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 28 N Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 82) 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 the battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center.
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... automatically notifies you of new updates for enhancing your VAIO computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently and securely. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to ... 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 33 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the...
... automatically notifies you of new updates for enhancing your VAIO computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently and securely. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to ... 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 33 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 35) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 37) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 38) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 39) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 46) ❑ Using the Internet (page 50) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 51) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 52) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 56) n 34 N
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 35) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 37) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 38) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 39) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 46) ❑ Using the Internet (page 50) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 51) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 52) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 56) n 34 N
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... the built-in speakers or the headphones. Switches the display output between your computer screen. Press the Enter key to the computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank...
... the built-in speakers or the headphones. Switches the display output between your computer screen. Press the Enter key to the computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 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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For details on the power. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernation n 36 N Function Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 30). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. To return the system to its original state, use the power switch to the built-in storage device and the system power is turned off.
For details on the power. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernation n 36 N Function Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 30). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. To return the system to its original state, use the power switch to the built-in storage device and the system power is turned off.
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If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. n 37 N Action Point Click ... a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button. 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 your finger on the...
If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. n 37 N Action Point Click ... a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button. 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 your finger on the...
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... in camera. Launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 38 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in camera.
... in camera. Launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 38 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in camera.
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... your computer can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 39 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external...
... your computer can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 39 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 40 N Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick" To insert "Memory Stick" 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot. 2 Hold "Memory Stick" with the ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 40 N Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick" To insert "Memory Stick" 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot. 2 Hold "Memory Stick" with the ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 41 N ! If you insert the media directly into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot without the adaptor, you may not be sure to remove it into an "M2" Duo adaptor. Before using "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2"), be able to insert it from the slot.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 41 N ! If you insert the media directly into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot without the adaptor, you may not be sure to remove it into an "M2" Duo adaptor. Before using "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2"), be able to insert it from the slot.
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 42 N To remove "Memory Stick" ! "Memory Stick" ejects. 4 Pull "Memory Stick" out of data may take time to remove "Memory Stick" ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 42 N To remove "Memory Stick" ! "Memory Stick" ejects. 4 Pull "Memory Stick" out of data may take time to remove "Memory Stick" ...