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...the Indicator Lights 19 Connecting a Power Source 20 Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using Special-function Buttons 33 Using the Built-in Camera 35 Using the Optical... Modes 99 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 101 Connecting an External Microphone 104 Connecting a USB Device 105 Connecting an i.LINK Device 107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 109 Setting the Password 110 Using the VAIO Control Center 117 Using the Power Saving Modes 118 Using the...
...the Indicator Lights 19 Connecting a Power Source 20 Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using Special-function Buttons 33 Using the Built-in Camera 35 Using the Optical... Modes 99 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 101 Connecting an External Microphone 104 Connecting a USB Device 105 Connecting an i.LINK Device 107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 109 Setting the Password 110 Using the VAIO Control Center 117 Using the Power Saving Modes 118 Using the...
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...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 American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in audio, video, computing,... of -the-art personal computing experience. ! How to find differences in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. External views illustrated in this manual may not be available on...
...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 American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in audio, video, computing,... of -the-art personal computing experience. ! How to find differences in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. External views illustrated in this manual may not be available on...
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... need. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. 1. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and...
... need. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. 1. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and...
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... SmartWi Connection Utility Help. May be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer.
... SmartWi Connection Utility Help. May be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer.
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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://www.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://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
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... efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the ...lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the nearest location. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find...
... efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the ...lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the nearest location. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find...
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... Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 29) Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the...
... Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 29) Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the...
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...background. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long ...Battery Life Wallpaper. At the confirmation prompt, click OK. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to 3 in To enable the battery care function ...
...background. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long ...Battery Life Wallpaper. At the confirmation prompt, click OK. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to 3 in To enable the battery care function ...
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Your computer must be connected to the Internet 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 VAIO Update Options and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 29 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates.
Your computer must be connected to the Internet 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 VAIO Update Options and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 29 N Updating Your Computer Be sure 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 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-...
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...and then the m or < key. When you execute this command, the states of an image or a document displayed on some software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the... VAIO Control Center for more information. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. To make ...
...and then the m or < key. When you execute this command, the states of an image or a document displayed on some software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the... VAIO Control Center for more information. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. To make ...
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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 available only with applications that support a ... a shortcut menu. Press the left button (3) once. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Be sure to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad...
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 available only with applications that support a ... a shortcut menu. Press the left button (3) once. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Be sure to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad...
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... Blu-ray Disc™ * media or a music/video file stored on the built-in the VAIO Launcher. You can change the default software options in storage device. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 33 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned...* media or a music/video file stored on the touch panel Special-function button Functions S1/S2 buttons Execute the task that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center.
... Blu-ray Disc™ * media or a music/video file stored on the built-in the VAIO Launcher. You can change the default software options in storage device. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 33 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned...* media or a music/video file stored on the touch panel Special-function button Functions S1/S2 buttons Execute the task that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center.
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Buttons above the numeric keypad Special-function button Muting button Volume control buttons Drive eject button Functions Turns the volume on the optical disc drive. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. If this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on and off. n 34 N Ejects the optical disc drive tray.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Buttons above the numeric keypad Special-function button Muting button Volume control buttons Drive eject button Functions Turns the volume on the optical disc drive. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. If this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on and off. n 34 N Ejects the optical disc drive tray.
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... not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 35 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software. ! You cannot operate the built...
... not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 35 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software. ! You cannot operate the built...
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... however, is not functional if the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management. Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer. Using Your... VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 36 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with...
... however, is not functional if the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management. Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer. Using Your... VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 36 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with...
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Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! Be sure to bring the computer back into place. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into Normal mode before removing the disc.
Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! Be sure to bring the computer back into place. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into Normal mode before removing the disc.
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... supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the model you purchased. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc media, depending on your...
... supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the model you purchased. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc media, depending on your...
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... that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with your computer's optical disc drives. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. To... media. As with digital audio material on the disc, playback is strongly recommended that conform to the CD Standard. Unless your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on the disc package carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with discs that the ...
... that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with your computer's optical disc drives. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. To... media. As with digital audio material on the disc, playback is strongly recommended that conform to the CD Standard. Unless your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on the disc package carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with discs that the ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to play DVDs ...or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to a disc ❑ Only use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you may not be ...may not be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. For information on how to use circular discs.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to play DVDs ...or CD-RW media. ❑ Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to a disc ❑ Only use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you may not be ...may not be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. For information on how to use circular discs.