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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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... may not be available on -screen User Guide. Information in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ To find differences in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer, visit the Sony online support web sites at 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 the supplied manuals ...
... may not be available on -screen User Guide. Information in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ To find differences in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer, visit the Sony online support web sites at 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 the supplied manuals ...
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... from the following categories to the original factory settings - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Before Use > Finding More...
... from the following categories to the original factory settings - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Before Use > Finding More...
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...;, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - You may not be included with the...
...;, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - You may not be included with the...
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... customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description... 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...
... customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description... 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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You can find the information you are looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Visit the web site at our site, you might need. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of ...the software program that is the last 7 digits of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you do not find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. In order to find it at a U.S. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only)...
You can find the information you are looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Visit the web site at our site, you might need. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of ...the software program that is the last 7 digits of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you do not find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. In order to find it at a U.S. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only)...
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... (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system. Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your...
... (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system. Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your...
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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 ...To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. 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...
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 ...To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. 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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Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. For details on the power. Toggles among your computer screen. See the help file included with the Fn Key ✍ ...+F9 keys. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To make the view look bigger and...
Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. For details on the power. Toggles among your computer screen. See the help file included with the Fn Key ✍ ...+F9 keys. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To make the view look bigger and...
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Slide your finger on an item or object. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. 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 ... and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button twice in a row. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger along the right edge...
Slide your finger on an item or object. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. 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 ... and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button twice in a row. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger along the right edge...
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...Disc* media or a music/video file stored on the built-in storage device. . You can change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. u Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of the computer. Buttons on the touch panel Special-function button Functions S1/S2 buttons... Execute the task that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. Previous track button Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. > Next...
...Disc* media or a music/video file stored on the built-in storage device. . You can change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. u Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of the computer. Buttons on the touch panel Special-function button Functions S1/S2 buttons... Execute the task that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. Previous track button Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. > Next...
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If this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on and off. n 34 N Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. 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. Ejects the optical disc drive tray.
If this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on and off. n 34 N Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. 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. Ejects the optical disc drive tray.
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Video conference is equipped with the appropriate software. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 35 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. Launching or exiting ...
Video conference is equipped with the appropriate software. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 35 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. Launching or exiting ...
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...the specifications to open the drive. The drive tray slides out. ! If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management. The substitute drive eject button, however, is not functional if the power supply to the optical disc drive is equipped with the .... 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 disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to eject the drive tray with an optical disc...
...the specifications to open the drive. The drive tray slides out. ! If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management. The substitute drive eject button, however, is not functional if the power supply to the optical disc drive is equipped with the .... 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 disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to eject the drive tray with an optical disc...
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Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Be sure to bring the computer back into place. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it down until the disc clicks into Normal mode before removing the disc. 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 in gently. !
Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Be sure to bring the computer back into place. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it down until the disc clicks into Normal mode before removing the disc. 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 in gently. !
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... which type of optical disc drive supports which types of 50 GB). *5 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs 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...
... which type of optical disc drive supports which types of 50 GB). *5 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs 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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...To play or view the contents on the other optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. VAIO computers may not play back discs that are required for some contents on one side with other side. If the region setting on the...movie playback on the disc, playback is compliant with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer's optical disc drives. Region...
...To play or view the contents on the other optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. VAIO computers may not play back discs that are required for some contents on one side with other side. If the region setting on the...movie playback on the disc, playback is compliant with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer's optical disc drives. Region...
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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 playing discs To achieve optimum ...-R 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 system environment, you should follow these recommendations: ❑ Some CD players and computer...disc. Notes on writing data to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum ...-R 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 system environment, you should follow these recommendations: ❑ Some CD players and computer...disc. Notes on writing data to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update.