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...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 Special-function Buttons 36 Using the Built-in Camera 37 Using... Multiple Monitors Function 87 Connecting an External Microphone 89 Connecting a USB Device 90 Connecting an i.LINK Device 92 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 94 Setting the Password 95 Using the VAIO Control Center 102 Using the VAIO Power Management 103 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 104 Adding and Removing Memory 105
...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 Special-function Buttons 36 Using the Built-in Camera 37 Using... Multiple Monitors Function 87 Connecting an External Microphone 89 Connecting a USB Device 90 Connecting an i.LINK Device 92 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 94 Setting the Password 95 Using the VAIO Control Center 102 Using the VAIO Power Management 103 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 104 Adding and Removing Memory 105
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... 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 audio, video, computing, ...
... 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 audio, video, computing, ...
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..., backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as below: - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Software...
..., backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as below: - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Software...
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... of your computer. You may not be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. May be available on your computer. Information 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. Before Use > Finding...
... of your computer. You may not be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. May be available on your computer. Information 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. Before Use > Finding...
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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 ...
... 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 ...
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... find the information you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. You can find it at a U.S. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with... You can assist with the setup of the problem 5. The serial number is the last 7 digits of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have...
... find the information you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. You can find it at a U.S. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with... You can assist with the setup of the problem 5. The serial number is the last 7 digits of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have...
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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. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating ...
Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating ...
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... in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life becomes short. When the battery pack is supplied with the VAIO Control Center.
... in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life becomes short. When the battery pack is supplied with the VAIO Control Center.
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... Management (page 103) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 29) for more information. ❑ Change the power saving settings on battery power, you can extend ...
... Management (page 103) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 29) for more information. ❑ Change the power saving settings on battery power, you can extend ...
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Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates. 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. !
Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates. 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. !
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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 Special-function Buttons (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 Special-function Buttons (page 36) ❑ Using the Built-...
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... some software. If you disconnect a display cable from your computer. See the help file included with both , and multiple displays with the VAIO Control Center for more information. 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...
... some software. If you disconnect a display cable from your computer. See the help file included with both , and multiple displays with the VAIO Control Center for more information. 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...
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For details on the power. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in storage device and the system power is turned off. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernation n 34 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 29).
For details on the power. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in storage device and the system power is turned off. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernation n 34 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 29).
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Press the left button twice in a row. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. 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 ..., you will be able to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the touch pad. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to use the VAIO Control Center. ! If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Press the left button (3) once. To change the touch pad settings, use...
Press the left button twice in a row. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. 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 ..., you will be able to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the touch pad. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to use the VAIO Control Center. ! If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Press the left button (3) once. To change the touch pad settings, use...
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Buttons on the touch panel Special-function button Functions S1/S2 buttons Execute the task that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. u Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™ * media or a music/video file stored on the ... the built-in storage device. . If this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on and off. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Media plus. * Use the WinDVD BD software for playback. You can change the default assignments with special buttons to each button by default. Using Your...
Buttons on the touch panel Special-function button Functions S1/S2 buttons Execute the task that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. u Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™ * media or a music/video file stored on the ... the built-in storage device. . If this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on and off. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Media plus. * Use the WinDVD BD software for playback. You can change the default assignments with special buttons to each button by default. Using Your...
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... detailed information on the computer activates the built-in camera. With the preinstalled image capture software, you are possible with the appropriate software. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 37 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the software. ✍ When capturing an image or...
... detailed information on the computer activates the built-in camera. With the preinstalled image capture software, you are possible with the appropriate software. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 37 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the software. ✍ When capturing an image or...
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... of your computer. 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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is...
... of your computer. 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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is...
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Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). 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 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. Do not exert pressure on the drive tray.
Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). 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 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. Do not exert pressure on the drive tray.
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... recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- 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 40 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc media, depending on your...
... recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- 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 40 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc media, depending on your...
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... analog video output. 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 are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. DualDiscs and some contents of copyright protected Blu...disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may restrict video output to malfunction. VAIO computers may not be compatible with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is ...
... analog video output. 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 are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. DualDiscs and some contents of copyright protected Blu...disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may restrict video output to malfunction. VAIO computers may not be compatible with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is ...