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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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...; 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/ External views illustrated in ... Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of-the-art personal computing experience. !
...; 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/ External views illustrated in ... Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of-the-art personal computing experience. !
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... information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information...
... information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information...
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...®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Features and options may be able to find out about configuration of 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. See the specifications...
...®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Features and options may be able to find out about configuration of 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. See the specifications...
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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://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://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
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....com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the information you may call Sony directly. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating ... the contact numbers on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment ...
....com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the information you may call Sony directly. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating ... the contact numbers on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment ...
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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. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external ...
Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external ...
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... loss of the Battery Charge Functions with a lithium ion battery pack and can extend the life of power while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. To avoid loss of battery.
... loss of the Battery Charge Functions with a lithium ion battery pack and can extend the life of power while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. To avoid loss of battery.
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... 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. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 103) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑...
... 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. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 103) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑...
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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 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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... screen. If you disconnect a display cable from your computer screen, an external display, simultaneous output to both, and multiple displays with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the size of your computer. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press ...F10 keys. See the help file included with both that perform model-specific tasks. Press the Enter key to the 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 ...
... screen. If you disconnect a display cable from your computer screen, an external display, simultaneous output to both, and multiple displays with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the size of your computer. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press ...F10 keys. See the help file included with both that perform model-specific tasks. Press the Enter key to the 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 ...
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For details on the power. 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). 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.
For details on the power. 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). 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.
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...settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your computer. Press the right button (4) once. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Press ...the left button (3) once. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). 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...
...settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your computer. Press the right button (4) once. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Press ...the left button (3) once. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). 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...
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...pauses playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™ * media or a music/video file stored on the optical disc drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 36 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to help you use specific functions of the computer. Previous ... audio playback. If this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the built-in storage device. . AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Media plus. * Use the WinDVD BD software for playback. x Stop button Stops playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc* media or a...
...pauses playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™ * media or a music/video file stored on the optical disc drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 36 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to help you use specific functions of the computer. Previous ... audio playback. If this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the built-in storage device. . AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Media plus. * Use the WinDVD BD software for playback. x Stop button Stops playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc* media or a...
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... in the main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in 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.
... in the main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in 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 find out about the configuration of your computer. 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...button on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 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 drive...
See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. 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...button on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 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 drive...
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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 hold the bottom of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it in gently. ! Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Be sure to bring the computer back into place. ! 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 remove the optical disc while your computer is in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Be sure to hold the bottom of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it in gently. ! Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Be sure to bring the computer back into place. ! 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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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 ...
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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... discs encoded with your external display is designed to playback discs that a digital HDCP compliant environment be implemented for use with your VAIO computer, be compatible with other optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. This unit is... compliant with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. DualDiscs and some contents of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc...
... discs encoded with your external display is designed to playback discs that a digital HDCP compliant environment be implemented for use with your VAIO computer, be compatible with other optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. This unit is... compliant with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. DualDiscs and some contents of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc...