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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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... ! How to provide a state-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 this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the...
... ! How to provide a state-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 this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the...
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... components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Information about your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
... components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Information about your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
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... out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Information about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer.
... out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Information about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer.
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on... 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...
Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on... 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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..., data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at our site, you may call Sony directly. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle.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...
..., data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at our site, you may call Sony directly. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle.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...
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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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... not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life becomes short. The battery pack continues to the previous work state is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. To avoid loss of battery.
... not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life becomes short. The battery pack continues to the previous work state is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. To avoid loss of battery.
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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. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 27 N Extending Your Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the ...
... Management (page 103) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 27 N Extending Your Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the ...
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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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...keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. 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... computer screen goes blank. Switches the display output between your computer screen. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Combination/Feature Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Function Changes the...
...keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. 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... computer screen goes blank. Switches the display output between your computer screen. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Combination/Feature Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Function Changes the...
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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. 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). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. 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. 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). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. For details on the power.
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... change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Press the right button (4) once. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button. 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 available only with applications that support a ...
... change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Press the right button (4) once. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button. 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 available only with applications that support a ...
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... or a music/video file stored on the built-in storage device. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Media plus. * Use the WinDVD BD software for playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 36 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to...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. Buttons above the numeric keypad Special-function button Muting button Volume control buttons Drive eject button Functions Turns the volume...
... or a music/video file stored on the built-in storage device. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Media plus. * Use the WinDVD BD software for playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 36 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to...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. Buttons above the numeric keypad Special-function button Muting button Volume control buttons Drive eject button Functions Turns the volume...
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... the help file included with a built-in MOTION EYE 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...
... the help file included with a built-in MOTION EYE 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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If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management. The drive tray slides out. ! The substitute drive eject button, however, is not functional if the power supply to find out about the ...configuration of your computer. See the specifications to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to open the drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the drive...
If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management. The drive tray slides out. ! The substitute drive eject button, however, is not functional if the power supply to find out about the ...configuration of your computer. See the specifications to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to open the drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the drive...
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Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. 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 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. !
Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. 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 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. !
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... below to BD-R Part1 Version 1.1/1.2/1.3 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with the capacity of media. 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 the...
... below to BD-R Part1 Version 1.1/1.2/1.3 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with the capacity of media. 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 the...
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... contents of copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. This unit is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is designed to playback discs...
... contents of copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. This unit is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is designed to playback discs...