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... the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 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 34 Using the Optical...Display Modes 74 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 76 Connecting an External Microphone 79 Connecting a USB Device 80 Connecting an i.LINK Device 82 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 84 Setting the Password 85 Using the VAIO Control Center 90 Using the Power Saving Modes 91 Using the...
... the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 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 34 Using the Optical...Display Modes 74 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 76 Connecting an External Microphone 79 Connecting a USB Device 80 Connecting an i.LINK Device 82 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 84 Setting the Password 85 Using the VAIO Control Center 90 Using the Power Saving Modes 91 Using the...
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...system. To find differences in this manual may look slightly different from those of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ You may not be available on -screen User Guide. How to find...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 audio, video, computing, and...
...system. To find differences in this manual may look slightly different from those of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ You may not be available on -screen User Guide. How to find...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 audio, video, computing, and...
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... interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. You can find the answers you need. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Information...
... interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. You can find the answers you need. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Information...
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - May be available on your computer. To ...
Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - May be available on your computer. To ...
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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 ... 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...
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 ... 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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...the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO PC. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at a U.S. Customer Information Center If you do not find it at our site,... 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. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the display ...
...the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO PC. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at a U.S. Customer Information Center If you do not find it at our site,... 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. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the display ...
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... the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. !
... the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. !
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If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. 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 above and check...
If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. 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 above and check...
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n 26 N 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. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
n 26 N 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. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
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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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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Toggles among your computer screen. See the ... the Power Saving Modes (page 91). To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in speakers and the headphones. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the size of power consumption.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Toggles among your computer screen. See the ... the Power Saving Modes (page 91). To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in speakers and the headphones. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the size of power consumption.
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...the right button (4) once. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your computer. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Slide your finger along the right edge of the ...applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. 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...
...the right button (4) once. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your computer. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Slide your finger along the right edge of the ...applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. 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...
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...Stop button Stops playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™* media or a music/video file stored on the built-in the VAIO Launcher. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. Next track button Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during ...Special-function button S1 button VOL-/VOL+ buttons Functions Executes the task that is equipped with a Blu-ray Disc drive only. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to help you use specific functions of the computer. You ...
...Stop button Stops playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™* media or a music/video file stored on the built-in the VAIO Launcher. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. Next track button Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during ...Special-function button S1 button VOL-/VOL+ buttons Functions Executes the task that is equipped with a Blu-ray Disc drive only. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to help you use specific functions of the computer. You ...
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... is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. With the preinstalled image capture software, you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 34 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software. ! To use the software, see...
... is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. With the preinstalled image capture software, you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 34 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software. ! To use the software, see...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. n 35 N Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. n 35 N Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer.
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Be sure to open the drive. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in the middle 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 36 N To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) 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. The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
Be sure to open the drive. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in the middle 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 36 N To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) 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. The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
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...+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc media, depending on your...
...+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc media, depending on your...
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... on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. Do not use with your VAIO computer, be implemented for use memory-resident utility software when playing or writing a disc. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may restrict video output to check both playback and recording compatibility...
... on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. Do not use with your VAIO computer, be implemented for use memory-resident utility software when playing or writing a disc. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may restrict video output to check both playback and recording compatibility...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in ..., DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ You may not be able to a disc. For information on how to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on your computer is writing data to play such contents normally, download and install the latest...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in ..., DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ You may not be able to a disc. For information on how to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on your computer is writing data to play such contents normally, download and install the latest...