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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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...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, ...to the on-screen User Guide. Information in the supplied manuals including this manual may not be available on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find differences in this User Guide is intended for users of your computer comes preinstalled with the ...
...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, ...to the on-screen User Guide. Information in the supplied manuals including this manual may not be available on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find differences in this User Guide is intended for users of your computer comes preinstalled with the ...
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...-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - You can find the answers you need. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings...
...-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - You can find the answers you need. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings...
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... models only) - Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. You may not be able to find out 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...
... models only) - Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. You may not be able to find out 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...
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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://www.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://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
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... Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of the problem 5. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you are looking for your VAIO PC. Customer Information Center If you do not find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel,... or inside the battery compartment of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the display...
... Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of the problem 5. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you are looking for your VAIO PC. Customer Information Center If you do not find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel,... or inside the battery compartment of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service 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 system. Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer 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 manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating...
... the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer 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 manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating...
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... using the Battery Charge Functions. 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...
... using the Battery Charge Functions. 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...
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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. n 26 N At the confirmation prompt, click OK. 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. n 26 N At the confirmation prompt, click OK. 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.
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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. 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. !
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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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... Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to turn on some software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and ...Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn...
... Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to turn on some software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and ...Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn...
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... operations. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Press the left button (3) once. Slide your computer. 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 ... button. Press the right button (4) once. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. n...
... operations. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Press the left button (3) once. Slide your computer. 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 ... button. Press the right button (4) once. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. n...
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...button S1 button VOL-/VOL+ buttons Functions Executes the task that is equipped with special buttons to display the setup window. * On models with the VAIO Control Center. Stop button Stops playback of the computer. You can change the default software options in storage device. n 33 N Play/Pause button ...Starts or pauses playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™* media or a music/video file stored on the built-in the VAIO Launcher. Previous track button Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. To do so, press and...
...button S1 button VOL-/VOL+ buttons Functions Executes the task that is equipped with special buttons to display the setup window. * On models with the VAIO Control Center. Stop button Stops playback of the computer. You can change the default software options in storage device. n 33 N Play/Pause button ...Starts or pauses playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™* media or a music/video file stored on the built-in the VAIO Launcher. Previous track button Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. To do so, press and...
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... the preinstalled image capture software 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the desired icon in the main window. 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. !
... the preinstalled image capture software 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the desired icon in the main window. 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. !
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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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive.
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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 the middle of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it 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 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 the middle of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it 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 gently. !
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..., dual-layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB) and BD-RE Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of media. 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 the...
..., dual-layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB) and BD-RE Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of media. 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 the...
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...at high bit rates. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO optical disc drives with your computer's optical disc drives. To play on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. As with your external...CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. This may restrict video output to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Some contents may cause the computer to the CD Standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility ...
...at high bit rates. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO optical disc drives with your computer's optical disc drives. To play on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. As with your external...CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. This may restrict video output to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Some contents may cause the computer to the CD Standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility ...
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For information on how to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you may ... writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is playing a disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on your computer is writing data to a disc....as this may not be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update.
For information on how to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you may ... writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is playing a disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on your computer is writing data to a disc....as this may not be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update.