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... Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special-function Buttons 35 Using the Built-in Camera 36 Using... the Multiple Monitors Function 76 Connecting an External Microphone 78 Connecting a USB Device 79 Connecting an i.LINK Device 81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 83 Setting the Password 84 Using the VAIO Control Center 89 Using the VAIO Power Management 90 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 91 Adding and Removing Memory 92
... Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special-function Buttons 35 Using the Built-in Camera 36 Using... the Multiple Monitors Function 76 Connecting an External Microphone 78 Connecting a USB Device 79 Connecting an i.LINK Device 81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 83 Setting the Password 84 Using the VAIO Control Center 89 Using the VAIO Power Management 90 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 91 Adding and Removing Memory 92
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...to 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, ...
...to 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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... software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings...
... software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings...
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... and options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. May be available on your computer. Before Use > Finding More 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...
... and options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. May be available on your computer. Before Use > Finding More 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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... customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description... 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...
... customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description... 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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...or the software program that is the last 7 digits of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In order to find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at a U.S. You can find it at the lower right corner of your... VAIO PC. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/...
...or the software program that is the last 7 digits of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In order to find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at a U.S. You can find it at the lower right corner of your... VAIO PC. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/...
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...) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 30) Before starting your VAIO computer. !
...) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 30) Before starting your VAIO computer. !
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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. You can be recharged any time. Your computer is impossible. Going back to charge while you enable the battery care function 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. You can be recharged any time. Your computer is impossible. Going back to charge while you enable the battery care function of battery...
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N Extending Your Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 90) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power ... settings on 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.
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N Extending Your Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 90) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power ... settings on 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.
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Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 30 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 30 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. !
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Built-...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Built-...
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...+ / (F9/F10): zooming Multiple displays may not be used only after the operating system is selected as a single desktop. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer ...screen goes blank. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. See the help file included with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be supported ...
...+ / (F9/F10): zooming Multiple displays may not be used only after the operating system is selected as a single desktop. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer ...screen goes blank. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. See the help file included with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be supported ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernation n 33 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 28). 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 33 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 28). 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.
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... disabling the touch pad. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad while pressing the left button. With many ... Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description 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 ...
... disabling the touch pad. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad while pressing the left button. With many ... Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description 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 ...
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...ray Disc* media or a music/video file stored on the built-in storage device. Use the WinDVD BD software for playback. 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. Next track... Disc™* media or a music/video file stored on the built-in storage device. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Media plus. * On models with the VAIO Control Center. Special-function button S1 button VOL-/VOL+ buttons Functions Executes the task that is equipped with special buttons to...
...ray Disc* media or a music/video file stored on the built-in storage device. Use the WinDVD BD software for playback. 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. Next track... Disc™* media or a music/video file stored on the built-in storage device. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Media plus. * On models with the VAIO Control Center. Special-function button S1 button VOL-/VOL+ buttons Functions Executes the task that is equipped with special buttons to...
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...-in MOTION EYE camera. Do not place your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 36 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the appropriate software. !
...-in MOTION EYE camera. Do not place your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 36 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the appropriate software. !
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n 37 N See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. 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.
n 37 N See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. 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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Be sure to open the drive. Do not exert pressure on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to hold the bottom of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray. The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the tray.
Be sure to open the drive. Do not exert pressure on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to hold the bottom of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray. The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the tray.
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Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. !
Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. !
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... a cartridge. *4 Supports writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the model you purchased. 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...
... a cartridge. *4 Supports writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the model you purchased. 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...