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... the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Updating Your Computer 28 Using Your VAIO Computer 29 Using the Keyboard 30 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using Special-function Buttons 33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera 34 Using... Display Modes 63 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 65 Connecting an External Microphone 68 Connecting a USB Device 69 Connecting an i.LINK Device 71 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 73 Setting the Password 74 Using the VAIO Control Center 79 Using the Power Saving Modes 80 Using the...
... the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Updating Your Computer 28 Using Your VAIO Computer 29 Using the Keyboard 30 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using Special-function Buttons 33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera 34 Using... Display Modes 63 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 65 Connecting an External Microphone 68 Connecting a USB Device 69 Connecting an i.LINK Device 71 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 73 Setting the Password 74 Using the VAIO Control Center 79 Using the Power Saving Modes 80 Using the...
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... find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the Sony online support web sites 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 Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ To find differences ...
... find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the Sony online support web sites 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 Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ To find differences ...
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... can find the answers you need. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. 1. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and...
... can find the answers you need. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. 1. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and...
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... options may be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) -
... options may be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) -
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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://www.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://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
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...and any repair service you might need. You can assist with a Sony certified technician 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 it on your computer 4 The hardware .... Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In order to find the contact numbers on the Sony online support web site. Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support...
...and any repair service you might need. You can assist with a Sony certified technician 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 it on your computer 4 The hardware .... Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In order to find the contact numbers on the Sony online support web site. Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support...
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... did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard...
... did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard...
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...by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box. 5 Select the desired... maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. 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 ...
...by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box. 5 Select the desired... maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. 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 ...
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Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 28 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 28 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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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 34) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 35) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 41) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 46) ❑ Using the Internet (page 51) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 53) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 54) n 29 N
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 34) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 35) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 41) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 46) ❑ Using the Internet (page 51) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 53) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 54) n 29 N
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...or , key. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): ... the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is finished launching. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Toggles among...
...or , key. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): ... the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is finished launching. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Toggles among...
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For details on the power. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernate n 31 N Functions 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 80). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. 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.
For details on the power. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernate n 31 N Functions 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 80). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. 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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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 place the pointer (2) on ... right edge of the touch pad to , select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button twice. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications...
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 place the pointer (2) on ... right edge of the touch pad to , select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button twice. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications...
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Special-function button Muting (S1) button AV MODE button Functions Executes the task that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. Launches the VAIO Launcher for selecting the desired software. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to the button by default. You ... assignment with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer. You can change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 33 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to display the setup window.
Special-function button Muting (S1) button AV MODE button Functions Executes the task that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. Launches the VAIO Launcher for selecting the desired software. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to the button by default. You ... assignment with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer. You can change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 33 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to display the setup window.
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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 MOTION EYE Camera n 34 N Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is possible with the Microsoft Windows Movie...
... 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 MOTION EYE Camera n 34 N Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is possible with the Microsoft Windows Movie...
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The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of the drive tray with an optical disc drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 35 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place. Features and options in the middle of your computer. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. See the specifications to open the drive.
The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of the drive tray with an optical disc drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 35 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place. Features and options in the middle of your computer. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. See the specifications to open the drive.
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Do not remove the optical disc when 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 36 N 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
Do not remove the optical disc when 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 36 N 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
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... BD-RE Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. 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...
... BD-RE Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. 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...
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... restrict video output to the CD Standard. When you cannot play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play on one side with other side. A DualDisc is strongly recommended that ...are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. The AACS key update requires Internet access. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. To play or view the contents on the other optical media devices,...
... restrict video output to the CD Standard. When you cannot play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not play on one side with other side. A DualDisc is strongly recommended that ...are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. The AACS key update requires Internet access. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. To play or view the contents on the other optical media devices,...
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... on what type of player you may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer 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 writing data to a disc. Do not use circular discs...
... on what type of player you may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer 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 writing data to a disc. Do not use circular discs...