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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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... Use Congratulations on your purchase 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 ...different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! To find out about the configuration of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide...
... Use Congratulations on your purchase 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 ...different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! To find out about the configuration of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide...
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... guidelines and owner information. 2. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about...
... guidelines and owner information. 2. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about...
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To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Information about configuration of your computer. Features ...
To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Information about configuration of your computer. Features ...
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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 serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. You can find the contact numbers on your VAIO PC. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an...services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the information you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your Sony VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you do not find ...
...The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. You can find the contact numbers on your VAIO PC. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an...services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the information you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your Sony VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you do not find ...
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... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. !
... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. !
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...click OK. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. 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. 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...
...click OK. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. 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. 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...
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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 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.
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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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Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output ... the headphones. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 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 and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output ... the headphones. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 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.
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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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... connected to scroll vertically. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. n 32 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on...
... connected to scroll vertically. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. n 32 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on...
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... you use specific functions of the computer. Special-function button Muting (S1) button AV MODE button Functions Executes the task that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. You can change the default assignment with special buttons to the button by default. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE...
... you use specific functions of the computer. Special-function button Muting (S1) button AV MODE button Functions Executes the task that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. You can change the default assignment with special buttons to the button by default. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE...
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... not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. 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 appropriate software...
... not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. 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 appropriate software...
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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. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. 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.
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. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. 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.
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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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... is not supported. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL 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...
... is not supported. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL 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...
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... individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of a DualDisc may restrict video output to malfunction. A DualDisc is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with your computer's optical disc drives. It is strongly recommended that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the...
... individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of a DualDisc may restrict video output to malfunction. A DualDisc is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with your computer's optical disc drives. It is strongly recommended that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the...
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If the region code for your residence area is writing data to 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 ❑ Only use discs in ...
If the region code for your residence area is writing data to 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 ❑ Only use discs in ...