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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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... computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on 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...
... computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on 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...
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General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Get started with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and ...Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to find useful documentation such as below: - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - You can find the answers you need. Software ...
General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Get started with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and ...Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to find useful documentation such as below: - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - You can find the answers you need. Software ...
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.... 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - May be able to find out about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about configuration of your computer. Features and options may be included with...
.... 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - May be able to find out about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about configuration of your computer. Features and options may be included with...
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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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..., have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the nearest location. Visit the web site at a U.S. In order to find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you are ...looking for 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 ...
..., have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the nearest location. Visit the web site at a U.S. In order to find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you are ...looking for 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 ...
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... Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 28) Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer.
... Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 28) Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer.
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...the current battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions. 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 check the ...your desktop background. 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...
...the current battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions. 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 check the ...your desktop background. 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...
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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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... the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key. Toggles among your computer screen. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To decrease the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or... < key. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. See the help file included with the...
... the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key. Toggles among your computer screen. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To decrease the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or... < key. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. See the help file included with the...
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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). For details on the power. 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.
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). For details on the power. 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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Press the right button (4) once. Slide your computer. Be sure to use the VAIO Control Center. ! If you disable the touch pad before connecting a mouse, you will be able to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. Press the ... touch pad. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with applications that support...
Press the right button (4) once. Slide your computer. Be sure to use the VAIO Control Center. ! If you disable the touch pad before connecting a mouse, you will be able to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. Press the ... touch pad. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with applications that support...
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... button Muting (S1) button AV MODE button Functions Executes the task that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. You can change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. You can change the default assignment with special buttons to help you use specific functions of... the computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 33 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer...
... button Muting (S1) button AV MODE button Functions Executes the task that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. You can change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. You can change the default assignment with special buttons to help you use specific functions of... the computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 33 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer...
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... use the software, see the help file included with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Video conference is equipped with the appropriate software. ! 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 a built-in MOTION EYE...
... use the software, see the help file included with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Video conference is equipped with the appropriate software. ! 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 a built-in MOTION EYE...
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To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. 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. See the specifications to open the drive.
To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. 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. 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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...*4 Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*5 P P PR PR PR PR PR P P Combo *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on the model you purchased. 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...
...*4 Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*5 P P PR PR PR PR PR P P Combo *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on the model you purchased. 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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...view the contents on this product because it does not conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you buy pre-recorded or blank... disc writing is strongly recommended that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). A DualDisc is not possible. VAIO computers may cause the computer to check both playback and recording compatibility with digital audio material on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. ...
...view the contents on this product because it does not conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you buy pre-recorded or blank... disc writing is strongly recommended that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). A DualDisc is not possible. VAIO computers may cause the computer to check both playback and recording compatibility with digital audio material on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. ...
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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 play DVDs created with the CD-R ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to play DVDs created with the CD-R ...