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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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...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 audio, video, computing, and ...your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. Information in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find differences in this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide.
...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 audio, video, computing, and ...your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. Information in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find differences in this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide.
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...-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing 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. Before Use > Finding More about...
...-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing 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. Before Use > Finding More about...
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May be included with the preinstalled programs 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 ...
May be included with the preinstalled programs 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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... 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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... site, you might need. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of your Sony VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you do not find it at the lower right corner of the display on the computer...
... site, you might need. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of your Sony VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you do not find it at the lower right corner of the display on the computer...
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... Your Computer (page 28) Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. !
... Your Computer (page 28) Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. !
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... the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can customize 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 make the life of...
... the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can customize 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 make the life of...
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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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... Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Functions Turns on some software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the volume level. To decrease the... included with 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.
... Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Functions Turns on some software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the volume level. To decrease the... included with 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.
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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). 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 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. 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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...the touch pad while pressing the left button. Press the right button (4) once. 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 a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button twice. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Slide your ...
...the touch pad while pressing the left button. Press the right button (4) once. 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 a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button twice. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Slide your ...
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... desired software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 33 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to the button by default. 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 software options in the VAIO Launcher. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to help you use specific functions of...
... desired software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 33 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to the button by default. 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 software options in the VAIO Launcher. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to help you use specific functions of...
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... select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window. Video conference is equipped with a 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. ! You...
... select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window. Video conference is equipped with a 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. ! You...
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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. See the specifications to open the drive. Features and options in the middle of 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.
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. See the specifications to open the drive. Features and options in the middle of 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.
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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 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). Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
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PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- 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 ...
PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- 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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...with digital audio material on the disc, playback is compliant with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Some contents may cause the computer to standard definition or prohibit analog ... SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. The AACS key update requires Internet access. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N ! This may restrict video output to malfunction. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is...
...with digital audio material on the disc, playback is compliant with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Some contents may cause the computer to standard definition or prohibit analog ... SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. The AACS key update requires Internet access. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N ! This may restrict video output to malfunction. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is...
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... other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this disc in which region and on what type of player you can play the 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 play DVDs created with the CD...
... other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this disc in which region and on what type of player you can play the 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 play DVDs created with the CD...