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... and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Pointing Device ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Instant Mode ...35 Using the Built-in...
... and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Pointing Device ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Instant Mode ...35 Using the Built-in...
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... External Display ...73 Selecting Display Modes...75 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...76 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...78 Connecting a Printer ...81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...82 Setting the Password ...83 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 95 Using the Power Saving Modes ...96 Managing Power with the...
... External Display ...73 Selecting Display Modes...75 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...76 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...78 Connecting a Printer ...81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...82 Setting the Password ...83 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 95 Using the Power Saving Modes ...96 Managing Power with the...
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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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Provides a guide to read on your VAIO computer. n7 N Before Use Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to use the Instant Mode.
Provides a guide to read on your VAIO computer. n7 N Before Use Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to use the Instant Mode.
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.... 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers ...in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries...
.... 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers ...in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries...
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... ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to access and provides... a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from...
... ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to access and provides... a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from...
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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. ! Before starting your system. Be sure to get started using your computer. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up...
... 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. ! Before starting your system. Be sure to get started using your computer. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up...
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... the battery charge time while the computer is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To enable the battery care function and the quick charge function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click to select the Enable Quick...
... the battery charge time while the computer is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To enable the battery care function and the quick charge function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click to select the Enable Quick...
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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. At the confirmation prompt, click OK. n 26 N Getting Started Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background.
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. At the confirmation prompt, click OK. n 26 N Getting Started Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background.
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Pointing Device (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Instant ...) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 50) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 52) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 56) n 29 N 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 Pointing Device (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Instant ...) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 50) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 52) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 56) n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To decrease the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , ... Fn + 2 (F3/F4): volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Functions Turns on some software. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys...
Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To decrease the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , ... Fn + 2 (F3/F4): volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Functions Turns on some software. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys...
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Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernate n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer 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 96). To return the system to its original state, use the power switch to the built-in storage device and the system power is turned off. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. For details on the power.
Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernate n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer 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 96). To return the system to its original state, use the power switch to the built-in storage device and the system power is turned off. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. For details on the power.
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The pointer (2) moves in combination with the buttons located below the space bar. The stronger you push the pointing stick. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the pointing stick in the direction that you push the pointing stick, the faster moves the pointer. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Device The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the pointing stick (1).
The pointer (2) moves in combination with the buttons located below the space bar. The stronger you push the pointing stick. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the pointing stick in the direction that you push the pointing stick, the faster moves the pointer. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Device The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the pointing stick (1).
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...while. The pointer will be able to your computer. If you will behave normally. Press the right button (5) once. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Push the pointing stick to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you disable the ... consumable. Be sure to place the pointer on an item or object. To change the pointing stick settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Press the left button or tap on the pointing stick once. Press the left button.
...while. The pointer will be able to your computer. If you will behave normally. Press the right button (5) once. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Push the pointing stick to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you disable the ... consumable. Be sure to place the pointer on an item or object. To change the pointing stick settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Press the left button or tap on the pointing stick once. Press the left button.
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... Using the Instant Mode (page 35) for the S button assignments. To resume the previous window state, press this S1 button launches the VAIO Media plus by resizing the windows so that they all open windows by default. By default, the window arrangement button (S2 button) shows all...While the computer is in Hibernate mode, the XMB button starts the Instant Mode. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Control Center for more information on Windows may be different from the above. See the help you use specific functions...
... Using the Instant Mode (page 35) for the S button assignments. To resume the previous window state, press this S1 button launches the VAIO Media plus by resizing the windows so that they all open windows by default. By default, the window arrangement button (S2 button) shows all...While the computer is in Hibernate mode, the XMB button starts the Instant Mode. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Control Center for more information on Windows may be different from the above. See the help you use specific functions...
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..., your desired operation from the Main Menu to play music and videos or access the Internet without launching the Windows operating system. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Instant Mode The Instant Mode enables you immediately to exit the Instant Mode. Exiting the Instant Mode Select Power Off from the...
..., your desired operation from the Main Menu to play music and videos or access the Internet without launching the Windows operating system. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Instant Mode The Instant Mode enables you immediately to exit the Instant Mode. Exiting the Instant Mode Select Power Off from the...
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n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Sharing Bookmarks between the Instant Mode and the Internet Explorer You can export/import your Favorites files of the Internet Explorer on -screen instructions. To share bookmarks 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Instant Mode and then Bookmark Settings. 3 Follow the on Windows to/from bookmark files of the browser software used in conjunction with the Instant Mode.
n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Sharing Bookmarks between the Instant Mode and the Internet Explorer You can export/import your Favorites files of the Internet Explorer on -screen instructions. To share bookmarks 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Instant Mode and then Bookmark Settings. 3 Follow the on Windows to/from bookmark files of the browser software used in conjunction with the Instant Mode.
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... preinstalled image capture software. This is possible with the appropriate software. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera.
... preinstalled image capture software. This is possible with the appropriate software. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera.
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... step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the...
... step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the...
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... to stop movie recording. See the help file included with the software for more features. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon...
... to stop movie recording. See the help file included with the software for more features. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon...