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n2 N Contents Before Use 4 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 5 Ergonomic Considerations 9 Getting Started 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights...Pack 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 26 Using the Power Saving Modes 27 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Pointing Device 34 Using Special-function Buttons 36 Using the Instant ...Display Modes 76 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 77 Connecting a USB Device 79 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 81 Setting the Password 82 Using Intel® VT 92 Using the...
n2 N Contents Before Use 4 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 5 Ergonomic Considerations 9 Getting Started 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights...Pack 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 26 Using the Power Saving Modes 27 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Pointing Device 34 Using Special-function Buttons 36 Using the Instant ...Display Modes 76 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 77 Connecting a USB Device 79 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 81 Setting the Password 82 Using Intel® VT 92 Using the...
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... look slightly different from those of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American... countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in audio, video, computing, ...
... look slightly different from those of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American... countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in audio, video, computing, ...
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... Guide - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as below: - You can find the answers you...
... Guide - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as below: - You can find the answers you...
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You may not be available on your computer. To access this on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Features and options ...
You may not be available on your computer. To access this on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Features and options ...
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...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://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport....sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating ...
...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://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport....sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating ...
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The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the problem 5. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the ... 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the contact numbers on your VAIO PC. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient ...
The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the problem 5. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the ... 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the contact numbers on your VAIO PC. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient ...
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... completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Before starting your VAIO computer. !
... completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Before starting your VAIO computer. !
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When the battery pack is in Sleep mode, you are in your computer while it is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. To avoid loss of the Battery Charge Functions with a lithium ion battery pack and can extend the life of data while the computer ...
When the battery pack is in Sleep mode, you are in your computer while it is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. To avoid loss of the Battery Charge Functions with a lithium ion battery pack and can extend the life of data while the computer ...
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... saving mode. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N Extending Your Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 94) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the...
... saving mode. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N Extending Your Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 94) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the...
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Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 29 N Updating Your Computer Be sure 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 Go to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on -screen instructions. !
Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 29 N Updating Your Computer Be sure 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 Go to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on -screen instructions. !
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Pointing Device (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 36) ❑ Using the Instant ...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Pointing Device (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 36) ❑ Using the Instant ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 31 N Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is finished launching.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 31 N Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is finished launching.
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...then the m or < key. If you disconnect a display cable from your computer screen. See the help file included with both , and multiple displays 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... the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key. Press the Enter key to the computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + % (F2): muting Fn + 2 (F3/F4): volume control Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (...
...then the m or < key. If you disconnect a display cable from your computer screen. See the help file included with both , and multiple displays 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... the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key. Press the Enter key to the computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + % (F2): muting Fn + 2 (F3/F4): volume control Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernation n 33 N Function 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 27). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. 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. For details on the power.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernation n 33 N Function 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 27). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. 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. For details on the power.
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The stronger you push the pointing stick. The pointer (2) moves in combination with the buttons located below the space bar. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Pointing Device n 34 N Using the Pointing Device The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the pointing stick (1). 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 the pointer moves.
The stronger you push the pointing stick. The pointer (2) moves in combination with the buttons located below the space bar. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Pointing Device n 34 N Using the Pointing Device The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the pointing stick (1). 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 the pointer moves.
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...button (5) once. Alternatively, you will behave normally. To change the pointing stick settings, use only the keyboard for a while. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Pointing Device n 35 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Push the pointing stick to your ...center button (4). (The scroll function is a consumable. You can tap on the pointing stick twice in a row. Be sure to use the VAIO Control Center. ! To drop the dragging object, take your desired direction. Press the left button. The pointer will be able to connect a...
...button (5) once. Alternatively, you will behave normally. To change the pointing stick settings, use only the keyboard for a while. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Pointing Device n 35 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Push the pointing stick to your ...center button (4). (The scroll function is a consumable. You can tap on the pointing stick twice in a row. Be sure to use the VAIO Control Center. ! To drop the dragging object, take your desired direction. Press the left button. The pointer will be able to connect a...
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... desktop. While the computer is in Hibernate mode, the XMB button starts the Instant Mode. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 36 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. Special-function button XMB (Xross Media Bar) button (S1 button) Window arrangement button (S2 button...
... desktop. While the computer is in Hibernate mode, the XMB button starts the Instant Mode. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 36 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. Special-function button XMB (Xross Media Bar) button (S1 button) Window arrangement button (S2 button...
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To share bookmarks 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Instant Mode and then Bookmark Settings. 3 Follow the on operating instructions, see the help file included with the Instant Mode. The Main ... music and videos or access the Internet without launching the Windows operating system. Exiting the Instant Mode Select Power Off from the menu. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Instant Mode n 37 N Using the Instant Mode The Instant Mode enables you immediately to the bookmark files of the Instant Mode appears...
To share bookmarks 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Instant Mode and then Bookmark Settings. 3 Follow the on operating instructions, see the help file included with the Instant Mode. The Main ... music and videos or access the Internet without launching the Windows operating system. Exiting the Instant Mode Select Power Off from the menu. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Instant Mode n 37 N Using the Instant Mode The Instant Mode enables you immediately to the bookmark files of the Instant Mode appears...
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... exiting your desired icon in the main window. With the preinstalled image capture software, you are possible with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 38 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the appropriate software. ! Do not place your computer...
... exiting your desired icon in the main window. With the preinstalled image capture software, you are possible with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 38 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the appropriate software. ! Do not place your computer...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 39 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 39 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external ...