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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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...to find out about the configuration 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, ...
...to find out about the configuration 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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... with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to the original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - You can...
... with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to the original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - You can...
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Information about configuration of your computer. Features and options may ...
Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Information about configuration of your computer. Features and options may ...
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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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... on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the contact numbers on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of your... Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at a U.S. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to ...
... on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the contact numbers on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of your... Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at a U.S. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to ...
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Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external ...
Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external ...
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... extend the life of the Battery Charge Functions with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. Your computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using the computer. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of power...
... extend the life of the Battery Charge Functions with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. Your computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using the computer. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of power...
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... your battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. 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...
... your battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. 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. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on -screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates.
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. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on -screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates.
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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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n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is finished launching.
n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. 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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..., the computer screen goes blank. Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, simultaneous output to both, and multiple displays with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in speakers or the headphones. 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 + / (...
..., the computer screen goes blank. Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, simultaneous output to both, and multiple displays with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in speakers or the headphones. 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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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). 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. 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). 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.
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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. 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). The stronger you push the pointing stick. The pointer (2) moves in combination with the buttons located below the space bar.
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. 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). The stronger you push the pointing stick. The pointer (2) moves in combination with the buttons located below the space bar.
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... on the pointing stick once. You can disable/enable the pointing stick while a mouse is connected to your desired direction. Be sure to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button (3) or tap on an item or object. Leave the pointing stick untouched for pointer operations. Push the pointing stick...
... on the pointing stick once. You can disable/enable the pointing stick while a mouse is connected to your desired direction. Be sure to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button (3) or tap on an item or object. Leave the pointing stick untouched for pointer operations. Push the pointing stick...
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...-function button XMB (Xross Media Bar) button (S1 button) Window arrangement button (S2 button) Functions While the computer is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the Instant Mode (page 37) for more information on the desktop. To resume the previous window state, press this... S1 button executes the default task. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 36 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is off or in Normal mode, this button once again....
...-function button XMB (Xross Media Bar) button (S1 button) Window arrangement button (S2 button) Functions While the computer is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the Instant Mode (page 37) for more information on the desktop. To resume the previous window state, press this... S1 button executes the default task. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 36 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is off or in Normal mode, this button once again....
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...Explorer to play music and videos or access the Internet without launching the Windows operating system. To share bookmarks 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Instant Mode and then Bookmark Settings. 3 Follow the on the screen. 2 Select your desired operation from the Main Menu... to exit the Instant Mode. 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 ...
...Explorer to play music and videos or access the Internet without launching the Windows operating system. To share bookmarks 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Instant Mode and then Bookmark Settings. 3 Follow the on the screen. 2 Select your desired operation from the Main Menu... to exit the Instant Mode. 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 ...
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... included with the appropriate software. ! Do not place your desired icon in camera. Video conferences are using the 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 a built-in camera. For detailed information on the...
... included with the appropriate software. ! Do not place your desired icon in camera. Video conferences are using the 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 a built-in camera. For detailed information on the...
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... media especially designed for external data storage. Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory stick", and does not support standard-size "Memory Stick". Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 39 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it can accommodate the following sizes and types of media: ❑ "Memory Stick...
... media especially designed for external data storage. Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory stick", and does not support standard-size "Memory Stick". Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 39 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it can accommodate the following sizes and types of media: ❑ "Memory Stick...