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...Lights 19 Connecting a Power Source 20 Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 33 Using the Switch Function 34 Using the Built-in Camera 35 Using the... 104 Connecting an External Microphone 106 Connecting a USB Device 107 Connecting an i.LINK Device 109 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 111 Setting the Password 112 Using the VAIO Control Center 123 Using the Power Saving Modes 124 Using the VAIO Power Management 129 Protecting the Hard Disk 131 Upgrading Your...
...Lights 19 Connecting a Power Source 20 Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 33 Using the Switch Function 34 Using the Built-in Camera 35 Using the... 104 Connecting an External Microphone 106 Connecting a USB Device 107 Connecting an i.LINK Device 109 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 111 Setting the Password 112 Using the VAIO Control Center 123 Using the Power Saving Modes 124 Using the VAIO Power Management 129 Protecting the Hard Disk 131 Upgrading Your...
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...art personal computing experience. ! You may not be available on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items ...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 the supplied ...
...art personal computing experience. ! You may not be available on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items ...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 the supplied ...
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...; Quick Start Guide - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. You can find the answers you need. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless...
...; Quick Start Guide - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. You can find the answers you need. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless...
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... functions. Information about configuration of your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Features and options may be included with the preinstalled programs on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™...
... functions. Information about configuration of your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Features and options may be included with the preinstalled programs on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™...
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... customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description... 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...
... customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description... 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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...technician at our site, you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the problem 5. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only)... lower right corner of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you do not find the contact numbers on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the information you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service ...
...technician at our site, you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the problem 5. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only)... lower right corner of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you do not find the contact numbers on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the information you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service ...
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... Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 29) Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied...
... Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 29) Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied...
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... box. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. 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. If the battery charge capacity is ...low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. At the confirmation prompt, click OK. Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can customize the current battery charging method using...
... box. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. 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. If the battery charge capacity is ...low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. At the confirmation prompt, click OK. Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can customize the current battery charging method using...
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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 29 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 29 N Updating Your Computer Be sure 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 Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using the Switch Function (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using the Switch Function (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-...
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... m or < key. Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to both. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the built...
... m or < key. Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to both. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the built...
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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 32 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 124). 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 32 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 124). For details on the power. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
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... disabling the touch pad. Press the right button (4) once. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to , select, drag, ...a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to scroll vertically. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button twice in a row. Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. n 33 N Action Point Click...
... disabling the touch pad. Press the right button (4) once. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to , select, drag, ...a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to scroll vertically. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button twice in a row. Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. n 33 N Action Point Click...
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...mood or environment. Special-function button MODE button SETTING button Switch buttons (page 13) Functions Toggles among three modes. Displays the VAIO Mode Switch settings window to change the settings for business use, personal use, and entertainment use, you can customize to each mode in... the VAIO Mode Switch settings window. For detailed information, see the help file included with the VAIO Mode Switch. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Switch Function n 34 N Using the Switch Function The Switch ...
...mood or environment. Special-function button MODE button SETTING button Switch buttons (page 13) Functions Toggles among three modes. Displays the VAIO Mode Switch settings window to change the settings for business use, personal use, and entertainment use, you can customize to each mode in... the VAIO Mode Switch settings window. For detailed information, see the help file included with the VAIO Mode Switch. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Switch Function n 34 N Using the Switch Function The Switch ...
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... main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 35 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software. ! Do not place your instant...
... main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 35 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software. ! Do not place your instant...
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Features and options in the middle of your computer. See the specifications to open the drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 36 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. 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.
Features and options in the middle of your computer. See the specifications to open the drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 36 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. 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.
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
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... on the model you purchased. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on...
... on the model you purchased. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on...
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...discs that a digital HDCP compliant environment be sure to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). 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 discs... video output to check both playback and recording compatibility with digital audio material on the disc, playback is not supported. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N ! Unless your computer's optical disc drives. To play or view the contents on...
...discs that a digital HDCP compliant environment be sure to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). 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 discs... video output to check both playback and recording compatibility with digital audio material on the disc, playback is not supported. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N ! Unless your computer's optical disc drives. To play or view the contents on...
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...discs, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. For information on how to use circular discs. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only ...use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations: ❑ Some CD players and computer ...
...discs, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. For information on how to use circular discs. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only ...use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations: ❑ Some CD players and computer ...