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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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... find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the Sony online support web 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 ... may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Information in audio, video, computing, ...
... find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the Sony online support web 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 ... may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Information in audio, video, computing, ...
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... help in storage device to find useful documentation such as below: - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Information about your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. You can find the answers you need. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support...
... help in storage device to find useful documentation such as below: - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Information about your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. You can find the answers you need. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support...
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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 a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - May be able to find out about ...
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 a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - May be able to find out about ...
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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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... any repair service you might need. You can find the information you may call Sony directly. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of your VAIO PC. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the ...number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services,...
... any repair service you might need. You can find the information you may call Sony directly. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set up of your VAIO PC. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the ...number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services,...
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Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that ...
Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that ...
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If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. 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...method using the Battery Charge Functions. At the confirmation prompt, click OK. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to 3 in To enable the battery care ...
If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. 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...method using the Battery Charge Functions. At the confirmation prompt, click OK. To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click to 3 in To enable the battery care ...
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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. 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. !
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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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... finished launching. To increase the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. 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-in ), press the Fn...+F3 keys and then the m or < key. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in speaker volume level. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys.
... finished launching. To increase the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. 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-in ), press the Fn...+F3 keys and then the m or < key. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in speaker volume level. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys.
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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). 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. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. For details on the power.
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). 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. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. For details on the power.
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..., drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button. 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 connected to your finger along the...pad to scroll vertically. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. n 33 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag...
..., drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button. 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 connected to your finger along the...pad to scroll vertically. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. n 33 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag...
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... Switch Function n 34 N Using the Switch Function The Switch function provides three modes that you assigned to each mode in the VAIO Mode Switch settings window. If, for example, you customize each mode for each mode. Special-function button MODE button SETTING button Switch...13) Functions Toggles among three modes. For detailed information, see the help file included with the VAIO Mode Switch. Execute the corresponding tasks that you purchased. Displays the VAIO Mode Switch settings window to change the settings for business use, personal use, and entertainment use, ...
... Switch Function n 34 N Using the Switch Function The Switch function provides three modes that you assigned to each mode in the VAIO Mode Switch settings window. If, for example, you customize each mode for each mode. Special-function button MODE button SETTING button Switch...13) Functions Toggles among three modes. For detailed information, see the help file included with the VAIO Mode Switch. Execute the corresponding tasks that you purchased. Displays the VAIO Mode Switch settings window to change the settings for business use, personal use, and entertainment use, ...
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Do not place your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 35 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. Video conference is ...
Do not place your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 35 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. Video conference is ...
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Features and options in the middle of your computer. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. See the specifications to open the drive. 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. 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.
Features and options in the middle of your computer. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. See the specifications to open the drive. 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. 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.
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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 37 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 37 N 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
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... BD-RE Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer 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...
... BD-RE Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer 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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... audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with the High-bandwidth Digital Content ... the disc package carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Region settings are not compliant with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on the other optical media devices, circumstances may cause the computer to play copyright protected...
... audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with the High-bandwidth Digital Content ... the disc package carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Region settings are not compliant with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on the other optical media devices, circumstances may cause the computer to play copyright protected...
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...your computer into either of the power saving modes while your computer, or the computer may not be able 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. Do not... disconnect your computer to or from the docking station (optional) while the optical disc drive is 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...
...your computer into either of the power saving modes while your computer, or the computer may not be able 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. Do not... disconnect your computer to or from the docking station (optional) while the optical disc drive is 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...