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...20 Using the Battery Pack 22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Using the Power Saving Modes 29 Updating Your Computer 31 Using Your VAIO Computer 32 Using the Keyboard 33 Using the Touch Pad 35 Using the Switch Function 36 Using the Built-in Camera 37 Using the... an External Microphone 94 Connecting a USB Device 95 Connecting an i.LINK Device 97 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 99 Setting the Password 100 Using Intel® VT 111 Using the VAIO Control Center 112 Using the VAIO Power Management 113 Configuring Your Modem 114 Protecting the Hard Disk 115 Upgrading Your...
...20 Using the Battery Pack 22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Using the Power Saving Modes 29 Updating Your Computer 31 Using Your VAIO Computer 32 Using the Keyboard 33 Using the Touch Pad 35 Using the Switch Function 36 Using the Built-in Camera 37 Using the... an External Microphone 94 Connecting a USB Device 95 Connecting an i.LINK Device 97 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 99 Setting the Password 100 Using Intel® VT 111 Using the VAIO Control Center 112 Using the VAIO Power Management 113 Configuring Your Modem 114 Protecting the Hard Disk 115 Upgrading Your...
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..., and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. How to provide a state-of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may not be available on 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 ...
..., and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. How to provide a state-of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may not be available on 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 ...
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... ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. You can find the answers you need. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup...
... ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. You can find the answers you need. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup...
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... computer. To access this on 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 - You may not be included with the preinstalled software programs...
... computer. To access this on 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 - You may not be included with the preinstalled software programs...
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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://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://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
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...sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on your Sony VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you do not find the contact numbers on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial... number You can find the information you are looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of...
...sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on your Sony VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you do not find the contact numbers on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial... number You can find the information you are looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of...
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... Computer (page 31) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. !
... Computer (page 31) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. !
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... battery pack in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life becomes short. Your computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. If the battery pack runs out of the Battery Charge Functions with a lithium ion battery pack and can extend the life of your...
... battery pack in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life becomes short. Your computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. If the battery pack runs out of the Battery Charge Functions with a lithium ion battery pack and can extend the life of your...
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... battery power, you can extend your battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 27 N Extending Your Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options.... See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 113) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑...
... battery power, you can extend your battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 27 N Extending Your Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options.... See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 113) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑...
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Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 31 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 31 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 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 35) ❑ Using the Switch Function (page 36) ❑ Using the Built-...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 35) ❑ Using the Switch Function (page 36) ❑ Using the Built-...
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... output Function Turns on your computer screen. Multiple displays may not be used only after the operating system is selected as a single desktop. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank...
... output Function Turns on your computer screen. Multiple displays may not be used only after the operating system is selected as a single desktop. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank...
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For details on the power. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 ... the Fn+F9 keys. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in storage device and the system power is turned off. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 34 N Function Changes the size of power consumption...
For details on the power. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 ... the Fn+F9 keys. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in storage device and the system power is turned off. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 34 N Function Changes the size of power consumption...
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... button (3) once. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. If you will be able to scroll vertically. 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 on the... using the touch pad. Press the left button twice in a row. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! n 35 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your computer.
... button (3) once. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. If you will be able to scroll vertically. 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 on the... using the touch pad. Press the left button twice in a row. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! n 35 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your computer.
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... SETTING button Switch buttons (page 13) Functions Toggles among three modes. For detailed information, see the help file included with the VAIO Mode Switch. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Switch Function n 36 N Using the Switch Function The Switch function provides three modes that you assigned to ...your desired mode just by pressing the MODE button on the model you purchased. Displays the VAIO Mode Switch settings window to change the settings for business use, personal use, and entertainment use, you can switch the mode to ...
... SETTING button Switch buttons (page 13) Functions Toggles among three modes. For detailed information, see the help file included with the VAIO Mode Switch. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Switch Function n 36 N Using the Switch Function The Switch function provides three modes that you assigned to ...your desired mode just by pressing the MODE button on the model you purchased. Displays the VAIO Mode Switch settings window to change the settings for business use, personal use, and entertainment use, you can switch the mode to ...
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... main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 37 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in the properties window. Video conferences are...
... main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 37 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in the properties window. Video conferences are...
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See the specifications to open the drive. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. The drive tray slides out. Features and options in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of your computer.
See the specifications to open the drive. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. The drive tray slides out. Features and options in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of your computer.
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the tray. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it down until the disc clicks into Normal mode before removing the disc. Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! Be sure to hold the bottom of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Be sure to bring the computer back into place. !
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the tray. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it down until the disc clicks into Normal mode before removing the disc. Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! Be sure to hold the bottom of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Be sure to bring the computer back into place. !
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... the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB) and BD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on...
... the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB) and BD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on...
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Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media.... contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. VAIO computers may restrict video output to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. When you buy pre-recorded or blank ... disc writing is strongly recommended that conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. DualDiscs and some contents of VAIO optical disc drives with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you cannot play copyright protected Blu-ray...
Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media.... contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. VAIO computers may restrict video output to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. When you buy pre-recorded or blank ... disc writing is strongly recommended that conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. DualDiscs and some contents of VAIO optical disc drives with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you cannot play copyright protected Blu-ray...