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... 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 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 Special-function Buttons 34 Using the Built-in Camera 35 Using ...Microphone 106 Connecting a USB Device 107 Connecting an i.LINK Device 109 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 111 Selecting Performance Modes 112 Setting the Password 114 Using the VAIO Control Center 126 Using the Power Saving Modes 127 Using the VAIO Power Management 132 Protecting the Hard Disk 134 Upgrading Your...
... 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 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 Special-function Buttons 34 Using the Built-in Camera 35 Using ...Microphone 106 Connecting a USB Device 107 Connecting an i.LINK Device 109 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 111 Selecting Performance Modes 112 Setting the Password 114 Using the VAIO Control Center 126 Using the Power Saving Modes 127 Using the VAIO Power Management 132 Protecting the Hard Disk 134 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 ...American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers 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 ...American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in audio, video, computing,...
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... and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as below: - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Before Use > Finding...
... and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as below: - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Before Use > Finding...
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... Utility Help (Selected models only) - To access this on your computer. May be able to find out about configuration of your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Features and options may be included with the preinstalled programs on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All...
... Utility Help (Selected models only) - To access this on your computer. May be able to find out about configuration of your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Features and options may be included with the preinstalled programs on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All...
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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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...at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can assist with a Sony certified technician at a U.S. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the number below the barcode...the software program that is the last 7 digits of the problem 5. In order to find the information you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you do not find the nearest location. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) ...
...at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can assist with a Sony certified technician at a U.S. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the number below the barcode...the software program that is the last 7 digits of the problem 5. In order to find the information you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you do not find the nearest location. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) ...
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... Safely (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 29) Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that...
... Safely (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 29) Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that...
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... Charge Functions. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. 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 function above and check detailed...
... Charge Functions. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. 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 function above and check detailed...
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At the confirmation prompt, click OK. n 26 N 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. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background.
At the confirmation prompt, click OK. n 26 N 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. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background.
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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. 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. !
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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 Special-function Buttons (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 Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-...
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... finished launching. To increase the volume, press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key, or keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease the volume, press the Fn... keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in speakers and the headphones. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information.
... finished launching. To increase the volume, press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key, or keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease the volume, press the Fn... keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in speakers and the headphones. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information.
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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 127).
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 127).
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... the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. 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 your finger...to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Be sure to scroll vertically. n 33 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the...
... the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. 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 your finger...to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Be sure to scroll vertically. n 33 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the...
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... > Using Special-function Buttons n 34 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. ✍ You can use specific functions of the computer that is assigned to the S1 button. Special-function button S1/S2... PC, and Adjust settings before giving a presentation under Windows Mobility Center, and change the default assignment with special buttons to help you can assign VAIO Presentation Support to each button by default. In addition, you use handy functions for the presentation, for example, displaying a document for quick reference and...
... > Using Special-function Buttons n 34 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. ✍ You can use specific functions of the computer that is assigned to the S1 button. Special-function button S1/S2... PC, and Adjust settings before giving a presentation under Windows Mobility Center, and change the default assignment with special buttons to help you can assign VAIO Presentation Support to each button by default. In addition, you use handy functions for the presentation, for example, displaying a document for quick reference and...
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... conference is equipped with the appropriate software. ! To use the software, see the help file included with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. 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. Launching or exiting...
... conference is equipped with the appropriate software. ! To use the software, see the help file included with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. 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. Launching or exiting...
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... in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the disc drive eject button (1) to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management. The drive tray slides out. ! To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. The substitute drive eject button, however, is not ...an optical disc drive. If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to find out about the configuration of your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 36 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer...
... in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the disc drive eject button (1) to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management. The drive tray slides out. ! To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. The substitute drive eject button, however, is not ...an optical disc drive. If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to find out about the configuration of your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 36 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 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 when your computer is in gently. ! Be sure to bring the computer back into place. ! 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.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 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 when your computer is in gently. ! Be sure to bring the computer back into place. ! 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.
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... supported. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the model you purchased. 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...
... supported. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the model you purchased. 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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...and recording compatibility with your external display is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-...protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. The AACS key update requires Internet access. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media....
...and recording compatibility with your external display is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-...protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. The AACS key update requires Internet access. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media....