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... Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special-function Buttons 35 Using the Built-in Camera 36 Using ...104 Connecting a USB Device 105 Connecting an i.LINK Device 107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 109 Selecting Performance Modes 110 Setting the Password 112 Using Intel® VT 124 Using the VAIO Control Center 125 Using the VAIO Power Management 127 Configuring Your Modem 128 Protecting the Hard Disk 129 Upgrading...
... Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special-function Buttons 35 Using the Built-in Camera 36 Using ...104 Connecting a USB Device 105 Connecting an i.LINK Device 107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 109 Selecting Performance Modes 110 Setting the Password 112 Using Intel® VT 124 Using the VAIO Control Center 125 Using the VAIO Power Management 127 Configuring Your Modem 128 Protecting the Hard Disk 129 Upgrading...
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... views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-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...
... views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-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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...Start Guide - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings...such as below: - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides ...
...Start Guide - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings...such as below: - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides ...
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To access this on your computer. May be able to find out about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. You may not be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 ...
To access this on your computer. May be able to find out about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. You may not be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 ...
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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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... of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the information you do not find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the problem 5. You can find the nearest... location. Customer Information Center If you are looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your...
... of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the information you do not find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the problem 5. You can find the nearest... location. Customer Information Center If you are looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your...
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... Computer (page 30) 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 30) 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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... while the computer is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently. When the battery pack is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. To avoid loss of data, you should save your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life becomes short...
... while the computer is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently. When the battery pack is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. To avoid loss of data, you should save your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life becomes short...
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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. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 127) 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. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 127) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑...
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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 30 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 30 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.
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Built-...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Built-...
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... the Fn key, and then press the Enter key to switch the display output to select the display output. ! Changes the volume level. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank...
... the Fn key, and then press the Enter key to switch the display output to select the display output. ! Changes the volume level. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 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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... system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. For details on some software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 33 N Function Changes the size of an image or a document displayed on... power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28). Provides the lowest level of power consumption. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys.
... system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. For details on some software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 33 N Function Changes the size of an image or a document displayed on... power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28). Provides the lowest level of power consumption. See the help file included 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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... while pressing the left button (3) once. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Press the left button. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. If you...
... while pressing the left button (3) once. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Press the left button. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. If you...
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If this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive. Ejects the optical disc drive tray. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Drive eject button Functions Execute the task that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to help you use specific functions of the computer. You can change the default assignment with special buttons to each button by default.
If this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive. Ejects the optical disc drive tray. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Drive eject button Functions Execute the task that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to help you use specific functions of the computer. You can change the default assignment with special buttons to each button by default.
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.... Video conferences are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. With the preinstalled image capture software, you are possible with the appropriate software. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 36 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in camera.
.... Video conferences are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. With the preinstalled image capture software, you are possible with the appropriate software. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 36 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in camera.
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See the specifications to eject the drive tray with an optical disc drive. The drive tray slides out. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the drive eject button. ✍ If the drive ... in this section may not be available on the 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. The substitute drive eject button, however, is not functional if...
See the specifications to eject the drive tray with an optical disc drive. The drive tray slides out. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the drive eject button. ✍ If the drive ... in this section may not be available on the 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. The substitute drive eject button, however, is not functional if...
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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). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 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 exert pressure on the drive tray. Do not remove the optical disc while 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). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 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 exert pressure on the drive tray. Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! Be sure to bring the computer back into place. !
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on ...
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... possible. When you cannot play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. If the region setting on the optical ...disc drive does not match the region coding on the disc package carefully to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or...
... possible. When you cannot play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. If the region setting on the optical ...disc drive does not match the region coding on the disc package carefully to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or...