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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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... leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available ...-art personal computing experience. ! How 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...
... leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available ...-art personal computing experience. ! How 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...
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... page, specifications, and system and software information. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to find useful documentation such as below: - Software Information Troubleshoot...
... page, specifications, and system and software information. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to find useful documentation such as below: - Software Information Troubleshoot...
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...;, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. To access this on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Information about configuration...
...;, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. To access this on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Information about configuration...
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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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... the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO PC. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for 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 find the ...
... the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO PC. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for 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 find the ...
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... completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Before starting your VAIO computer. !
... completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Before starting your VAIO computer. !
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... may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life becomes short. To avoid loss of data while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your battery pack if you enable the battery care function...
... may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life becomes short. To avoid loss of data while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your battery pack if you enable the battery care function...
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See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 127) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power ... settings on 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. ❑ Use the power ... settings on 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.
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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 operating system on and off the built-in speakers or the headphones. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys. 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 operating system on and off the built-in speakers or the headphones. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys. 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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... the power. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 33 N Function Changes the size of power consumption. When you execute this... turned off. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information.
... the power. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 33 N Function Changes the size of power consumption. When you execute this... turned off. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information.
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... the pointer (2) on an item or object. Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is connected to use the VAIO Control Center. ! If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can move your finger on the touch pad...
... the pointer (2) on an item or object. Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is connected to use the VAIO Control Center. ! If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can move your finger on the touch pad...
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Ejects the optical disc drive tray. If this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive. 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. n 35 N Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Drive eject button Functions Execute the task that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center.
Ejects the optical disc drive tray. If this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive. 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. n 35 N Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Drive eject button Functions Execute the task that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center.
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.... For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in the main window. Video conferences are using the built-in the properties window. 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. Launching or exiting your desired...
.... For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in the main window. Video conferences are using the built-in the properties window. 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. Launching or exiting your desired...
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... button, however, is not functional if the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management. If the power supply to eject the drive tray with an optical disc drive. 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 ...
... button, however, is not functional if the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management. If the power supply to eject the drive tray with an optical disc drive. 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 ...
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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 gently. ! Be sure to bring the computer back into place. ! 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 a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
Be sure to hold the bottom of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it in gently. ! Be sure to bring the computer back into place. ! 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 a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
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... discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *2 Writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. 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...
... discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *2 Writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. 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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...notices on the disc package carefully to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. The AACS key update requires Internet access. VAIO computers may restrict video output to check both playback and recording compatibility with your external display is compliant with the High-bandwidth... formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO optical disc drives with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc ...
...notices on the disc package carefully to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. The AACS key update requires Internet access. VAIO computers may restrict video output to check both playback and recording compatibility with your external display is compliant with the High-bandwidth... formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO optical disc drives with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc ...