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...the Indicator 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 32 Using Special-function Buttons 33 Using the Built-in Camera 35 Using the Optical... Modes 99 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 101 Connecting an External Microphone 104 Connecting a USB Device 105 Connecting an i.LINK Device 107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 109 Setting the Password 110 Using the VAIO Control Center 117 Using the Power Saving Modes 118 Using the...
...the Indicator 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 32 Using Special-function Buttons 33 Using the Built-in Camera 35 Using the Optical... Modes 99 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 101 Connecting an External Microphone 104 Connecting a USB Device 105 Connecting an i.LINK Device 107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 109 Setting the Password 110 Using the VAIO Control Center 117 Using the Power Saving Modes 118 Using the...
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... combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find out about the configuration of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of ...find differences in the information when 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 ...
... combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find out about the configuration of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of ...find differences in the information when 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 ...
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...my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - You can find the answers you need. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - VAIO ... software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. 1. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and...
...my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - You can find the answers you need. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - VAIO ... software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. 1. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and...
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...; Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. To access this on your computer.
...; Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. To access this on your computer.
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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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... technician at the lower right corner of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. You can find the nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, ... model You can find it at a U.S. In order to find it on 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 set up of your computer 4 The ...
... technician at the lower right corner of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. You can find the nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, ... model You can find it at a U.S. In order to find it on 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 set up of your computer 4 The ...
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... did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard...
... did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard...
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.... 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 ...current battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box. 5 Select the desired...
.... 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 ...current battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box. 5 Select the desired...
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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 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ 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 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To make the view look bigger and ... execute this command, the states of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to turn on the power. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Combinations/Feature Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Changes...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To make the view look bigger and ... execute this command, the states of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to turn on the power. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Combinations/Feature Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Changes...
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...your finger on the screen using the touch pad. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad 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 available only with applications ...touch pad. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Press the left button (3) once. Be sure to use the VAIO Control Center. ! n 32 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to your finger ...
...your finger on the screen using the touch pad. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad 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 available only with applications ...touch pad. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Press the left button (3) once. Be sure to use the VAIO Control Center. ! n 32 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to your finger ...
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... Use the WinDVD BD software for selecting the desired software. You can change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. You can change the default assignments with special buttons to help you use specific functions of ... on the touch panel Special-function button Functions S1/S2 buttons Execute the task that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 33 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to each button by default...
... Use the WinDVD BD software for selecting the desired software. You can change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. You can change the default assignments with special buttons to help you use specific functions of ... on the touch panel Special-function button Functions S1/S2 buttons Execute the task that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 33 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to each button by default...
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If this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on and off. n 34 N Ejects the optical disc drive tray. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Buttons above the numeric keypad Special-function button Muting button Volume control buttons Drive eject button Functions Turns the volume on the optical disc drive. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume.
If this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on and off. n 34 N Ejects the optical disc drive tray. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Buttons above the numeric keypad Special-function button Muting button Volume control buttons Drive eject button Functions Turns the volume on the optical disc drive. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume.
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... Maker software. Do not place your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE 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. With the preinstalled...
... Maker software. Do not place your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE 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. With the preinstalled...
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.... See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 36 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is disabled by the... VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to eject the drive tray with an optical disc drive. The substitute drive eject button, however, is not functional ...
.... See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 36 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is disabled by the... VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to eject the drive tray with an optical disc drive. The substitute drive eject button, however, is not functional ...
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Be sure to bring the computer back into place. 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 a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N 3 Place a disc in the middle 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. 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 a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it in gently. !
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...±RW/RAM disc drive on the model you purchased. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. BD- 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 your...
...±RW/RAM disc drive on the model you purchased. DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. BD- 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 your...
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...to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. It is not supported. ! Be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for use memory-resident utility software when playing or writing a disc. Some contents may limit ... the contents on the disc package carefully to malfunction. The AACS key update requires Internet access. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may cause the computer to check both playback and ...
...to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. It is not supported. ! Be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for use memory-resident utility software when playing or writing a disc. Some contents may limit ... the contents on the disc package carefully to malfunction. The AACS key update requires Internet access. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may cause the computer to check both playback and ...
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... with the DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ You may not be able to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on system environment, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc... optical disc drives may not be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. 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 use...
... with the DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ You may not be able to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on system environment, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc... optical disc drives may not be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. 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 use...