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...the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Updating Your Computer 28 Using Your VAIO Computer 29 Using the Keyboard 30 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using the Special-function Button 33 Using the Touch Sensor Buttons 34 Using the...Display Modes 82 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 84 Connecting an External Microphone 86 Connecting a USB Device 87 Connecting an i.LINK Device 89 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 91 Setting the Password 92 Using the VAIO Control Center 99 Using the Power Saving Modes 100 Using the...
...the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Updating Your Computer 28 Using Your VAIO Computer 29 Using the Keyboard 30 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using the Special-function Button 33 Using the Touch Sensor Buttons 34 Using the...Display Modes 82 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 84 Connecting an External Microphone 86 Connecting a USB Device 87 Connecting an i.LINK Device 89 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 91 Setting the Password 92 Using the VAIO Control Center 99 Using the Power Saving Modes 100 Using the...
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...of your computer. You may not be available on your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! How to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied...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 the supplied manuals ...
...of your computer. You may not be available on your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! How to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied...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 the supplied manuals ...
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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. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. To access Help...
... 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. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. To access Help...
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Features and options may be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, ...
Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Features and options may be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, ...
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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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... inside the battery compartment of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Customer Information Center If you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. In order to find the contact numbers on your computer 4 The hardware component or ...the software program that is the last 7 digits of your VAIO PC. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. ...
... inside the battery compartment of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Customer Information Center If you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. In order to find the contact numbers on your computer 4 The hardware component or ...the software program that is the last 7 digits of your VAIO PC. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. ...
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... other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer.
... other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer.
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...charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To make the life of battery longer, enable the ... desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. 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...above and check detailed information. 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 ...
...charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To make the life of battery longer, enable the ... desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. 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...above and check detailed information. 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 ...
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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 28 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 28 N Updating Your Computer Be sure 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 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using the Special-function Button (page 33) ❑ Using the ...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using the Special-function Button (page 33) ❑ Using the ...
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... volume, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key. Toggles among your computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase the volume, keep pressing the...
... volume, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key. Toggles among your computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To increase the volume, keep pressing the...
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For details on the power. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernate n 31 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 100). 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.
For details on the power. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernate n 31 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 100). 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.
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... can point to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the ... while pressing the left button twice in a row. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, 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 computer. In many...
... can point to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the ... while pressing the left button twice in a row. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, 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 computer. In many...
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... on your computer. Features and options may be available on the WebCam Companion 2, see the help you use specific functions of your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Special-function Button n 33 N Using the Special-function Button Your computer may not be equipped with a special button to find out about...
... on your computer. Features and options may be available on the WebCam Companion 2, see the help you use specific functions of your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Special-function Button n 33 N Using the Special-function Button Your computer may not be equipped with a special button to find out about...
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...To select and launch the software for music or video playback with the AV MODE button. See the specifications to operations you can launch the VAIO Launcher with other touch sensor buttons. Using the AV MODE Button You can select and launch your computer. ! You can change the default ...area or the volume control area. Features and options may not be available depending on the touch sensor. In the VAIO Launcher, you perform with the touch sensor buttons. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons n 34 N Using the Touch Sensor Buttons Your computer may be equipped ...
...To select and launch the software for music or video playback with the AV MODE button. See the specifications to operations you can launch the VAIO Launcher with other touch sensor buttons. Using the AV MODE Button You can select and launch your computer. ! You can change the default ...area or the volume control area. Features and options may not be available depending on the touch sensor. In the VAIO Launcher, you perform with the touch sensor buttons. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons n 34 N Using the Touch Sensor Buttons Your computer may be equipped ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons n 35 N Controlling Music and Video Playback You can use the software you launched with the VAIO Launcher, for example the Windows Media Center, for music or video playback, and control playback or adjust the playback volume with the touch sensor buttons.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons n 35 N Controlling Music and Video Playback You can use the software you launched with the VAIO Launcher, for example the Windows Media Center, for music or video playback, and control playback or adjust the playback volume with the touch sensor buttons.
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... hold during playback. Skip to the beginning of the next track Press or chapter during playback. n 36 N Swipe your fingertip to resume playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons To control music and video playback To Actions Play Press . Pause Press during playback. Press during playback.
... hold during playback. Skip to the beginning of the next track Press or chapter during playback. n 36 N Swipe your fingertip to resume playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons To control music and video playback To Actions Play Press . Pause Press during playback. Press during playback.
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... volume control area. ✍ You can start swiping from anywhere on the volume control area to adjust the playback volume. Press and hold . Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons To adjust the playback volume To Increase the volume Keep increasing the volume Actions Press .
... volume control area. ✍ You can start swiping from anywhere on the volume control area to adjust the playback volume. Press and hold . Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Sensor Buttons To adjust the playback volume To Increase the volume Keep increasing the volume Actions Press .
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... your computer, if equipped, or click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the desired icon in the main window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 38 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Do not...
... your computer, if equipped, or click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the desired icon in the main window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 38 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Do not...
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Features and options in the middle of your computer. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of the drive tray with an optical disc drive. See the specifications to open the drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place.
Features and options in the middle of your computer. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of the drive tray with an optical disc drive. See the specifications to open the drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place.