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... the Indicator Lights 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 32 Using Special-function Buttons 33 Using the Built-in Camera 34 Using the Optical...Display Modes 74 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 76 Connecting an External Microphone 79 Connecting a USB Device 80 Connecting an i.LINK Device 82 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 84 Setting the Password 85 Using the VAIO Control Center 90 Using the Power Saving Modes 91 Using the...
... the Indicator Lights 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 32 Using Special-function Buttons 33 Using the Built-in Camera 34 Using the Optical...Display Modes 74 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 76 Connecting an External Microphone 79 Connecting a USB Device 80 Connecting an i.LINK Device 82 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 84 Setting the Password 85 Using the VAIO Control Center 90 Using the Power Saving Modes 91 Using the...
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...specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your purchase of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to 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 ...
...specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your purchase of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to 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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... in storage device to the original factory settings - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - 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...
... in storage device to the original factory settings - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - 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...
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... out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Information about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Features and options may...
... out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Information about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Features and options may...
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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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... may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at a U.S. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you might need. Sony Style Backstage Technicians...the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the...
... may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at a U.S. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you might need. Sony Style Backstage Technicians...the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the...
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Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) ...
Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) ...
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...You can customize the current battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions. 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 information. 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 ...
...You can customize the current battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions. 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 information. 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 ...
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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. At the confirmation prompt, click OK.
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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 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.
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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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... Center for more information. Toggles among your computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the size of the system and ...
... Center for more information. Toggles among your computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the size of the system and ...
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...disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button twice. Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Press the right button (4) once. ...Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. 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 on the...
...disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button twice. Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Press the right button (4) once. ...Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. 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 on the...
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... CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc* media or a music/video file stored on the built-in the VAIO Launcher. You can change the default software options in storage device. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to the button by default.... only. Next track button Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. Stop button Stops playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™* media or a music/video file stored on...
... CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc* media or a music/video file stored on the built-in the VAIO Launcher. You can change the default software options in storage device. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to the button by default.... only. Next track button Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. Stop button Stops playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™* media or a music/video file stored on...
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... main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 34 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. To use...
... main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 34 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. To use...
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See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. n 35 N Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer.
See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. n 35 N Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer.
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The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Be sure to open the drive. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 36 N To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) 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.
The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Be sure to open the drive. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 36 N To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) 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.
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... PR PR PR PR P P Combo *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. BD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc media, depending on the...
... PR PR PR PR P P Combo *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. BD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc media, depending on the...
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A DualDisc is compliant with your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Some ... compatibility and viewing quality. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO optical disc drives with other side. If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on the...
A DualDisc is compliant with your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Some ... compatibility and viewing quality. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO optical disc drives with other side. If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on the...
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... the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. To play some of the power saving modes while your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not..., heart, card, etc.), as this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer is writing data to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on your computer, or the computer may become unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback.
... the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. To play some of the power saving modes while your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not..., heart, card, etc.), as this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer is writing data to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on your computer, or the computer may become unstable during Blu-ray Disc playback.