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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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...10065; 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 this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide... to the on-screen User Guide. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of this manual...
...10065; 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 this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide... to the on-screen User Guide. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of this manual...
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... the form of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support...
... the form of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support...
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Features and options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. Information 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. To access this ...
Features and options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. Information 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. To access this ...
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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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...) Make an appointment with the set up of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find it on your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the bottom, the back panel...efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the contact numbers on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you do not find the ...
...) Make an appointment with the set up of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find it on your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the bottom, the back panel...efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the contact numbers on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you do not find the ...
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Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied ...
Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied ...
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... Functions 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 ...Function check box. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function.
... Functions 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 ...Function check box. 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To make the life of battery longer, enable the battery care function.
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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. At the confirmation prompt, click OK. n 26 N 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.
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. At the confirmation prompt, click OK. n 26 N 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.
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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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... M or , key. Changes the size of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to both. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the LCD brightness of power consumption. Provides the lowest level of your computer screen, an external display, ... 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Turns on the power. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
... M or , key. Changes the size of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to both. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the LCD brightness of power consumption. Provides the lowest level of your computer screen, an external display, ... 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Fn + (F12): hibernate Functions Turns on the power. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
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... left button twice. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the right button (4) once. Press the left button (3) once. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you disable the touch ...can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. 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 computer.
... left button twice. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the right button (4) once. Press the left button (3) once. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you disable the touch ...can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. 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 computer.
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...Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. * On models with the VAIO Control Center. n 33 N Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™* media or a music/video ...Blu-ray Disc* media or a music/video file stored on the built-in the VAIO Launcher. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. Stop button Stops playback of the computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to the...
...Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. To do so, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. * On models with the VAIO Control Center. n 33 N Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™* media or a music/video ...Blu-ray Disc* media or a music/video file stored on the built-in the VAIO Launcher. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. Stop button Stops playback of the computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to the...
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..., All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the desired icon in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 34 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the software. ✍ When capturing an image or...
..., All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the desired icon in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 34 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the software. ✍ When capturing an image or...
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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. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer.
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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 in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! Be sure to open the drive. 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 down until the disc clicks into Normal mode before removing the disc.
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 in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! Be sure to open the drive. 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 down until the disc clicks into Normal mode before removing the disc.
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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 your ...
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 your ...
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Be aware that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual ...specifications (CD Standard). As with digital audio material on one side with other side. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Do not use with your computer's optical disc drives. Unless your external display is ...
Be aware that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual ...specifications (CD Standard). As with digital audio material on one side with other side. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Do not use with your computer's optical disc drives. Unless your external display is ...
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...either of Blu-ray Disc contents on how to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. For information on your computer, or the computer may not be able to use circular discs. To play some of the power ...as this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer is writing data to a disc ❑ Only use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations: ❑ Some CD players and computer optical...
...either of Blu-ray Disc contents on how to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. For information on your computer, or the computer may not be able to use circular discs. To play some of the power ...as this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer is writing data to a disc ❑ Only use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations: ❑ Some CD players and computer optical...