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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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... manual may not be available on 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 Latin ...American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in the information when your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Information in this User ...
... manual may not be available on 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 Latin ...American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in the information when your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Information in this User ...
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... to the original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your entire built-in the form of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your...
... to the original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your entire built-in the form of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your...
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Features and options may be able to ...
Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - Features and options may be able to ...
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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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...operating system on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site 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 assist with a Sony certified technician at a U.S. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the display ...
...operating system on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site 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 assist with a Sony certified technician at a U.S. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the display ...
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... Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 29) 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...
... Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 29) 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 detailed...
... 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 detailed...
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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. 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. 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. At the confirmation prompt, click OK. 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. n 26 N
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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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...execute this command, the states of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to both. For details on some software. 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...intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Provides the lowest level of an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes...
...execute this command, the states of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to both. For details on some software. 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...intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Provides the lowest level of an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes...
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... your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button twice. Press the right button (4) once. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. In many applications, this action... computer. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the touch pad. 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 , select, drag, and ...
... your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button twice. Press the right button (4) once. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. In many applications, this action... computer. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the touch pad. 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 , select, drag, and ...
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...Blu-ray Disc™* media or a music/video file stored on the built-in the VAIO Launcher. Special-function button S1 button VOL-/VOL+ buttons Functions Executes the task that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. n 33 N Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a CD, DVD...a music/video file stored on the built-in storage device. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. 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 ...
...Blu-ray Disc™* media or a music/video file stored on the built-in the VAIO Launcher. Special-function button S1 button VOL-/VOL+ buttons Functions Executes the task that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. n 33 N Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a CD, DVD...a music/video file stored on the built-in storage device. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. 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 ...
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... video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. You cannot operate the built-in the main window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 34 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software. ! With the preinstalled image capture...
... video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. You cannot operate the built-in the main window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 34 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software. ! With the preinstalled image capture...
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See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. n 35 N Features and options in this section may not be available on 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.
See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. n 35 N Features and options in this section may not be available on 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.
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Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! Be sure to open the drive. 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). 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.
Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! Be sure to open the drive. 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). 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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... playable or recordable CD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. 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...
... playable or recordable CD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. 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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... Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). This product is compliant with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is ... is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. VAIO computers may restrict video output to read the notices on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. If the region setting on the optical disc ...
... Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). This product is compliant with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is ... is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. VAIO computers may restrict video output to read the notices on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. If the region setting on the optical disc ...
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... disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is playing a disc. For information on how to 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.... ❑ You may not be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Do not use circular discs. To play some of the power saving modes while your computer while the optical disc drive is writing ...
... disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is playing a disc. For information on how to 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.... ❑ You may not be able to play such contents normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. Do not use circular discs. To play some of the power saving modes while your computer while the optical disc drive is writing ...