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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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...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 ...different from those of your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. External views...
...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 ...different from those of your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. External views...
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... page, specifications, and system and software information. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - On-screen Documentation ❑...
... page, specifications, and system and software information. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - On-screen Documentation ❑...
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...) - Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer.
...) - Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu 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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...and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. You can find the contact numbers on your computer 4 The hardware component... or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information ...
...and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. You can find the contact numbers on your computer 4 The hardware component... or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information ...
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... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and...
... time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and...
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... using the Battery Charge Functions. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. 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...
... using the Battery Charge Functions. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. 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...
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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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... ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is turned off the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the...
... ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is turned off the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the...
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Press the left button twice. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Be sure to your finger on an item or object. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. ... screen using the touch pad. If you will be able to scroll vertically. Press the left button (3) once. Press the right button (4) once. 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 connect a mouse before connecting...
Press the left button twice. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Be sure to your finger on an item or object. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. ... screen using the touch pad. If you will be able to scroll vertically. Press the left button (3) once. Press the right button (4) once. 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 connect a mouse before connecting...
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...computer. Previous track button Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. Stop button Stops playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™* ...of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc* media or a music/video file stored on the built-in storage device. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to the button by default. You can change the default ...
...computer. Previous track button Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. Stop button Stops playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™* ...of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc* media or a music/video file stored on the built-in storage device. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to the button by default. You can change the default ...
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... software, you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. 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. !
... software, you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. 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. !
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See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer. n 35 N 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. Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer. n 35 N 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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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). 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 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). 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 down until the disc clicks into Normal mode before removing the disc.
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... data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with a removable cartridge. *2 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs 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...
... data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with a removable cartridge. *2 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs 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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... to play or view the contents on the disc package carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the other optical media devices, circumstances may cause the computer to standard definition or prohibit... analog video output. This may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that conform to check both ...
... to play or view the contents on the disc package carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the other optical media devices, circumstances may cause the computer to standard definition or prohibit... analog video output. This may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that conform to check both ...
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... frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. 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 39 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to play some ... is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is writing data 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...
... frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. 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 39 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to play some ... is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is writing data 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...