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... Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special-function Buttons 35 Using the Built-in Camera 36 Using... the Multiple Monitors Function 76 Connecting an External Microphone 78 Connecting a USB Device 79 Connecting an i.LINK Device 81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 83 Setting the Password 84 Using the VAIO Control Center 89 Using the VAIO Power Management 90 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 91 Adding and Removing Memory 92
... Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special-function Buttons 35 Using the Built-in Camera 36 Using... the Multiple Monitors Function 76 Connecting an External Microphone 78 Connecting a USB Device 79 Connecting an i.LINK Device 81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 83 Setting the Password 84 Using the VAIO Control Center 89 Using the VAIO Power Management 90 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 91 Adding and Removing Memory 92
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... Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American ...and communications to find out about the configuration of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. How to provide a state-of your computer.
... Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American ...and communications to find out about the configuration of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. How to provide a state-of your computer.
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... find useful documentation such as below: - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual...
... find useful documentation such as below: - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual...
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Features and options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. To access this on your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. May be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi ...
Features and options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. To access this on your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. May be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi ...
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...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://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport....sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating ...
...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://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport....sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating ...
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... store and get personalized service and support for at our site, you may call Sony directly. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your... location. In order to find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can...
... store and get personalized service and support for at our site, you may call Sony directly. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your... location. In order to find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can...
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... using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. !
... using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. !
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your computer while it is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using the computer. If the battery pack runs out of data while the computer is ...
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your computer while it is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using the computer. If the battery pack runs out of data while the computer is ...
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... Management (page 90) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N Extending Your Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the ...
... Management (page 90) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N Extending Your Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the ...
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Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 30 N Updating Your Computer Be sure 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. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on -screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates.
Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 30 N Updating Your Computer Be sure 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. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on -screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go 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 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Built-...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Built-...
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...): display output Function Turns on some software. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in speakers or the headphones. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer... screen goes blank. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on and off the built-in ),...
...): display output Function Turns on some software. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in speakers or the headphones. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer... screen goes blank. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on and off the built-in ),...
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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 Combination/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernation n 33 N Function 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 28).
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 Combination/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernation n 33 N Function 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 28).
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...touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad while ...Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is connected to your finger on an item or object. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with applications that ...
...touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the right button (4) once. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad while ...Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is connected to your finger on an item or object. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with applications that ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to help you use specific functions of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray ... button Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Media plus. * On models with the VAIO Control Center. n 35 N Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of the computer. Special-function button S1 button VOL-/VOL+ buttons Functions...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to help you use specific functions of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray ... button Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Media plus. * On models with the VAIO Control Center. n 35 N Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of the computer. Special-function button S1 button VOL-/VOL+ buttons Functions...
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..., ArcSoft WebCam Companion 3, and WebCam Companion 3. 2 Click your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 36 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in camera. For detailed information on the...
..., ArcSoft WebCam Companion 3, and WebCam Companion 3. 2 Click your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 36 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in camera. For detailed information on the...
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Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer. n 37 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 37 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.
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Do not exert pressure on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to hold the bottom of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray. Be sure to open the drive. The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the tray.
Do not exert pressure on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to hold the bottom of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N To insert a disc 1 Turn on the drive tray. Be sure to open the drive. The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the tray.
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Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. !
Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. !
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.... RE Part1 Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc media, depending on the...
.... RE Part1 Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc media, depending on the...