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... and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Pointing Device ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Instant Mode ...35 Using the Built-in...
... and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Pointing Device ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Instant Mode ...35 Using the Built-in...
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... External Display ...73 Selecting Display Modes...75 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...76 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...78 Connecting a Printer ...81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...82 Setting the Password ...83 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 95 Using the Power Saving Modes ...96 Managing Power with the...
... External Display ...73 Selecting Display Modes...75 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...76 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...78 Connecting a Printer ...81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...82 Setting the Password ...83 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 95 Using the Power Saving Modes ...96 Managing Power with the...
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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. !
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. !
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Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Provides a guide to read on your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode - n7 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to use the Instant Mode.
Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Provides a guide to read on your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode - n7 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to use the Instant Mode.
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...Explains features of your computer must be connected to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American ...countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual ...
...Explains features of your computer must be connected to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American ...countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual ...
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... ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to find the answers ...you need. Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n 10 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to ...
... ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to find the answers ...you need. Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n 10 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to ...
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... (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk...
... (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk...
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It does not reduce the battery charge time while the computer is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 and 2 in Sleep or Hibernate mode or off. If the battery charge capacity is in ...: the battery care function and the quick charge function. To enable the battery care function and the quick charge function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click to select the Enable Quick Charge Function check box in the right pane and...
It does not reduce the battery charge time while the computer is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 and 2 in Sleep or Hibernate mode or off. If the battery charge capacity is in ...: the battery care function and the quick charge function. To enable the battery care function and the quick charge function 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions. 3 Click to select the Enable Quick Charge Function check box in the right pane and...
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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. 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 Getting Started
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. 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 Getting Started
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Pointing Device (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Instant ...) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 50) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 52) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 56) n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Pointing Device (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Instant ...) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 50) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 52) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 56) n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... the LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on and off the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching.
... the LCD brightness of an image or a document displayed on and off the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching.
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For details on the power. To return the system to its original state, use the power switch to the built-in storage device and the system power is turned off. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernate n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions 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 96). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
For details on the power. To return the system to its original state, use the power switch to the built-in storage device and the system power is turned off. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernate n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions 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 96). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
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n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Device The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the pointing stick (1). The stronger you push the pointing stick. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the pointing stick in the direction that you push the pointing stick, the faster moves the pointer. The pointer (2) moves in combination with the buttons located below the space bar.
n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Device The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the pointing stick (1). The stronger you push the pointing stick. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the pointing stick in the direction that you push the pointing stick, the faster moves the pointer. The pointer (2) moves in combination with the buttons located below the space bar.
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... the keyboard for a while. Leave the pointing stick untouched for pointer operations. To change the pointing stick settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. n 33 N Using Your... VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Push the pointing stick to place the pointer on the pointing stick ...
... the keyboard for a while. Leave the pointing stick untouched for pointer operations. To change the pointing stick settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. n 33 N Using Your... VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Push the pointing stick to place the pointer on the pointing stick ...
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...of the computer. By default, the window arrangement button (S2 button) shows all fit on the Instant Mode. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to display the setup window. To resume the previous window state, press ...this S1 button launches the VAIO Media plus by resizing the windows so that they all open windows by default. Special-function button Functions XMB (Xross Media Bar) button...
...of the computer. By default, the window arrangement button (S2 button) shows all fit on the Instant Mode. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to display the setup window. To resume the previous window state, press ...this S1 button launches the VAIO Media plus by resizing the windows so that they all open windows by default. Special-function button Functions XMB (Xross Media Bar) button...
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... XMB button on operating instructions, see the supplied printed document, Instant Mode. Exiting the Instant Mode Select Power Off from the menu. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Instant Mode The Instant Mode enables you immediately to exit the Instant Mode. For detailed information on the computer.
... XMB button on operating instructions, see the supplied printed document, Instant Mode. Exiting the Instant Mode Select Power Off from the menu. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Instant Mode The Instant Mode enables you immediately to exit the Instant Mode. For detailed information on the computer.
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To share bookmarks 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Instant Mode and then Bookmark Settings. 3 Follow the on Windows to/from bookmark files of the browser software used in conjunction with the Instant Mode. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Sharing Bookmarks between the Instant Mode and the Internet Explorer You can export/import your Favorites files of the Internet Explorer on -screen instructions.
To share bookmarks 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Instant Mode and then Bookmark Settings. 3 Follow the on Windows to/from bookmark files of the browser software used in conjunction with the Instant Mode. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Sharing Bookmarks between the Instant Mode and the Internet Explorer You can export/import your Favorites files of the Internet Explorer on -screen instructions.
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... MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Video conference is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! The...
... MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Video conference is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! The...
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... step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the...
... step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the...
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n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon ...
n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon ...