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...Lights 19 Connecting a Power Source 20 Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 33 Using the Switch Function 34 Using the Built-in Camera 35 Using the... 104 Connecting an External Microphone 106 Connecting a USB Device 107 Connecting an i.LINK Device 109 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 111 Setting the Password 112 Using the VAIO Control Center 123 Using the Power Saving Modes 124 Using the VAIO Power Management 129 Protecting the Hard Disk 131 Upgrading Your...
...Lights 19 Connecting a Power Source 20 Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 33 Using the Switch Function 34 Using the Built-in Camera 35 Using the... 104 Connecting an External Microphone 106 Connecting a USB Device 107 Connecting an i.LINK Device 109 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 111 Setting the Password 112 Using the VAIO Control Center 123 Using the Power Saving Modes 124 Using the VAIO Power Management 129 Protecting the Hard Disk 131 Upgrading Your...
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...the configuration of your computer. How to the on your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on -screen User Guide. Information ...in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-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 -the...
...the configuration of your computer. How to the on your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on -screen User Guide. Information ...in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-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 -the...
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...to find useful documentation such as below: - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. ...Start Guide - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support.
...to find useful documentation such as below: - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. ...Start Guide - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support.
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...®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. 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 your computer. To access this on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the...
...®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. 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 your computer. To access this on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the...
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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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... not find the nearest location. Visit the web site at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right... corner of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site....
... not find the nearest location. Visit the web site at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right... corner of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site....
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Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating ...
Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating ...
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.... 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. 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. 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 ...
.... 5 Select the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. 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. 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 ...
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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 33) ❑ Using the Switch Function (page 34) ❑ 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 33) ❑ Using the Switch Function (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-...
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...decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To decrease the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or... < key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the built-in speakers and the...
...decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To decrease the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or... < key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the built-in speakers and the...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernate n 32 N 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 124). For details on the power. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. 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.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernate n 32 N 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 124). For details on the power. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. 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.
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Slide your computer. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available ... (2) on an item or object. Press the left button (3) once. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. 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 finger along the...
Slide your computer. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available ... (2) on an item or object. Press the left button (3) once. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. 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 finger along the...
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... Switch settings window. You can change the switch button assignments and the wallpaper assigned to suit your computer. Displays the VAIO Mode Switch settings window to change the settings for business use, personal use, and entertainment use, you purchased. Special-function ...page 13) Functions Toggles among three modes. For detailed information, see the help file included with the VAIO Mode Switch. If, for example, you customize each mode for each mode. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Switch Function n 34 N Using the Switch Function The Switch function provides three ...
... Switch settings window. You can change the switch button assignments and the wallpaper assigned to suit your computer. Displays the VAIO Mode Switch settings window to change the settings for business use, personal use, and entertainment use, you purchased. Special-function ...page 13) Functions Toggles among three modes. For detailed information, see the help file included with the VAIO Mode Switch. If, for example, you customize each mode for each mode. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Switch Function n 34 N Using the Switch Function The Switch function provides three ...
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... with the appropriate software. ! Do not place 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 35 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. You cannot operate...
... with the appropriate software. ! Do not place 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 35 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. You cannot operate...
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Features and options in the middle of your computer. See the specifications to open the drive. The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of the drive tray with an optical disc drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 36 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer.
Features and options in the middle of your computer. See the specifications to open the drive. The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of the drive tray with an optical disc drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 36 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer.
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Do not remove the optical disc when 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 37 N 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 bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate).
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See the reference chart below to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. DVD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on ...
See the reference chart below to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. DVD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on ...
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... on the disc package carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. To play on copyright protected ...key. Some contents may cause the computer to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N ! Do not use with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit...
... on the disc package carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. To play on copyright protected ...key. Some contents may cause the computer to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N ! Do not use with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit...
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...Disc playback. To play some of the power saving modes while your computer is writing data to 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 ...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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on your computer ...
...Disc playback. To play some of the power saving modes while your computer is writing data to 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 ...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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on your computer ...