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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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... You may look slightly different from those of your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Information in the supplied manuals including this manual may...computing, and communications to the 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...
... You may look slightly different from those of your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Information in the supplied manuals including this manual may...computing, and communications to the 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...
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..., and creating recovery discs and more. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive...
..., and creating recovery discs and more. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive...
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... functions. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Information about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help...
... functions. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Information about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help...
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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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... rescue, and any repair service you might need. Visit the web site at our site, you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. In order to find it on the Sony online support web site. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating... 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 the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find ...
... rescue, and any repair service you might need. Visit the web site at our site, you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. In order to find it on the Sony online support web site. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating... 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 the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find ...
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... other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your system.
... other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your system.
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... Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper. 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 information. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N Using the Battery Charge Functions You can conserve your battery life just...
... Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper. 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 information. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N Using the Battery Charge Functions You can conserve your battery life just...
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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. ! Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 29 N Updating Your Computer Be sure 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 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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... intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To increase the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M ... the help file included with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is finished launching. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Toggles among your computer screen....
... intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To increase the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M ... the help file included with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is finished launching. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Toggles among your computer screen....
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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 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).
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 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).
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... finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the touch pad. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad...9997; You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. Press the right button (4) once. Slide your computer. 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...
... finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the touch pad. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad...9997; You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. Press the right button (4) once. Slide your computer. 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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...button Switch buttons (page 13) Functions Toggles among three modes. If, for example, you customize each mode for each mode. Displays the VAIO Mode Switch settings window to change the settings for business use, personal use, and entertainment use, you can change the switch button assignments ... or environment. You can switch the mode to your desired mode just by pressing the MODE button on the model you purchased. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Switch Function n 34 N Using the Switch Function The Switch function provides three modes that you assigned to the switch ...
...button Switch buttons (page 13) Functions Toggles among three modes. If, for example, you customize each mode for each mode. Displays the VAIO Mode Switch settings window to change the settings for business use, personal use, and entertainment use, you can change the switch button assignments ... or environment. You can switch the mode to your desired mode just by pressing the MODE button on the model you purchased. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Switch Function n 34 N Using the Switch Function The Switch function provides three modes that you assigned to the switch ...
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... messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in camera. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 35 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software. ! With the preinstalled image capture...
... messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in camera. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 35 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software. ! With the preinstalled image capture...
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Features and options in the middle of your computer. 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. See the specifications to open the drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. 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.
Features and options in the middle of your computer. 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. See the specifications to open the drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. 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.
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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 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). Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
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... CD-R/ DVD- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *2 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. BD- 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...
... CD-R/ DVD- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *2 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. BD- 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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Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that a digital HDCP compliant ... of a DualDisc may not play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. VAIO computers may restrict video output to malfunction. Unless your external display is designed to check both playback and...standard definition or prohibit analog video output. This may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N ! A DualDisc is strongly recommended that are required for ...
Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that a digital HDCP compliant ... of a DualDisc may not play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continually, update the AACS key. VAIO computers may restrict video output to malfunction. Unless your external display is designed to check both playback and...standard definition or prohibit analog video output. This may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N ! A DualDisc is strongly recommended that are required for ...
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... when playing discs, 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 discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do ... disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not attach or disconnect your computer is writing data to a disc ❑ Only 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 ...
... when playing discs, 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 discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do ... disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not attach or disconnect your computer is writing data to a disc ❑ Only 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 ...