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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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... 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 ... n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio...
... 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 ... n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio...
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Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. 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. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Information about your VAIO computer. 1. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Printed Documentation...
Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. 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. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Information about your VAIO computer. 1. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Printed Documentation...
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... configuration of your computer. Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. May be able to find out about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer.
... configuration of your computer. Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. May be able to find out 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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...3 The operating system on your VAIO PC. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you do not find it on the Sony online support web site. The serial number is the last 7 digits of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service... hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In order to find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the...
...3 The operating system on your VAIO PC. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you do not find it on the Sony online support web site. The serial number is the last 7 digits of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service... hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In order to find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the...
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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. !
... (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. !
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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... the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. At the confirmation prompt, click OK. Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can customize the current battery charging method using ...
... 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... the desired maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. At the confirmation prompt, click OK. Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can customize the current battery charging method using ...
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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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... and the headphones. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 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 VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to both. To increase the...
... and the headphones. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 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 VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the size of your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to both. To increase the...
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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. 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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Slide your computer. Be sure to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to your finger on the touch pad ... the touch pad. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. 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 scroll vertically. Press the...
Slide your computer. Be sure to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to your finger on the touch pad ... the touch pad. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. 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 scroll vertically. Press the...
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...for business use, personal use, and entertainment use, you can change the switch button assignments and the wallpaper assigned to each mode in the VAIO Mode Switch settings window. If, for example, you customize each mode for each mode. For detailed information, see the help file included with the... Switch. 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 buttons. ✍...
...for business use, personal use, and entertainment use, you can change the switch button assignments and the wallpaper assigned to each mode in the VAIO Mode Switch settings window. If, for example, you customize each mode for each mode. For detailed information, see the help file included with the... Switch. 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 buttons. ✍...
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... the preinstalled image capture software 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the desired icon in the properties window. 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. !
... the preinstalled image capture software 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the desired icon in the properties window. 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. !
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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. 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.
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Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! 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). Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc.
Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. ! 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). Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc.
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... out which type of optical disc drive supports which types 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 38 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on...
... out which type of optical disc drive supports which types 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 38 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on...
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...) standard, you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for use memory-resident utility software when playing or writing a disc. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with your computer's optical disc drives. The AACS key update requires Internet access. It is not supported....CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Unless your external display is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (...
...) standard, you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for use memory-resident utility software when playing or writing a disc. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with your computer's optical disc drives. The AACS key update requires Internet access. It is not supported....CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Unless your external display is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (...
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... optical disc drives may not be able 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 40 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to a disc. To play DVDs... with the DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ You may not be able to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on system environment, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during AVC HD playback...
... optical disc drives may not be able 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 40 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to a disc. To play DVDs... with the DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ You may not be able to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on system environment, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during AVC HD playback...