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... 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 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 Special-function Buttons 34 Using the Built-in Camera 35 Using ...Microphone 106 Connecting a USB Device 107 Connecting an i.LINK Device 109 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 111 Selecting Performance Modes 112 Setting the Password 114 Using the VAIO Control Center 126 Using the Power Saving Modes 127 Using the VAIO Power Management 132 Protecting the Hard Disk 134 Upgrading Your...
... 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 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 Special-function Buttons 34 Using the Built-in Camera 35 Using ...Microphone 106 Connecting a USB Device 107 Connecting an i.LINK Device 109 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 111 Selecting Performance Modes 112 Setting the Password 114 Using the VAIO Control Center 126 Using the Power Saving Modes 127 Using the VAIO Power Management 132 Protecting the Hard Disk 134 Upgrading Your...
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... find differences in the information when 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 American... countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in this User Guide is...
... find differences in the information when 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 American... countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in this User Guide is...
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.... 1. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. You can find the answers you need. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing...
.... 1. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. You can find the answers you need. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing...
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... the help files from the help files - May be available on your computer. Information about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - You may not be included with the...
... the help files from the help files - May be available on your computer. Information about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - You may not be included with 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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... problem 5 A brief description of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you might need. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set ...information you are looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you do not find the nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at our site, you may call Sony directly. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at...
... problem 5 A brief description of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you might need. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the set ...information you are looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you do not find the nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at our site, you may call Sony directly. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at...
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... Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 29) Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied...
... Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 29) Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied...
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...life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box. 5 Select the desired ...maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. 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 ...
...life of battery longer, enable the battery care function. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack. To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box. 5 Select the desired ...maximum charge level. 6 Click OK. 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 ...
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At the confirmation prompt, 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. n 26 N Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack 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. 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. n 26 N Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background.
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Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 29 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. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on -screen instructions. !
Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 29 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. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support 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 Special-function Buttons (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 Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-...
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... the m or < key, or keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 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 size of your computer screen... the Fn+F3 keys. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display ...
... the m or < key, or keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 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 size of your computer screen... the Fn+F3 keys. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display ...
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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 127). 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. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
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 127). 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. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
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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 ... edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the right button (4) once. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Press the left button (3) once. Slide your...
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 ... edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the right button (4) once. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Press the left button (3) once. Slide your...
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.... If this button once again. You can use specific functions of the computer that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. ✍ You can assign VAIO Presentation Support to the S1 button. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions Execute the task that may disturb... such as a screen saver, the power saving modes, and system message generation. In Presentation mode, some functions of the computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 34 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to each button by default. Ejects the optical disc...
.... If this button once again. You can use specific functions of the computer that is equipped with the VAIO Control Center. ✍ You can assign VAIO Presentation Support to the S1 button. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions Execute the task that may disturb... such as a screen saver, the power saving modes, and system message generation. In Presentation mode, some functions of the computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 34 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is assigned to each button by default. Ejects the optical disc...
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... with a built-in camera. 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 the appropriate software. ! To use the software, see...
... with a built-in camera. 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 the appropriate software. ! To use the software, see...
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... > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 36 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is disabled by the VAIO Power Management. If the power supply to eject the drive tray with an optical disc drive. The substitute drive eject button, however, is not functional ...if the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to the optical disc drive is equipped with the drive eject button. ✍ If the drive eject button does...
... > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 36 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is disabled by the VAIO Power Management. If the power supply to eject the drive tray with an optical disc drive. The substitute drive eject button, however, is not functional ...if the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, it will take a while to the optical disc drive is equipped with the drive eject button. ✍ If the drive eject button does...
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Be sure to bring the computer back into place. ! Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Be sure to hold the bottom of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the tray. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it down until the disc clicks into Normal mode before removing the disc. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
Be sure to bring the computer back into place. ! Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Be sure to hold the bottom of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray when placing/removing a disc onto/from the tray. 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it down until the disc clicks into Normal mode before removing the disc. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in gently. !
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... PR PR PR PR P P Combo *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. 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...
... PR PR PR PR P P Combo *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. 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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... on the disc, playback is not supported. ! This may restrict video output to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc...CD Standard). This product is strongly recommended that conform to the CD Standard. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc...
... on the disc, playback is not supported. ! This may restrict video output to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc...CD Standard). This product is strongly recommended that conform to the CD Standard. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc...