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n2 N Contents Before Use 4 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 5 Ergonomic Considerations 9 Getting Started 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 18...Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special-function Buttons 35 Using the Quick Web...an External Microphone 87 Connecting a USB Device 88 Connecting an i.LINK Device 90 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 92 Setting the Password 93 Using Intel® VT 100 Using the...
n2 N Contents Before Use 4 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 5 Ergonomic Considerations 9 Getting Started 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 18...Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special-function Buttons 35 Using the Quick Web...an External Microphone 87 Connecting a USB Device 88 Connecting an i.LINK Device 90 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 92 Setting the Password 93 Using Intel® VT 100 Using the...
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... supplied items may not be available on your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American... countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in this manual may look ...
... supplied items may not be available on your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American... countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in this manual may look ...
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... to find useful documentation such as below: - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup...
... to find useful documentation such as below: - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup...
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... computer. You may not be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer.
... computer. You may not be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer.
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...Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description... the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
...Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description... the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
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... fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the nearest location. In order to find it on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner... of your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at a U.S. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you do not find it at our site, you are looking for ...
... fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the nearest location. In order to find it on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner... of your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at a U.S. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you do not find it at our site, you are looking for ...
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... using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. !
... using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. !
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Front A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 38) D LCD screen (page 118) E WEB button* (page 35) F DISPLAY OFF button* (page 35) G VAIO button* (page 35) H Power button I Keyboard (page 32) J Touch pad (page 34) K Right button (page 34) L Fingerprint sensor* (page 69) M Left button (page 34) * On selected models only. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
Front A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 38) D LCD screen (page 118) E WEB button* (page 35) F DISPLAY OFF button* (page 35) G VAIO button* (page 35) H Power button I Keyboard (page 32) J Touch pad (page 34) K Right button (page 34) L Fingerprint sensor* (page 69) M Left button (page 34) * On selected models only. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
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Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of power while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. If the battery pack runs out of battery. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using the computer. Your computer is in ...
Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of power while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. If the battery pack runs out of battery. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using the computer. Your computer is in ...
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... Management (page 102) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28) for more information. ❑ Change the power saving settings on battery power, you can extend ...
... Management (page 102) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28) for more information. ❑ Change the power saving settings on battery power, you can extend ...
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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 30 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 30 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.
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Quick ...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Quick ...
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... displays may not be used only after the operating system is selected as a single desktop. Press the Enter key to the computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank...
... displays may not be used only after the operating system is selected as a single desktop. Press the Enter key to the computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 33 N Function Changes the size of power consumption. To make the view ...), press the Fn+F9 keys. Provides the lowest level of an image or a document displayed on some software. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. When you execute this command, the states of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 33 N Function Changes the size of power consumption. To make the view ...), press the Fn+F9 keys. Provides the lowest level of an image or a document displayed on some software. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. When you execute this command, the states of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on...
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...a mouse is available only with two fingers for pointer operations. On web browser software or image viewer software, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! With some software applications, you can move forward. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to move your ...finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing...
...a mouse is available only with two fingers for pointer operations. On web browser software or image viewer software, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! With some software applications, you can move forward. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to move your ...finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing...
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To turn on the LCD backlight with special buttons to the button by default. Press any key. - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer may not be equipped with a USB device, such as the muting ... Hibernate mode. Launches the software that is assigned to help you change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. You can change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center. ! Even if you use specific functions of the computer. Turns off , the WEB ...
To turn on the LCD backlight with special buttons to the button by default. Press any key. - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 35 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer may not be equipped with a USB device, such as the muting ... Hibernate mode. Launches the software that is assigned to help you change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center, the button works only as a mouse. You can change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center. ! Even if you use specific functions of the computer. Turns off , the WEB ...
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... 1 Press the WEB button on models with the Quick Web Access function launches just by pressing the WEB button from the next time. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 36 N Using the Quick Web Access Function The Quick Web Access function enables you have completed the initial...
... 1 Press the WEB button on models with the Quick Web Access function launches just by pressing the WEB button from the next time. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 36 N Using the Quick Web Access Function The Quick Web Access function enables you have completed the initial...
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... the Fn key for a shortcut. ❑ any of the following: ❑ Click the icon located at the lower left corner of the screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 37 N Exiting the Quick Web Access Function ! icon located at the Notes on the computer.
... the Fn key for a shortcut. ❑ any of the following: ❑ Click the icon located at the lower left corner of the screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 37 N Exiting the Quick Web Access Function ! icon located at the Notes on the computer.
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... main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 38 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the appropriate software. ! For detailed information on the...
... main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 38 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the appropriate software. ! For detailed information on the...
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Features and options in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. See the specifications to open the drive. The drive tray slides out. n 39 N To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer.
Features and options in this section may not be available on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to find out about the configuration of your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. See the specifications to open the drive. The drive tray slides out. n 39 N To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer.