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... Using the Battery Pack 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 25 Using the Power Saving Modes 26 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 ...Function 76 Connecting an External Microphone 78 Connecting a USB Device 79 Connecting an i.LINK Device 81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 83 Setting the Password 84 Using Intel(R) VT 91 Using the VAIO Control Center 92 Using the VAIO Power Management 93 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 94 Adding and Removing Memory 95
... Using the Battery Pack 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 25 Using the Power Saving Modes 26 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 ...Function 76 Connecting an External Microphone 78 Connecting a USB Device 79 Connecting an i.LINK Device 81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 83 Setting the Password 84 Using Intel(R) VT 91 Using the VAIO Control Center 92 Using the VAIO Power Management 93 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 94 Adding and Removing Memory 95
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....com. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of...
....com. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of...
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...Support - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about solving common problems. To view this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Documentation. 2 Open the folder for your language. ...3 Select the guide you learn to Computer > VAIO (C:) (your C drive) > Documentation > Documentation and opening the folder for practical advice, tutorials...
...Support - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about solving common problems. To view this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Documentation. 2 Open the folder for your language. ...3 Select the guide you learn to Computer > VAIO (C:) (your C drive) > Documentation > Documentation and opening the folder for practical advice, tutorials...
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... Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 3. If you need to other VAIO users. ❑ For product information, you have the serial number of your VAIO computer. Some other information resources are also available: ❑ The Club VAIO community at http://club-vaio.com provides the possibility to... ask questions to contact VAIO-Link, have any problem with the computer, visit the VAIO-Link web site at http...
... Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 3. If you need to other VAIO users. ❑ For product information, you have the serial number of your VAIO computer. Some other information resources are also available: ❑ The Club VAIO community at http://club-vaio.com provides the possibility to... ask questions to contact VAIO-Link, have any problem with the computer, visit the VAIO-Link web site at http...
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Getting Started > Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 10) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 16) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 17) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 19) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 26) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 29) n9 N
Getting Started > Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 10) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 16) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 17) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 19) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 26) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 29) n9 N
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Front A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 16) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 35) D LCD screen (page 108) E ASSIST button* (page 34) F DISPLAY OFF button* (page 34) G VAIO button* (page 34) H Power button I Keyboard (page 31) J Touch pad (page 33) K Right button (page 33) L Left button (page 33) * On selected models only. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 10 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 16) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 35) D LCD screen (page 108) E ASSIST button* (page 34) F DISPLAY OFF button* (page 34) G VAIO button* (page 34) H Power button I Keyboard (page 31) J Touch pad (page 33) K Right button (page 33) L Left button (page 33) * On selected models only. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 10 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
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... battery pack does not affect the life of data, you should either connect the AC adapter to the previous work state is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. When the battery pack is running out of your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery pack runs out of...
... battery pack does not affect the life of data, you should either connect the AC adapter to the previous work state is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. When the battery pack is running out of your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery pack runs out of...
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... battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 93) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑...
... battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 93) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑...
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... Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 5 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Update 5 and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates for enhancing your VAIO computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more...
... Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 5 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Update 5 and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates for enhancing your VAIO computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more...
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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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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank. ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 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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... connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 26). For details on the power. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 32 N Function Changes the size of power consumption. See the help file...
... connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 26). For details on the power. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 32 N Function Changes the size of power consumption. See the help file...
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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 available only with two fingers for ... your finger on the touch pad to keep scrolling without taking the finger off the touch pad (the scroll function is connected to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your computer. Slide two fingers linearly in a row. Be sure to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad with applications...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with two fingers for ... your finger on the touch pad to keep scrolling without taking the finger off the touch pad (the scroll function is connected to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your computer. Slide two fingers linearly in a row. Be sure to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad with applications...
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... while the computer is off or in Hibernate mode, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Recovery Center. Some features and options in Normal mode or Sleep mode. While the computer is in this section may be available on your computer. ... the LCD backlight. See the specifications to help you use specific functions of the computer. Press any of your computer. Press any key. - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 34 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer may not be equipped with a USB device, such as a mouse. Turns off , depending...
... while the computer is off or in Hibernate mode, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Recovery Center. Some features and options in Normal mode or Sleep mode. While the computer is in this section may be available on your computer. ... the LCD backlight. See the specifications to help you use specific functions of the computer. Press any of your computer. Press any key. - Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 34 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer may not be equipped with a USB device, such as a mouse. Turns off , depending...
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... in the main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 35 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in camera.
... in the main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 35 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in camera.
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See the specifications to open the drive. The drive tray slides out. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. n 36 N Some 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. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. n 36 N Some 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.
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Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Be sure to bring the computer back into place. ! 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). Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! 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 exert pressure on the drive tray. Be sure to bring the computer back into place. ! 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). Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! 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.
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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 ...
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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...devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. As with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you ...output video signals through digital connections, such as it is not supported. ! Region settings are not compliant with this unit. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that are required for optimum compatibility...
...devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. As with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you ...output video signals through digital connections, such as it is not supported. ! Region settings are not compliant with this unit. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that are required for optimum compatibility...
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...as this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer is writing data to a disc. Do not use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations: ❑ Some CD players and computer ... disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the power cord or the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is playing a disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to play content normally, download and...
...as this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer is writing data to a disc. Do not use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these recommendations: ❑ Some CD players and computer ... disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the power cord or the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is playing a disc. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to play content normally, download and...