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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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... N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the VAIO Link web site at http://www.vaio-link.com. How to the on your computer. To find specifications...
... N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the VAIO Link web site at http://www.vaio-link.com. How to the on your computer. To find specifications...
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...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, ...and demonstrations to help you want to read. ✍ You can manually browse to the user guides by going to use your VAIO computer. 1. An overview of your computer and information about your computer. On-screen Documentation ❑ User Guide (This manual) - ...
...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, ...and demonstrations to help you want to read. ✍ You can manually browse to the user guides by going to use your VAIO computer. 1. An overview of your computer and information about your computer. On-screen Documentation ❑ User Guide (This manual) - ...
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...at hand. 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://www.sonystyle-europe.com. If you have problems... locating your VAIO computer. Support Web Sites If you can be found on the VAIO-Link web site. In case you need to other VAIO users. ❑ For product information, you have the serial number of your serial...
...at hand. 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://www.sonystyle-europe.com. If you have problems... locating your VAIO computer. Support Web Sites If you can be found on the VAIO-Link web site. In case you need to other VAIO users. ❑ For product information, you have the serial number of your serial...
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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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... mode, you should save your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery pack runs out of the Battery Charge Functions with the VAIO Control Center. To avoid loss of data, you enable the battery care function of power while the computer is running out of your battery pack...
... mode, you should save your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery pack runs out of the Battery Charge Functions with the VAIO Control Center. To avoid loss of data, you enable the battery care function of power while the computer is running out of your battery pack...
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 24 N Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 93) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power ... settings on 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.
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 24 N Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 93) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power ... settings on 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.
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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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... display output to select the display output. ! If you disconnect a display cable from your computer. Switches the display output between your computer screen. 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...
... display output to select the display output. ! If you disconnect a display cable from your computer. Switches the display output between your computer screen. 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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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. Provides the lowest level ...+F10 keys. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in storage device and the system power is turned off.
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. Provides the lowest level ...+F10 keys. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in storage device and the system power is turned off.
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...To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for zooming. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to scroll vertically. Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is engaged, you can ...applications, you will be able to zoom out. ✍ You can move forward. Be sure to your finger in or pinch close to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button (3) once. On web browser software or image viewer software, ...
...To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for zooming. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to scroll vertically. Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is engaged, you can ...applications, you will be able to zoom out. ✍ You can move forward. Be sure to your finger in or pinch close to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button (3) once. On web browser software or image viewer software, ...
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See the specifications to help you use specific functions of your computer. Turns off or in Hibernate mode, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Recovery Center. Slide your finger on the LCD backlight, do any of the following: - To turn on your model. Press any ...Some features and options in Normal mode or Sleep mode. Special-function button ASSIST button VAIO button DISPLAY OFF button Functions Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is off the LCD backlight. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 34 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer may...
See the specifications to help you use specific functions of your computer. Turns off or in Hibernate mode, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Recovery Center. Slide your finger on the LCD backlight, do any of the following: - To turn on your model. Press any ...Some features and options in Normal mode or Sleep mode. Special-function button ASSIST button VAIO button DISPLAY OFF button Functions Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is off the LCD backlight. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 34 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer may...
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... or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in the main window. Do not place your desired icon in camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 35 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the software. ✍ When capturing an image or...
... or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in the main window. Do not place your desired icon in camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 35 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the software. ✍ When capturing an image or...
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n 36 N To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. The drive tray slides out. 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.
n 36 N To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. The drive tray slides out. 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.
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Be sure to bring the computer back into place. ! Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Be sure to hold the bottom of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it 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. ! Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). Be sure to hold the bottom of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it 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.
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... PR PR P P Combo *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on the model you purchased. DVD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- 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 P P Combo *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on the model you purchased. DVD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- 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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...to read the notices on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. VAIO computers may cause the computer to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Region settings are ...not compliant with your computer's optical disc drives. DualDiscs and some contents of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray ...
...to read the notices on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. VAIO computers may cause the computer to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Region settings are ...not compliant with your computer's optical disc drives. DualDiscs and some contents of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray ...
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...this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake 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 ...computer optical disc drives may not be able to play content 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....
...this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake 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 ...computer optical disc drives may not be able to play content 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....