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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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... to the on-screen User Guide. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your computer, visit the VAIO Link web site at http://www.vaio-link.com. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of your computer. To find specifications Some features, options...
... to the on-screen User Guide. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your computer, visit the VAIO Link web site at http://www.vaio-link.com. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of your computer. To find specifications Some features, options...
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...❑ Recovery and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Regulations, Guarantee, and Service Support 2. 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 want to read. ✍ You can manually browse to the user guides by going to Computer > VAIO (C:) (your C drive) > Documentation > Documentation and ...
...❑ Recovery and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Regulations, Guarantee, and Service Support 2. 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 want to read. ✍ You can manually browse to the user guides by going to Computer > VAIO (C:) (your C drive) > Documentation > Documentation and ...
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...number, more guidance can visit our products web site at http://www.vaio.eu/, or our online store at http://www.vaio-link.com for troubleshooting guidance. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 3. The serial number is located on the VAIO-Link web site. In case you need to other... information, you can be found on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO computer. If you have any problem with the computer, visit the VAIO-Link web site at http://www.sonystyle-europe.com. Support Web Sites If you have the serial number of ...
...number, more guidance can visit our products web site at http://www.vaio.eu/, or our online store at http://www.vaio-link.com for troubleshooting guidance. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 3. The serial number is located on the VAIO-Link web site. In case you need to other... information, you can be found on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO computer. If you have any problem with the computer, visit the VAIO-Link web site at http://www.sonystyle-europe.com. Support Web Sites If you have the serial number of ...
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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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... should save your data frequently. To avoid loss of power while the computer is directly connected to the previous work state is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. When the battery pack is running on the battery, you enable the battery care function of the Battery Charge Functions with a lithium ion...
... should save your data frequently. To avoid loss of power while the computer is directly connected to the previous work state is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. When the battery pack is running on the battery, you enable the battery care function of the Battery Charge Functions with a lithium ion...
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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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... automatically notifies you of new updates for enhancing your VAIO computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently and securely. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to ... them on the computer. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All 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. ! Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 29 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the...
... automatically notifies you of new updates for enhancing your VAIO computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently and securely. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to ... them on the computer. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All 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. ! Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 29 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the...
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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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... computer screen. To decrease the volume, 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 function as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank...
... computer screen. To decrease the volume, 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 function as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank...
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See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. For details on some software. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in storage device and the system ... turned off. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. 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. To make the view...
See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. For details on some software. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in storage device and the system ... turned off. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. 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. To make the view...
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... the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. On web browser software or image viewer software, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Pinch open to zoom in circles on the touch pad. Be sure to move forward. n 33 N Action Point Click Double-click ... only the keyboard for zooming. Press the right button (4) once. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). 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 with applications that...
... the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. On web browser software or image viewer software, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Pinch open to zoom in circles on the touch pad. Be sure to move forward. n 33 N Action Point Click Double-click ... only the keyboard for zooming. Press the right button (4) once. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). 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 with applications that...
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... the specifications to help you use specific functions of your computer. Slide your model. Special-function button ASSIST button VAIO button DISPLAY OFF button Functions Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is off or in this section may be available on and off the LCD backlight. Launches... the Media Gallery or turns the volume on your computer. Some features and options in Hibernate mode, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Recovery Center. Turns off , depending on your finger on the LCD backlight with special buttons to find out about the configuration of the...
... the specifications to help you use specific functions of your computer. Slide your model. Special-function button ASSIST button VAIO button DISPLAY OFF button Functions Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is off or in this section may be available on and off the LCD backlight. Launches... the Media Gallery or turns the volume on your computer. Some features and options in Hibernate mode, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Recovery Center. Turns off , depending on your finger on the LCD backlight with special buttons to find out about the configuration of the...
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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 a ...
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 a ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. 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. n 36 N The drive tray slides out. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. See the specifications to open the drive.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. 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. n 36 N The drive tray slides out. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. See the specifications to open the drive.
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Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is 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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N 3 Place a disc in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). 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 gently. !
Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is 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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 37 N 3 Place a disc in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). 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 gently. !
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... Part1 Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of media. Video Music CD CD-R/ 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...
... Part1 Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of media. Video Music CD CD-R/ 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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... or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Some content may not be compatible with your computer's optical disc drives. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing...
... or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Some content may not be compatible with your computer's optical disc drives. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing...
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For information on how to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on playing discs To achieve optimum performance of the power saving modes while your computer is ... computer, or the computer 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 your computer while the optical disc drive...
For information on how to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on playing discs To achieve optimum performance of the power saving modes while your computer is ... computer, or the computer 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 your computer while the optical disc drive...