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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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... may not be available on your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. 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, and supplied items...
... may not be available on your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. 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, and supplied items...
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...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, and demonstrations... connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Regulations, Guarantee, and Service Support 2. A comprehensive resource for your VAIO computer. 1. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
...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, and demonstrations... connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Regulations, Guarantee, and Service Support 2. A comprehensive resource for your VAIO computer. 1. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
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...web site at http://www.vaio.eu/, or our online store at http://club-vaio.com provides the possibility to ask questions to contact VAIO-Link, have the serial number of your VAIO computer ready at http://www.vaio-link.com for troubleshooting guidance. Some other VAIO users. ❑ For... product information, you need to other information resources are also available: ❑ The Club VAIO community at http://...
...web site at http://www.vaio.eu/, or our online store at http://club-vaio.com provides the possibility to ask questions to contact VAIO-Link, have the serial number of your VAIO computer ready at http://www.vaio-link.com for troubleshooting guidance. Some other VAIO users. ❑ For... product information, you need to other information resources are also available: ❑ The Club VAIO community 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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... of the Battery Charge Functions with a lithium ion battery pack and can extend the life of battery. When the battery pack is supplied with the VAIO Control Center.
... of the Battery Charge Functions with a lithium ion battery pack and can extend the life of battery. When the battery pack is supplied with the VAIO Control Center.
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... Management (page 93) 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 26) for more information. ❑ Change the power saving settings on battery power, you can extend ...
... Management (page 93) 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 26) for more information. ❑ Change the power saving settings on battery power, you can extend ...
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Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 29 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. 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 efficiently and securely. Your computer must be connected to ...installs 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 updates. 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 efficiently and securely. Your computer must be connected to ...installs 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. !
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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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... a single desktop. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 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...
... a single desktop. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 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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... original state, use the power button to the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. 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...
... original state, use the power button to the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. 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...
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...browser software or image viewer software, you can move forward. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for zooming. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can pinch on the touch pad with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature).... in quick motion on the touch pad while pressing the left button (3) once. Press the left to move backward and flick right to use the VAIO Control Center. ! With some software applications, you will be able to move your finger on the touch pad. Slide two fingers linearly in a ...
...browser software or image viewer software, you can move forward. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for zooming. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can pinch on the touch pad with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature).... in quick motion on the touch pad while pressing the left button (3) once. Press the left to move backward and flick right to use the VAIO Control Center. ! With some software applications, you will be able to move your finger on the touch pad. Slide two fingers linearly in a ...
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...Some features and options in Normal mode or Sleep mode. Press any key. - Special-function button ASSIST button VAIO button DISPLAY OFF button Functions Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is off the LCD backlight. Slide your finger on your computer. Launches the Media Gallery... or turns the volume on and off, depending on your model. 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 ...
...Some features and options in Normal mode or Sleep mode. Press any key. - Special-function button ASSIST button VAIO button DISPLAY OFF button Functions Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is off the LCD backlight. Slide your finger on your computer. Launches the Media Gallery... or turns the volume on and off, depending on your model. 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 ...
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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. Do not place your instant...
... 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. Do not place your instant...
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To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. The drive tray slides out. See the specifications to open the drive. 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.
To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. The drive tray slides out. See the specifications to open the drive. 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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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 exert pressure on the drive tray. Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! Be sure to bring the computer back into place. ! 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.
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 exert pressure on the drive tray. Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. ! Be sure to bring the computer back into place. ! 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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... data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with a removable cartridge. *2 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. 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...
... data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with a removable cartridge. *2 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. 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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... play or view the contents of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. The AACS key update requires Internet access. As with your VAIO computer, be sure to check both playback and recording compatibility with discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. If ...Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you output video signals through digital connections, such as it is designed to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is compliant with copyright protection technologies do not conform to...
... play or view the contents of DVD and BD-ROM Disc media. The AACS key update requires Internet access. As with your VAIO computer, be sure to check both playback and recording compatibility with discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. If ...Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you output video signals through digital connections, such as it is designed to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is compliant with copyright protection technologies do not conform to...
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Do not use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these.... For information on how to play content normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. To play some Blu-ray Disc content on your computer, or the computer may find sound interruptions and/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 a disc....
Do not use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on system environment, you should follow these.... For information on how to play content normally, download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update. To play some Blu-ray Disc content on your computer, or the computer may find sound interruptions and/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 a disc....