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... Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Using the Power Saving Modes 29 Updating Your Computer 32 Using Your VAIO Computer 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using the Touch Pad 36 Using Special-function Buttons 37 Using the Quick Web Access Function 38... Using the Multiple Monitors Function 81 Connecting an External Microphone 83 Connecting a USB Device 84 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 86 Setting the Password 87 Using Intel(R) VT 94 Using the VAIO Control Center 95 Using the VAIO Power Management 96 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 97 Adding and Removing Memory 98
... Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Using the Power Saving Modes 29 Updating Your Computer 32 Using Your VAIO Computer 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using the Touch Pad 36 Using Special-function Buttons 37 Using the Quick Web Access Function 38... Using the Multiple Monitors Function 81 Connecting an External Microphone 83 Connecting a USB Device 84 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 86 Setting the Password 87 Using Intel(R) VT 94 Using the VAIO Control Center 95 Using the VAIO Power Management 96 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 97 Adding and Removing Memory 98
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...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 audio, video, computing,... and communications to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ To find specifications Some features, ...
...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 audio, video, computing,... and communications to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ To find specifications Some features, ...
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... VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. 1. Information about your VAIO ...Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to the original factory settings - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Before Use > Finding...
... VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. 1. Information about your VAIO ...Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to the original factory settings - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Before Use > Finding...
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Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. You may not ...
Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. You may not ...
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.../support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system. For operating system support, you can visit...
.../support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system. For operating system support, you can visit...
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...inside the battery compartment of the problem 5. Customer Information Center If you may call Sony directly. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for... your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for...
...inside the battery compartment of the problem 5. Customer Information Center If you may call Sony directly. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for... your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for...
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Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating ...
Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating ...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 14 N A Num lock indicator (page 18) B Caps lock indicator (page 18) C Scroll lock indicator (page 18) D ASSIST button (page 37) E WEB button (page 37) F VAIO button (page 37) G Power button/Power indicator (page 18) H "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 48) I Media Access indicator (page 18) J SD memory card slot (page 58) K WIRELESS switch (page 64), (page 68) L WIRELESS indicator (page 18) M Charge indicator (page 18) N Disc drive indicator (page 18) * Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 14 N A Num lock indicator (page 18) B Caps lock indicator (page 18) C Scroll lock indicator (page 18) D ASSIST button (page 37) E WEB button (page 37) F VAIO button (page 37) G Power button/Power indicator (page 18) H "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 48) I Media Access indicator (page 18) J SD memory card slot (page 58) K WIRELESS switch (page 64), (page 68) L WIRELESS indicator (page 18) M Charge indicator (page 18) N Disc drive indicator (page 18) * Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".
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To check the battery charge capacity 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery. ✍ Additionally, you can enable the battery care function to extend the life of the battery pack extends. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N Checking the Battery Charge Capacity The battery charge capacity gradually decreases as the number of battery charging increases or the duration of use of the battery pack. To get the most out of the battery pack, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings.
To check the battery charge capacity 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery. ✍ Additionally, you can enable the battery care function to extend the life of the battery pack extends. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N Checking the Battery Charge Capacity The battery charge capacity gradually decreases as the number of battery charging increases or the duration of use of the battery pack. To get the most out of the battery pack, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings.
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See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 96) 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.
See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 96) 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 32 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 32 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 34) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 36) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 37) ❑ Using the Quick ...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 34) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 36) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 37) ❑ Using the Quick ...
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... not be used only after the operating system is selected as a single desktop. Combinations and Functions with both that perform model-specific tasks. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 34 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank...
... not be used only after the operating system is selected as a single desktop. Combinations and Functions with both that perform model-specific tasks. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 34 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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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. When you execute this command, the states of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn... its original state, use the power button to the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. Provides the lowest level of power consumption. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 35 N Function Changes the size of an image or a document ...
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. When you execute this command, the states of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn... its original state, use the power button to the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. Provides the lowest level of power consumption. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 35 N Function Changes the size of an image or a document ...
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..., this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. On web... browser software or image viewer software, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Pinch open to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can flick left button. Be sure to zoom in a row.
..., this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. On web... browser software or image viewer software, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Pinch open to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can flick left button. Be sure to zoom in a row.
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...off or in Normal mode, the WEB button launches the web browser assigned to help you use specific functions of the computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 37 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with this function. Launches the Media Gallery... volume on and off, depending on your model. Special-function button ASSIST button WEB button VAIO button Functions Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is in Hibernate mode, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Recovery Center. While the computer is in Sleep mode or Hibernate mode.
...off or in Normal mode, the WEB button launches the web browser assigned to help you use specific functions of the computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 37 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with this function. Launches the Media Gallery... volume on and off, depending on your model. Special-function button ASSIST button WEB button VAIO button Functions Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is in Hibernate mode, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Recovery Center. While the computer is in Sleep mode or Hibernate mode.
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 38 N Using the Quick Web Access Function The Quick Web Access function enables you immediately to exit the ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 38 N Using the Quick Web Access Function The Quick Web Access function enables you immediately to exit the ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 39 N Notes on Using the Quick Web Access Function While the Quick Web Access function is activated, you cannot use: ❑ any function key, except the F2, F3, and F4 keys, in combination with the Fn key for shortcuts. ❑ the Scr Lk key in combination with the Fn key for a shortcut. ❑ any port and jack except the DC IN port, the network (LAN) port, the USB ports, and the headphones jack. ❑ the "Memory Stick Duo" slot, the SD memory card slot, and the ExpressCard slot.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 39 N Notes on Using the Quick Web Access Function While the Quick Web Access function is activated, you cannot use: ❑ any function key, except the F2, F3, and F4 keys, in combination with the Fn key for shortcuts. ❑ the Scr Lk key in combination with the Fn key for a shortcut. ❑ any port and jack except the DC IN port, the network (LAN) port, the USB ports, and the headphones jack. ❑ the "Memory Stick Duo" slot, the SD memory card slot, and the ExpressCard slot.
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... compensation option in camera. Do not place your desired icon in camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 40 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the appropriate software. ! With the preinstalled image capture...
... compensation option in camera. Do not place your desired icon in camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 40 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the appropriate software. ! With the preinstalled image capture...
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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. See the specifications to open the drive. The drive tray slides out. n 41 N To insert a disc 1 Turn on 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. 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. See the specifications to open the drive. The drive tray slides out. n 41 N To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer.