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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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...10065; 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 this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to find ...out about the configuration of -the-art computing experience. ! External views illustrated in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ How to the on your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may ...
...10065; 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 this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to find ...out about the configuration of -the-art computing experience. ! External views illustrated in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ How to the on your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may ...
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... Support - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. 1. Use my 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. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start...
... Support - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. 1. Use my 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. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start...
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... configuration of your computer. Some features and options may be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. Before Use > Finding More 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. May be able...
... configuration of your computer. Some features and options may be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. Before Use > Finding More 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. May be able...
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information...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 Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ ❑ ...
Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information...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 Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ ❑ ...
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...an appointment with the setup of the problem 5. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. In order to find the information you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for... number You can find it on the Sony online support web site. You can find it at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the contact ...
...an appointment with the setup of the problem 5. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. In order to find the information you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for... number You can find it on the Sony online support web site. You can find it at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the contact ...
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... using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. !
... using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. !
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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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... 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. ❑...
... 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. ❑...
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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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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. ...
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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Provides the lowest level of an image or a document displayed on some software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 35 N Function Changes the size of power consumption. To make the view ... make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in storage device and the system power is turned off. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. For details on the power.
Provides the lowest level of an image or a document displayed on some software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 35 N Function Changes the size of power consumption. To make the view ... make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in storage device and the system power is turned off. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. For details on the power.
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... support a touch pad scroll feature). Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can pinch on the screen using the touch pad. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to your computer. Once vertical... backward and flick right to scroll horizontally. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to move your finger on the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. !
... support a touch pad scroll feature). Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can pinch on the screen using the touch pad. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to your computer. Once vertical... backward and flick right to scroll horizontally. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to move your finger on the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. !
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...or Sleep mode. Launches the Media Gallery or turns the volume on your model. Special-function button ASSIST button WEB button VAIO button Functions Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is in Sleep mode or Hibernate mode. See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 38) for...the WEB button activates the Quick Web Access function and launches the web browser used with special buttons to the button by default. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 37 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with this function. While the computer is in...
...or Sleep mode. Launches the Media Gallery or turns the volume on your model. Special-function button ASSIST button WEB button VAIO button Functions Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is in Sleep mode or Hibernate mode. See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 38) for...the WEB button activates the Quick Web Access function and launches the web browser used with special buttons to the button by default. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 37 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with this function. While the computer is in...
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... first need to use or restrictions on the computer. For detailed information on the computer. 2 Follow the instructions in the initial setup wizard. 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 have completed the initial...
... first need to use or restrictions on the computer. For detailed information on the computer. 2 Follow the instructions in the initial setup wizard. 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 have completed the initial...
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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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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 software. ✍ When capturing an image or a ...
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 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. 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. n 41 N 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. 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. n 41 N See the specifications to open the drive.