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...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 29 Using the Power Saving Modes 30 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 33 Using Your VAIO Computer 36 Using the Keyboard 37 Using the Touch Pad 39 Using Special-function Buttons 40 Using the Quick Web Access Function 41... Multiple Monitors Function 88 Connecting an External Microphone 90 Connecting a USB Device 91 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 93 Setting the Password 94 Using Intel(R) VT 101 Using the VAIO Control Center 102 Using the VAIO Power Management 103 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 104 Adding and Removing Memory 105
...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 29 Using the Power Saving Modes 30 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 33 Using Your VAIO Computer 36 Using the Keyboard 37 Using the Touch Pad 39 Using Special-function Buttons 40 Using the Quick Web Access Function 41... Multiple Monitors Function 88 Connecting an External Microphone 90 Connecting a USB Device 91 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 93 Setting the Password 94 Using Intel(R) VT 101 Using the VAIO Control Center 102 Using the VAIO Power Management 103 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 104 Adding and Removing Memory 105
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... For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ 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/ How to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before...
... For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ 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/ How to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before...
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Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Information - n5 N Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read the Safety Information carefully.
Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Information - n5 N Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read the Safety Information carefully.
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... such as general and model specific user guide on the model you need. Use my VAIO Get assistance with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. The available information varies depending on your VAIO computer with your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information. Before Use > Finding More about Your...
... such as general and model specific user guide on the model you need. Use my VAIO Get assistance with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. The available information varies depending on your VAIO computer with your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information. Before Use > Finding More about Your...
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... from the help files - You may not be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (On selected models only) - Information about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Some features and options may be included with the preinstalled software programs on -screen guide: 1 Click...
... from the help files - You may not be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (On selected models only) - Information about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Some features and options may be included with the preinstalled software programs on -screen guide: 1 Click...
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... customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description...searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries...
... customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description...searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries...
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...a U.S. Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you are looking for your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of... battery compartment of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n9 N 4. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at our site, you might need. You can assist with...
...a U.S. Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you are looking for your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of... battery compartment of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n9 N 4. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at our site, you might need. You can assist with...
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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 15 N A Num lock indicator (page 19) B Caps lock indicator (page 19) C Scroll lock indicator (page 19) D ASSIST button (page 40) E WEB button (page 40) F VAIO button (page 40) G Power button/Power indicator (page 19) H "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 51) I Media Access indicator (page 19) J SD memory card slot (page 62) K WIRELESS switch (page 68), (page 74) L WIRELESS indicator (page 19) M Charge indicator (page 19) N Disc drive indicator (page 19) * Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 15 N A Num lock indicator (page 19) B Caps lock indicator (page 19) C Scroll lock indicator (page 19) D ASSIST button (page 40) E WEB button (page 40) F VAIO button (page 40) G Power button/Power indicator (page 19) H "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 51) I Media Access indicator (page 19) J SD memory card slot (page 62) K WIRELESS switch (page 68), (page 74) L WIRELESS indicator (page 19) M Charge indicator (page 19) N Disc drive indicator (page 19) * 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 27 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 27 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 103) 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 103) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑...
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...Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 33 N Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates available on the Internet, and downloads and 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. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to update your...
...Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 33 N Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates available on the Internet, and downloads and 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. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to update your...
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...on your computer to keep it running at an optimum level. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 35 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to recover your computer in Hibernate mode. ✍ See the help file included with the ASSIST button, pressing... the ASSIST button while the computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is on your computer is found on . ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs...
...on your computer to keep it running at an optimum level. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 35 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to recover your computer in Hibernate mode. ✍ See the help file included with the ASSIST button, pressing... the ASSIST button while the computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is on your computer is found on . ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 37) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 39) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 40) ❑ Using the Quick ...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 37) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 39) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 40) ❑ Using the Quick ...
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... display output. ! To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 37 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease the volume, keep pressing the...
... display output. ! To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 37 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease the volume, keep pressing the...
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See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. For details on some software. Provides the lowest level of power consumption. To make the view look bigger and closer (... keys. When you execute this command, the states of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on the power. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 38 N Function Changes the size of an image or a document displayed on...
See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. For details on some software. Provides the lowest level of power consumption. To make the view look bigger and closer (... keys. When you execute this command, the states of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on the power. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 38 N Function Changes the size of an image or a document displayed on...
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...the left button twice in circles on an item or object. With some software applications, you can flick left button. Be sure to use the VAIO Control Center. ! n 39 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Flick Pinch Description Slide your finger along the bottom edge ...to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. Pinch open to zoom in quick motion on the screen using the touch pad. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to move forward. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive...
...the left button twice in circles on an item or object. With some software applications, you can flick left button. Be sure to use the VAIO Control Center. ! n 39 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Flick Pinch Description Slide your finger along the bottom edge ...to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. Pinch open to zoom in quick motion on the screen using the touch pad. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to move forward. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive...
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... assigned to help you use specific functions of the computer. See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 41) for more information. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 40 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with this function. While the computer is in Hibernate mode.... The WEB button is not functional while the computer is off, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Care Rescue. ! Launches the Media Gallery or turns the volume on . While the computer is in Sleep mode or Hibernate mode.
... assigned to help you use specific functions of the computer. See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 41) for more information. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 40 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with this function. While the computer is in Hibernate mode.... The WEB button is not functional while the computer is off, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Care Rescue. ! Launches the Media Gallery or turns the volume on . While the computer is in Sleep mode or Hibernate mode.
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... initial setup, the web browser used with the Quick Web Access function launches just by pressing the WEB button from the next time. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 41 N Using the Quick Web Access Function The Quick Web Access function enables you immediately to use or...
... initial setup, the web browser used with the Quick Web Access function launches just by pressing the WEB button from the next time. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 41 N Using the Quick Web Access Function The Quick Web Access function enables you immediately to use or...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 42 N Notes on Using the Quick Web Access Function While the Quick Web Access function is activated, you ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 42 N Notes on Using the Quick Web Access Function While the Quick Web Access function is activated, you ...