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... Using the Battery Pack 18 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 ... Monitors 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 Changing the Display Language 94 Upgrading Your...
... Using the Battery Pack 18 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 ... Monitors 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 Changing the Display Language 94 Upgrading Your...
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How to find out about the configuration of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of this manual may not be available on your computer. To find specifications Some features, ...options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer, visit the VAIO Link web site at http...
How to find out about the configuration of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of this manual may not be available on your computer. To find specifications Some features, ...options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer, visit the VAIO Link web site at http...
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..., or press and hold the Microsoft Windows key and press the F1 key. An overview of your computer and information about your VAIO computer. 1. Features of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Regulations, Guarantee,...Support 2. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - A comprehensive resource for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you learn to Computer > VAIO (C:) (your C drive) > Documentation > Documentation and opening the folder for your language. 3 Select the guide you want to read. ✍...
..., or press and hold the Microsoft Windows key and press the F1 key. An overview of your computer and information about your VAIO computer. 1. Features of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Regulations, Guarantee,...Support 2. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - A comprehensive resource for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you learn to Computer > VAIO (C:) (your C drive) > Documentation > Documentation and opening the folder for your language. 3 Select the guide you want to read. ✍...
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... resources are also available: ❑ The Club VAIO community at http://club-vaio.com provides the possibility to ask questions to other VAIO users. ❑ For product information, you need to contact VAIO-Link, have the serial number of your VAIO computer ready at http://www.sonystyle-europe.com. Before...the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO computer. Support Web Sites If you have any problem with the computer, visit the VAIO-Link web site at http://www.vaio-link.com for troubleshooting guidance. If you have problems locating your serial ...
... resources are also available: ❑ The Club VAIO community at http://club-vaio.com provides the possibility to ask questions to other VAIO users. ❑ For product information, you need to contact VAIO-Link, have the serial number of your VAIO computer ready at http://www.sonystyle-europe.com. Before...the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO computer. Support Web Sites If you have any problem with the computer, visit the VAIO-Link web site at http://www.vaio-link.com for troubleshooting guidance. If you have problems locating your serial ...
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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 15) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 16) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 18) ❑ 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 15) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 16) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 18) ❑ 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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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 11 N A DISPLAY OFF button (page 34) B Play/Pause button (page 34) C Stop button (page 34) D Previous track button (page 34) E Next track button (page 34) F ASSIST button (page 34) G S1 button (page 34) H VAIO button (page 34) I Charge indicator (page 15) J Disc drive indicator (page 15) K WIRELESS indicator (page 15) L Media Access indicator (page 15) M WIRELESS switch (page 57), (page 62) N "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 43) O SD memory card slot (page 51) * Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 11 N A DISPLAY OFF button (page 34) B Play/Pause button (page 34) C Stop button (page 34) D Previous track button (page 34) E Next track button (page 34) F ASSIST button (page 34) G S1 button (page 34) H VAIO button (page 34) I Charge indicator (page 15) J Disc drive indicator (page 15) K WIRELESS indicator (page 15) L Media Access indicator (page 15) M WIRELESS switch (page 57), (page 62) N "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 43) O SD memory card slot (page 51) * 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 23 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 23 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 93) 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 93) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑...
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.... ❑ 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 ...
.... ❑ 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 ...
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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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...-specific tasks. 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...
...-specific tasks. 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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... the power. 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 ...peripheral devices are saved to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 26). See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in storage device and the system power is turned off.
... the power. 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 ...peripheral devices are saved to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 26). See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in storage device and the system power is turned off.
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... for zooming. Be sure to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad while pressing the left button twice in or pinch close to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger on the touch pad with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). Press the right button (4) once. If you disable... to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad. Slide your finger 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 scroll horizontally.
... for zooming. Be sure to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad while pressing the left button twice in or pinch close to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger on the touch pad with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). Press the right button (4) once. If you disable... to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad. Slide your finger 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 scroll horizontally.
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...file stored on the LCD backlight with a USB device, such as a mouse. ASSIST button Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is in Hibernate mode, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Recovery Center. You cannot turn on the built-in storage device. . While the computer is off the...playback. You can change the default assignment with special buttons to the button by default. x Stop button Stops playback of the computer. VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery or turns the volume on and off, depending on the touch pad. ! Special-function button Functions DISPLAY OFF...
...file stored on the LCD backlight with a USB device, such as a mouse. ASSIST button Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is in Hibernate mode, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Recovery Center. You cannot turn on the built-in storage device. . While the computer is off the...playback. You can change the default assignment with special buttons to the button by default. x Stop button Stops playback of the computer. VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery or turns the volume on and off, depending on the touch pad. ! Special-function button Functions DISPLAY OFF...
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... main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 35 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the appropriate software. ! Launching or exiting your desired...
... main window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 35 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the appropriate software. ! Launching or exiting your desired...
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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. n 36 N To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. The drive tray slides out. See the specifications to open the 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.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. n 36 N To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. The drive tray slides out. See the specifications to open the 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.
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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). 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 bring the computer back into place. ! Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. !
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). 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 bring the computer back into place. ! Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in gently. !
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... which type of optical disc drive supports which types of 50 GB). *5 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 your...
... which type of optical disc drive supports which types of 50 GB). *5 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 your...
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... with other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to malfunction. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Some content may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. To ... key update requires Internet access. As with this unit. This unit is not supported. ! Unless your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is designed to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
... with other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to malfunction. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Some content may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. To ... key update requires Internet access. As with this unit. This unit is not supported. ! Unless your computer's optical disc drives. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is designed to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
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For information on how to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on system environment, you...may not be able 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 become unstable during AVC HD... may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. Do not use circular discs. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to...
For information on how to use the VAIO Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 29). ❑ Depending on system environment, you...may not be able 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 become unstable during AVC HD... may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during Blu-ray Disc playback. Do not use circular discs. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 40 N Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to...