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... 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 31 Using Your VAIO Computer 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using the Touch Pad 37 Using Special-function Buttons 38 Using the Built-in Camera 39 Using ...83 Connecting an External Microphone 85 Connecting a USB Device 86 Connecting an i.LINK Device 88 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 90 Setting the Password 91 Using Intel(R) VT 98 Using the VAIO Control Center 99 Using the VAIO Power Management 100 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 101 Adding and Removing Memory 102
... 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 31 Using Your VAIO Computer 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using the Touch Pad 37 Using Special-function Buttons 38 Using the Built-in Camera 39 Using ...83 Connecting an External Microphone 85 Connecting a USB Device 86 Connecting an i.LINK Device 88 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 90 Setting the Password 91 Using Intel(R) VT 98 Using the VAIO Control Center 99 Using the VAIO Power Management 100 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 101 Adding and Removing Memory 102
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...this manual may not be available on your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.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, ...
...this manual may not be available on your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.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, ...
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n5 N An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - 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.
n5 N An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - 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.
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...useful documentation such as general and model specific user guide on your VAIO computer by accessing interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to find out about the configuration of your VAIO computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2. To access this on a specific program. ... help files - Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help...
...useful documentation such as general and model specific user guide on your VAIO computer by accessing interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to find out about the configuration of your VAIO computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2. To access this on a specific program. ... help files - Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help...
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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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...number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you might need. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an ...appointment with the setup of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. You can find it at ...
...number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you might need. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an ...appointment with the setup of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. You can find it at ...
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... Condition (page 31) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. !
... Condition (page 31) 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 13 N A DISPLAY OFF button (page 38) B Play/Pause button (page 38) C Stop button (page 38) D Previous track button (page 38) E Next track button (page 38) F ASSIST button (page 38) G S1 button (page 38) H VAIO button (page 38) I Charge indicator (page 17) J Disc drive indicator (page 17) K WIRELESS indicator (page 17) L Media Access indicator (page 17) M WIRELESS switch (page 63), (page 67), (page 72) N "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 47) O SD memory card slot (page 57) * Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 13 N A DISPLAY OFF button (page 38) B Play/Pause button (page 38) C Stop button (page 38) D Previous track button (page 38) E Next track button (page 38) F ASSIST button (page 38) G S1 button (page 38) H VAIO button (page 38) I Charge indicator (page 17) J Disc drive indicator (page 17) K WIRELESS indicator (page 17) L Media Access indicator (page 17) M WIRELESS switch (page 63), (page 67), (page 72) N "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 47) O SD memory card slot (page 57) * Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".
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To get the most out of the battery pack extends. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 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, 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.
To get the most out of the battery pack extends. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 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, 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.
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... the battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 100) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the...
... the battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 100) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the...
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... 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... VAIO computer with the following software applications for enhancing your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum ...
... 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... VAIO computer with the following software applications for enhancing your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum ...
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...Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on . ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Care, and VAIO Care. ! To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is on your computer to keep it... running at an optimum level. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 32 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...
...Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on . ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Care, and VAIO Care. ! To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is on your computer to keep it... running at an optimum level. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 32 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...
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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 37) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 38) ❑ Using the Built-...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 34) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 37) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 38) ❑ Using the Built-...
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... you disconnect a display cable from your computer while an external display is finished launching. Use of your computer screen and an external display. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 34 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease the volume, keep pressing the...
... you disconnect a display cable from your computer while an external display is finished launching. Use of your computer screen and an external display. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 34 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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... the Fn+F10 keys. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in storage device and the system power is turned off. 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 displayed on... power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28). For details on some software. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information.
... the Fn+F10 keys. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in storage device and the system power is turned off. 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 displayed on... power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28). For details on some software. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information.
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To change the backlit keyboard settings 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Keyboard and Mouse and Backlit KB. ✍ Ambient light intensity is equipped with a backlit keyboard, you can set a time period to ambient ...light intensity. If your computer. Blocking the ambient light sensor may not be available on the keyboard backlight. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 36 N Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings Some features and options may turn off according to turn on your computer is measured...
To change the backlit keyboard settings 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Keyboard and Mouse and Backlit KB. ✍ Ambient light intensity is equipped with a backlit keyboard, you can set a time period to ambient ...light intensity. If your computer. Blocking the ambient light sensor may not be available on the keyboard backlight. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 36 N Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings Some features and options may turn off according to turn on your computer is measured...
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... the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. On web browser software or image viewer software, you can pinch on the touch pad. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to move forward. Slide your finger in or pinch close to zoom out... to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can move your finger along the bottom edge to your finger on the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. !
... the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. On web browser software or image viewer software, you can pinch on the touch pad. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to move forward. Slide your finger in or pinch close to zoom out... to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can move your finger along the bottom edge to your finger on the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. !
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... the previous song/file during audio playback. Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is off, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Care Rescue. ! Launches the Media Gallery or turns the volume on and off the LCD backlight. Special-function button DISPLAY OFF button...video file stored on the built-in storage device. You can change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center. Press any special-function button. - You cannot turn on . Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 38 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with...
... the previous song/file during audio playback. Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is off, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Care Rescue. ! Launches the Media Gallery or turns the volume on and off the LCD backlight. Special-function button DISPLAY OFF button...video file stored on the built-in storage device. You can change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center. Press any special-function button. - You cannot turn on . Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 38 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with...
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Launching or exiting 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 39 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in the properties window. With the appropriate ...
Launching or exiting 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 39 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in the properties window. With the appropriate ...
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n 40 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. The drive tray slides out. 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. See the specifications to open the drive.
n 40 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. The drive tray slides out. 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. See the specifications to open the drive.