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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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... find out about the configuration of 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, ...
... find out about the configuration of 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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Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - 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. An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1.
Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - 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. An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - 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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... Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help files from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. You can find the answers you need...
... Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help files from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. You can find the answers you need...
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.... ❑ 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 Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web...
.... ❑ 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 Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web...
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...If you do not find the information you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO computer. Visit the web site at our site, you might need. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.... that is the last 7 digits of the display on your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In order to find it on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at a U.S. You can assist ...
...If you do not find the information you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO computer. Visit the web site at our site, you might need. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.... that is the last 7 digits of the display on your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In order to find it on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at a U.S. You can assist ...
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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. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external ...
Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external ...
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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 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, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings. To get the most out of the battery pack. 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 extends.
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, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings. To get the most out of the battery pack. 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 extends.
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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 100) 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 100) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑...
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...Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 31 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. !
...Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 31 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. !
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... for example, when the Windows does not start. Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is in case of emergency, for more ...information. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is on your computer. On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer is found on your ...
... for example, when the Windows does not start. Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is in case of emergency, for more ...information. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is on your computer. On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer is found on your ...
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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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... external display. To decrease the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 34 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combination/Feature Fn + % (F2): muting Fn + 2 (F3...
... external display. To decrease the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 34 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combination/Feature Fn + % (F2): muting Fn + 2 (F3...
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... of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on the power. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. 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...
... of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on the power. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. 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...
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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 turn ... operations. Blocking the ambient light sensor may not be available on your computer is measured by the ambient light sensor. If your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 36 N Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings Some features and options may turn on the keyboard backlight. Additionally, you can set the...
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 turn ... operations. Blocking the ambient light sensor may not be available on your computer is measured by the ambient light sensor. If your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 36 N Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings Some features and options may turn on the keyboard backlight. Additionally, you can set the...
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...on the touch pad to keep scrolling without taking the finger off the touch pad (the scroll function is connected to your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can flick left to move backward and flick right to move your finger in ... many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger on an item or object. Slide two fingers linearly in a row. Press the right button (4) once. With some software...
...on the touch pad to keep scrolling without taking the finger off the touch pad (the scroll function is connected to your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can flick left to move backward and flick right to move your finger in ... many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger on an item or object. Slide two fingers linearly in a row. Press the right button (4) once. With some software...
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... Disc™ * media or a music/video file stored on your finger on the touch pad. ! You can change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center. Press any key. - Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is in storage device. Launches the Media Gallery or turns the... the computer is off the LCD backlight. Starts or pauses playback of the computer. Previous track button > Next track button ASSIST button S1 button VAIO button * Use the WinDVD BD for playback. Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. Slide ...
... Disc™ * media or a music/video file stored on your finger on the touch pad. ! You can change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center. Press any key. - Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is in storage device. Launches the Media Gallery or turns the... the computer is off the LCD backlight. Starts or pauses playback of the computer. Previous track button > Next track button ASSIST button S1 button VAIO button * Use the WinDVD BD for playback. Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. Slide ...
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... or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in camera. Video calls are using the built-in MOTION EYE 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 camera. To use the software, see...
... or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in camera. Video calls are using the built-in MOTION EYE 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 camera. To use the software, see...
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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. The drive tray slides out. n 40 N See the specifications to open the drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer.
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. The drive tray slides out. n 40 N See the specifications to open the drive. To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer.