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... 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 26 Using the Power Saving Modes 27 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 32 Using the Keyboard 33 Using the Touch Pad 36 Using Special-function Buttons 37 Using the Built-in Camera 38 Using ... Function 82 Connecting an External Microphone 84 Connecting a USB Device 85 Connecting an i.LINK Device 87 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 89 Setting the Password 90 Using Intel(R) VT 97 Using the VAIO Control Center 98 Using the VAIO Power Management 99 Changing the Display Language 100 Upgrading Your...
... 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 26 Using the Power Saving Modes 27 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 32 Using the Keyboard 33 Using the Touch Pad 36 Using Special-function Buttons 37 Using the Built-in Camera 38 Using ... Function 82 Connecting an External Microphone 84 Connecting a USB Device 85 Connecting an i.LINK Device 87 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 89 Setting the Password 90 Using Intel(R) VT 97 Using the VAIO Control Center 98 Using the VAIO Power Management 99 Changing the Display Language 100 Upgrading Your...
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... you with a state-of your computer, visit the VAIO Support web site at http://support.vaio.sony.eu/. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to find out about...
... you with a state-of your computer, visit the VAIO Support web site at http://support.vaio.sony.eu/. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to find out about...
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Regulations, Guarantee and Service Support ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read the Regulations, Guarantee and Service Support carefully.
Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Regulations, Guarantee and Service Support ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read the Regulations, Guarantee and Service Support carefully.
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2. To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Windows Help and Support - A comprehensive resource for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you learn to use your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information. General information of your computer. To access Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support, or press and hold the Microsoft Windows key and press the F1 key. On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User Guide -
Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2. To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Windows Help and Support - A comprehensive resource for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you learn to use your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information. General information of your computer. To access Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support, or press and hold the Microsoft Windows key and press the F1 key. On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User Guide -
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...computer. Other sources for the serial number of the VAIO Care window; Support Web Sites If you experience any problem with other VAIO users ❑ The VAIO web site at http://www.vaio.eu/, which offers you various options to help ...VAIO Computer n7 N 3. on the bottom or the back panel of the computer; Before Use > Finding More about the VAIO computer are: ❑ The VAIO Forum at http://club-vaio.com, which enables you to interact with your VAIO computer, launch the VAIO Care, which offers product information ❑ The Sony style online store at http://support.vaio.sony...
...computer. Other sources for the serial number of the VAIO Care window; Support Web Sites If you experience any problem with other VAIO users ❑ The VAIO web site at http://www.vaio.eu/, which offers you various options to help ...VAIO Computer n7 N 3. on the bottom or the back panel of the computer; Before Use > Finding More about the VAIO computer are: ❑ The VAIO Forum at http://club-vaio.com, which enables you to interact with your VAIO computer, launch the VAIO Care, which offers product information ❑ The Sony style online store at http://support.vaio.sony...
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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 10 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 10 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 12 N A DISPLAY OFF button (page 37) B Play/Pause button (page 37) C Stop button (page 37) D Previous track button (page 37) E Next track button (page 37) F ASSIST button (page 37) G S1 button (page 37) H VAIO button (page 37) I Charge indicator (page 16) J Disc drive indicator (page 16) K WIRELESS indicator (page 16) L Media Access indicator (page 16) M WIRELESS switch (page 63), (page 68) 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 12 N A DISPLAY OFF button (page 37) B Play/Pause button (page 37) C Stop button (page 37) D Previous track button (page 37) E Next track button (page 37) F ASSIST button (page 37) G S1 button (page 37) H VAIO button (page 37) I Charge indicator (page 16) J Disc drive indicator (page 16) K WIRELESS indicator (page 16) L Media Access indicator (page 16) M WIRELESS switch (page 63), (page 68) 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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... pack in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it is highly recommended that you use genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapters that meet the quality assurance standard, supplied by Sony for your safety, it away from the computer. ! Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 21 N To remove the...
... pack in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it is highly recommended that you use genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapters that meet the quality assurance standard, supplied by Sony for your safety, it away from the computer. ! Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 21 N To remove the...
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To get the most out of the battery pack. 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. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 24 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 get the most out of the battery pack. 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. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 24 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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... on how to extend the battery life, see the help file after following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. ✍ For more information. ❑ Change the power saving settings on battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following the...
... on how to extend the battery life, see the help file after following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. ✍ For more information. ❑ Change the power saving settings on battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following the...
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... sure to download the updates. 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. 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. !
... sure to download the updates. 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. 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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... the computer is on. ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Care, and VAIO Care. ! The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to solve the problem. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer is in... case of emergency, for more information. On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer to keep it running at an ...
... the computer is on. ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Care, and VAIO Care. ! The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to solve the problem. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer is in... case of emergency, for more information. On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer to keep it running at an ...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 36) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 37) ❑ Using the Built-...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 36) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 37) ❑ Using the Built-...
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... press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. If you disconnect a display cable from your computer screen and an external display. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
... press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. If you disconnect a display cable from your computer screen and an external display. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
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For details on some software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 34 N Function Changes the size of power consumption. To return the system ... command, the states 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. Provides the lowest level of an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page...
For details on some software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 34 N Function Changes the size of power consumption. To return the system ... command, the states 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. Provides the lowest level of an image or a document displayed on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page...
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... is measured by the ambient light sensor. Blocking the ambient light sensor may not be available on the keyboard backlight. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings Some features and options may turn off the keyboard backlight ...after inactivity of keyboard operations. If your computer. 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...
... is measured by the ambient light sensor. Blocking the ambient light sensor may not be available on the keyboard backlight. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings Some features and options may turn off the keyboard backlight ...after inactivity of keyboard operations. If your computer. 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...
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.... Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally. Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is engaged, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut ...menu (if any). Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can move forward. Press the right button (4) once. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad to keep scrolling...
.... Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally. Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is engaged, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut ...menu (if any). Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can move forward. Press the right button (4) once. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad to keep scrolling...
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...your model. Stops playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™ * media or a music/video file stored on . Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is in Hibernate mode. While the computer is assigned to help you use specific functions of the following: - Plays the ...You can change the default assignment 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 the VAIO Control Center. Special-function button DISPLAY OFF button u Play/Pause button x Stop button ....
...your model. Stops playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™ * media or a music/video file stored on . Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is in Hibernate mode. While the computer is assigned to help you use specific functions of the following: - Plays the ...You can change the default assignment 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 the VAIO Control Center. Special-function button DISPLAY OFF button u Play/Pause button x Stop button ....
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Video calls are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 38 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in camera. Do not place your computer ...
Video calls are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 38 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in camera. Do not place your computer ...
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To insert a disc 1 Turn on 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. 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 39 N See the specifications to open the drive.
To insert a disc 1 Turn on 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. 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 39 N See the specifications to open the drive.