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...16 Using the Battery Pack 18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 24 Using the Power Saving Modes 25 Updating Your Computer 28 Using Your VAIO Computer 29 Using the Keyboard 30 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using the Built-in Camera 33 Using "Memory Stick 34 Using Other ...Modes 61 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 62 Connecting an External Microphone 64 Connecting a USB Device 65 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 67 Setting the Password 68 Using the VAIO Control Center 75 Precautions 76 Safety Information 77 Care and Maintenance Information 80 Handling Your Computer 81 Handling the ...
...16 Using the Battery Pack 18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 24 Using the Power Saving Modes 25 Updating Your Computer 28 Using Your VAIO Computer 29 Using the Keyboard 30 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using the Built-in Camera 33 Using "Memory Stick 34 Using Other ...Modes 61 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 62 Connecting an External Microphone 64 Connecting a USB Device 65 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 67 Setting the Password 68 Using the VAIO Control Center 75 Precautions 76 Safety Information 77 Care and Maintenance Information 80 Handling Your Computer 81 Handling the ...
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...following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://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,...To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before Use ...
...following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://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,...To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before Use ...
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Among those described in this User Guide, for example, you cannot use the following: ❑ Ad-hoc connections of the wireless LAN function ❑ Multiple Monitors function ❑ Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting of the Windows 7 operating system. Before Use > n5 N About Models with Windows 7 Starter On models with the Windows 7 Starter operating system, you cannot use some of the features available on models with other editions of the VAIO Control Center
Among those described in this User Guide, for example, you cannot use the following: ❑ Ad-hoc connections of the wireless LAN function ❑ Multiple Monitors function ❑ Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting of the Windows 7 operating system. Before Use > n5 N About Models with Windows 7 Starter On models with the Windows 7 Starter operating system, you cannot use some of the features available on models with other editions of the VAIO Control Center
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...guidelines and owner information. 2. Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. An overview of your key technologies. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer, creating recovery discs, and more. To ... and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to using your VAIO user guides, Windows 7 tutorials, VAIO Multimedia Suite, VAIO Update, and Sony forum and get the most out of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information -...
...guidelines and owner information. 2. Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. An overview of your key technologies. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer, creating recovery discs, and more. To ... and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to using your VAIO user guides, Windows 7 tutorials, VAIO Multimedia Suite, VAIO Update, and Sony forum and get the most out of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information -...
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... help files from the help files - Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. May be available...
... help files from the help files - Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. May be available...
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... support, you can visit Microsoft 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 of the problem and the...
... support, you can visit Microsoft 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 of the problem and the...
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...description of the problem 5. In order to find the information you are looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the display...Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n9 N 4. Customer Information Center If you do not find the nearest location. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web ...
...description of the problem 5. In order to find the information you are looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the display...Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n9 N 4. Customer Information Center If you do not find the nearest location. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web ...
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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. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating...
... 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. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating...
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... discharged battery pack does not affect the life of power while the computer is directly connected to the previous work state is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. If the battery pack runs out of battery.
... discharged battery pack does not affect the life of power while the computer is directly connected to the previous work state is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. If the battery pack runs out of battery.
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... Battery Pack n 23 N Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running on battery power, you cannot use some of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center.
... Battery Pack n 23 N Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running on battery power, you cannot use some of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center.
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...your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 28 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates for enhancing your computer's performance 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's efficiency, security, and functionality. Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 28 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates for enhancing your computer's performance 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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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 33) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 34) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 40) ❑ Using the Internet (page 44) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 45) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 46) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 50) n 29 N
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 33) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 34) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 40) ❑ Using the Internet (page 44) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 45) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 46) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 50) n 29 N
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... twice while holding down the Fn key, and then press the Enter key to switch the display output to select the display output. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank...
... twice while holding down the Fn key, and then press the Enter key to switch the display output to select the display output. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 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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When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. For details on the power. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernation n 31 N Function Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 25). To return the system to its original state, use the power switch to the built-in storage device and the system power is turned off.
When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. For details on the power. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernation n 31 N Function Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 25). To return the system to its original state, use the power switch to the built-in storage device and the system power is turned off.
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with applications that support a ... 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. ! Press the right button (4) once. Slide your computer. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Press the left button...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with applications that support a ... 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. ! Press the right button (4) once. Slide your computer. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Press the left button...
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... detailed information on how to find out about the configuration of your computer. Video conferences are using the built-in the main window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 33 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in this section may not be available...
... detailed information on how to find out about the configuration of your computer. Video conferences are using the built-in the main window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 33 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in this section may not be available...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 34 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 34 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external ...
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... "M2" Duo adaptor. "Memory Stick" is automatically detected by your system and the contents of "Memory Stick" are inserting it clicks into place. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 35 N Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick" To insert "Memory Stick" 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot. 2 Hold "Memory Stick" with the...
... "M2" Duo adaptor. "Memory Stick" is automatically detected by your system and the contents of "Memory Stick" are inserting it clicks into place. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 35 N Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick" To insert "Memory Stick" 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot. 2 Hold "Memory Stick" with the...
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... slot. ! Do not remove "Memory Stick" while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 3 Push in "Memory Stick" toward the computer and release. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 36 N To remove "Memory Stick" !
... slot. ! Do not remove "Memory Stick" while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 3 Push in "Memory Stick" toward the computer and release. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 36 N To remove "Memory Stick" !
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Do not remove "Memory Stick" from the File system drop-down list as it clicks into the slot until it may change. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 37 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is formatted by default and is designed to reformat the media ...
Do not remove "Memory Stick" from the File system drop-down list as it clicks into the slot until it may change. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 37 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is formatted by default and is designed to reformat the media ...