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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,... on -screen User Guide. How to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of...
... 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,... on -screen User Guide. How to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of...
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Before Use > n5 N About Models with Windows 7 Starter On models with other editions of the VAIO Control Center Among those described in this User Guide, for example, you cannot use some of the features available on models with the Windows 7 Starter operating system, 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 other editions of the VAIO Control Center Among those described in this User Guide, for example, you cannot use some of the features available on models with the Windows 7 Starter operating system, 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.
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.... 2 Choose from the following categories to using your VAIO computer. 1. Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guides, Windows 7 tutorials, VAIO Multimedia Suite, VAIO Update, and Sony forum and get the most out of components...
.... 2 Choose from the following categories to using your VAIO computer. 1. Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guides, Windows 7 tutorials, VAIO Multimedia Suite, VAIO Update, and Sony forum and get the most out of components...
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... LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. You may not be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - May be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs...
... LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. You may not be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - May be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs...
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... online. ❑ 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 Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web...
... online. ❑ 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 Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web...
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...find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or ...do not find it at the lower right corner of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your VAIO PC. In order to find it on the Sony online support web site. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient ...
...find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or ...do not find it at the lower right corner of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your VAIO PC. In order to find it on the Sony online support web site. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient ...
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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 12 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 12 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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... peripheral devices are using the computer. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of power while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. The battery pack continues to charge while you will lose all unsaved data. Your computer is in Sleep mode, you are in use...
... peripheral devices are using the computer. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of power while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. The battery pack continues to charge while you will lose all unsaved data. Your computer is in Sleep mode, you are in use...
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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. On models with the Windows 7 Starter operating system, you can extend the battery life using the following methods. !
... 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. On models with the Windows 7 Starter operating system, you can extend the battery life using the following methods. !
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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 must be connected to the Internet to update your...
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 must be connected to the Internet to update your...
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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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... Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key. If you disconnect a display cable from your computer screen. 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...
... Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key. If you disconnect a display cable from your computer screen. 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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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. For details on the power. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. 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. For details on the power. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. 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).
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... disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Press the left button. Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to your computer. Slide your... pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. If you will be able to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad (1) to use the VAIO Control Center. !
... disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Press the left button. Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to your computer. Slide your... pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. If you will be able to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad (1) to use the VAIO Control Center. !
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... capture software 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 3, and WebCam Companion 3. 2 Click your desired icon in camera. Do not place your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 33 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the appropriate software. ! Some features and options in...
... capture software 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 3, and WebCam Companion 3. 2 Click your desired icon in camera. Do not place your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 33 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the appropriate software. ! Some features and options in...
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... your computer can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. 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...
... your computer can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. 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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The "Memory Stick" icon will appear in the proper direction. 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 ...
The "Memory Stick" icon will appear in the proper direction. 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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... indicator light is unlit before removing "Memory Stick". 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot. 2 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 36 N To remove "Memory Stick" ! Large volumes of the slot. ! "Memory Stick" ejects. 4 Pull "Memory Stick" out of data may take...
... indicator light is unlit before removing "Memory Stick". 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot. 2 Check that the Media Access indicator light is lit. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 36 N To remove "Memory Stick" ! Large volumes of the slot. ! "Memory Stick" ejects. 4 Pull "Memory Stick" out of data may take...
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... that is ready for use the device that it clicks into the slot until it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! 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...
... that is ready for use the device that it clicks into the slot until it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! 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...