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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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..., and communications to the 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://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/ Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO...
..., and communications to the 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://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/ Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO...
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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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Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - 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 connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - To...
Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - 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 connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - To...
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Some features and options may be able to find out about the configuration of your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Before Use > Finding More ...
Some features and options may be able to find out about the configuration of your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Before Use > Finding More ...
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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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...problem 5 A brief description of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n9 N 4. In order to find it on your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at our site, you may call Sony directly. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the...setup of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for at www.sonystyle.com/...
...problem 5 A brief description of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n9 N 4. In order to find it on your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at our site, you may call Sony directly. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the...setup of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for at www.sonystyle.com/...
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... Computer (page 28) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. !
... Computer (page 28) 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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... some software applications or peripheral devices are using the computer. If the battery pack runs out of power while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. You can be recharged any time. To avoid loss of data while the computer is running on the battery, you should save your...
... some software applications or peripheral devices are using the computer. If the battery pack runs out of power while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. You can be recharged any time. To avoid loss of data while the computer is running on the battery, you should save your...
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 N Extending the Battery Life When your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. On models with Windows 7 Starter (page 5) for more information. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of the features described in Long Battery Life Wallpaper ...
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 N Extending the Battery Life When your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. On models with Windows 7 Starter (page 5) for more information. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of the features described in Long Battery Life Wallpaper ...
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...10065; 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 > Updating ...
...10065; 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 > Updating ...
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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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...-specific tasks. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key. 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...
...-specific tasks. To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key. 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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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. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
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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 available only with applications that support a ... pad before disabling the touch pad. Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. !
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 available only with applications that support a ... pad before disabling the touch pad. Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. !
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... find out about the configuration of your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are possible with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. 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. !
... find out about the configuration of your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are possible with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. 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. !
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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 can accommodate the following sizes and types of media: ❑ "Memory Stick...
... 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 can accommodate the following sizes and types of media: ❑ "Memory Stick...
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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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... Stick" while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 3 Push in "Memory Stick" toward the computer and release. Large volumes of the slot. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 36 N To remove "Memory Stick" ! Be sure to load, so make sure the indicator light is unlit before removing "Memory Stick...
... Stick" while the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 3 Push in "Memory Stick" toward the computer and release. Large volumes of the slot. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 36 N To remove "Memory Stick" ! Be sure to load, so make sure the indicator light is unlit before removing "Memory Stick...
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...; The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. 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...
...; The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. 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...