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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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...to 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://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American... countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to the ...
...to 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://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American... countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to the ...
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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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... and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to using your VAIO computer, creating recovery discs, and more. An overview of 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...
... and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to using your VAIO computer, creating recovery discs, and more. An overview of 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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... with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. You may not be able to find out about the configuration of your computer. Information 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. Before Use > Finding...
... with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. You may not be able to find out about the configuration of your computer. Information 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. Before Use > Finding...
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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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... Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment... If you do not find the nearest location. You can find the contact numbers on 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 your...
... Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment... If you do not find the nearest location. You can find the contact numbers on 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 your...
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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. ! Getting Started > n 12 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your 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. ! Getting Started > n 12 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer.
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Your computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. To avoid loss of data while the computer is directly connected to the previous work state is in your computer may not enter ...
Your computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. To avoid loss of data while the computer is directly connected to the previous work state is in your computer may not enter ...
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... methods. ! See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 25) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in this User Guide. See About Models with the VAIO Control Center.
... methods. ! See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 25) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in this User Guide. See About Models with the VAIO Control Center.
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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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... display output. ! 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 30 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank...
... display output. ! 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 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. 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). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
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. 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). When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
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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 connected to , select, drag, and scroll ... point to your computer. Press the left button. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Be sure to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button (3) once. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Press the right button (4) once...
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 , select, drag, and scroll ... point to your computer. Press the left button. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Be sure to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button (3) once. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Press the right button (4) once...
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... the built-in this section may not be available on how to find out about the configuration of your desired icon in 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. !
... the built-in this section may not be available on how to find out about the configuration of your desired icon in 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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... on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the "Memory Stick" icon. 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...
... on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the "Memory Stick" icon. 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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If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. 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". 1 ...
If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. 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". 1 ...
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.... 2 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into place. 3 Click Start and Computer. 4 Right-click the "Memory Stick" icon and select Format. 5 Click Restore device defaults. ! 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 ready for use the device...
.... 2 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into place. 3 Click Start and Computer. 4 Right-click the "Memory Stick" icon and select Format. 5 Click Restore device defaults. ! 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 ready for use the device...