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... 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 26 Using the Power Saving Modes 27 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using the Touch Pad 37 Using Special-function Buttons 38 Using the Built-in Camera 39 Using ... Microphone 104 Connecting a USB Device 105 Connecting an i.LINK Device 107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 109 Setting the Password 110 Using Intel(R) VT 121 Using the VAIO Control Center 122 Using the VAIO Power Management 123 Changing the Display Language 124 Protecting the Hard Disk 125 Upgrading Your...
... 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 26 Using the Power Saving Modes 27 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using the Touch Pad 37 Using Special-function Buttons 38 Using the Built-in Camera 39 Using ... Microphone 104 Connecting a USB Device 105 Connecting an i.LINK Device 107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 109 Setting the Password 110 Using Intel(R) VT 121 Using the VAIO Control Center 122 Using the VAIO Power Management 123 Changing the Display Language 124 Protecting the Hard Disk 125 Upgrading Your...
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Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to the on your computer. How to provide you with a state-of this manual may...To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer, visit the VAIO Support web site at http://support.vaio.sony.eu/. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to find out about the configuration of your computer....
Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to the on your computer. How to provide you with a state-of this manual may...To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer, visit the VAIO Support web site at http://support.vaio.sony.eu/. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to find out about the configuration of your computer....
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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. 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. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
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. 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. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
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On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User Guide - To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Windows Help and Support - 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. General information of your computer. A comprehensive resource for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you learn to use your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2.
On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User Guide - To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Windows Help and Support - 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. General information of your computer. A comprehensive resource for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you learn to use your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2.
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...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 you various options to help you experience any problem with other VAIO users ❑ The VAIO web site at http://www.vaio.eu/, which offers product information ❑ The Sony... battery compartment. When you contact VAIO Support, you need more assistance, visit the VAIO Support web site at the bottom of the computer; on the bottom or the back panel of the VAIO Care window; If you will be found at http://support.vaio.sony.eu/.
...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 you various options to help you experience any problem with other VAIO users ❑ The VAIO web site at http://www.vaio.eu/, which offers product information ❑ The Sony... battery compartment. When you contact VAIO Support, you need more assistance, visit the VAIO Support web site at the bottom of the computer; on the bottom or the back panel of the VAIO Care window; If you will be found at http://support.vaio.sony.eu/.
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... Condition (page 30) 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.
... Condition (page 30) 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.
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... speakers (stereo) H Built-in specifications. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 39) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 16) C LCD screen (page 139) D VAIO button (page 38) E ASSIST button (page 38) F Ambient light sensor (page 36), (page 180) Measures ambient light intensity for automatically adjusting the LCD brightness to...
... speakers (stereo) H Built-in specifications. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 39) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 16) C LCD screen (page 139) D VAIO button (page 38) E ASSIST button (page 38) F Ambient light sensor (page 36), (page 180) Measures ambient light intensity for automatically adjusting the LCD brightness to...
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... standard, supplied by Sony for your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter. 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward, put your VAIO computer. For your ...safety, it is on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. ! Some VAIO computers may only function with a genuine Sony battery pack. Getting Started > Using ...
... standard, supplied by Sony for your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter. 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward, put your VAIO computer. For your ...safety, it is on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. ! Some VAIO computers may only function with a genuine Sony battery pack. Getting Started > Using ...
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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, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings. To get the most out of the battery pack extends. 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.
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, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings. To get the most out of the battery pack extends. 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.
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... Management (page 123) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 27) for more information. ❑ Change the power saving settings on battery power, you can extend ...
... Management (page 123) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 27) for more information. ❑ Change the power saving settings on battery power, you can extend ...
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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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... button while the computer is in case of emergency, for more information. Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer is found on your computer to keep it running at... an optimum level. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 32 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to recover your computer in Hibernate mode. ✍ See the help file included with the...
... button while the computer is in case of emergency, for more information. Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer is found on your computer to keep it running at... an optimum level. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 32 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to recover your computer in Hibernate mode. ✍ See the help file included with the...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 34) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 37) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 38) ❑ Using the Built-...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 34) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 37) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 38) ❑ Using the Built-...
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... the operating system is selected as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank. Press the Enter key to the computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 34 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
... the operating system is selected as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank. Press the Enter key to the computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 34 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
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... states of power consumption. Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on some software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 35 N Function Changes the size of an image or a document displayed on... the power. For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 27). See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information.
... states of power consumption. Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on some software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 35 N Function Changes the size of an image or a document displayed on... the power. For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 27). See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information.
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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 a time period to turn ... intensity. Blocking the ambient light sensor may not be available on your computer is measured by the ambient light sensor. If your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 36 N Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings Some features and options may turn on and off the keyboard backlight after inactivity of...
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 a time period to turn ... intensity. Blocking the ambient light sensor may not be available on your computer is measured by the ambient light sensor. If your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 36 N Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings Some features and options may turn on and off the keyboard backlight after inactivity of...
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... You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to move forward. With some software applications, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can pinch on the touch pad to keep scrolling without taking the ... disabling the touch pad. Press the right button (4) once. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). 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 while pressing the...
... You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to move forward. With some software applications, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can pinch on the touch pad to keep scrolling without taking the ... disabling the touch pad. Press the right button (4) once. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). 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 while pressing the...
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... ASSIST button Z Drive eject button Functions Launches the Media Gallery or turns the volume on and off , the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Care Rescue. ! Ejects the drive tray. Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is off , depending on . While the computer... is in Hibernate mode. Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is on your ...
... ASSIST button Z Drive eject button Functions Launches the Media Gallery or turns the volume on and off , the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Care Rescue. ! Ejects the drive tray. Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is off , depending on . While the computer... is in Hibernate mode. Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is on your ...
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... built-in the properties window. Do not place your desired icon in camera. Video calls are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 39 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in camera.
... built-in the properties window. Do not place your desired icon in camera. Video calls are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 39 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in camera.
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To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. See the specifications to open the drive. n 40 N The drive tray slides out. 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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive.
To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. See the specifications to open the drive. n 40 N The drive tray slides out. 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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive.