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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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...computing, and communications to find out about the configuration of -the-art computing experience. ! How to provide you with a state-of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied ...items may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to the on your computer, visit the VAIO Support web site at http://support.vaio.sony.eu/.
...computing, and communications to find out about the configuration of -the-art computing experience. ! How to provide you with a state-of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied ...items may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to the on your computer, visit the VAIO Support web site at http://support.vaio.sony.eu/.
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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. 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. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
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. 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. 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 - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2. 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.
On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User Guide - To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Windows Help and Support - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2. 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.
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... offers product information ❑ The Sony style online store at the bottom of the VAIO Care window; If you need more assistance, visit the VAIO Support web site at http://www.vaio.eu/, which offers you experience any problem with other VAIO users ❑ The VAIO web site at http://support.vaio.sony.eu/. on the bottom or...
... offers product information ❑ The Sony style online store at the bottom of the VAIO Care window; If you need more assistance, visit the VAIO Support web site at http://www.vaio.eu/, which offers you experience any problem with other VAIO users ❑ The VAIO web site at http://support.vaio.sony.eu/. on the bottom or...
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... completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Before starting your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 10 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner...
... completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Before starting your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 10 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner...
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... due to an optimum level. 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...
... due to an optimum level. 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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...Using the Battery Pack n 21 N To remove the battery pack ! For your safety, it away from the computer. ! Some VAIO computers may only function with a genuine Sony battery pack. You will lose all unsaved data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is highly recommended that you use ...genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapters that meet the quality assurance standard, supplied by Sony for your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack ...
...Using the Battery Pack n 21 N To remove the battery pack ! For your safety, it away from the computer. ! Some VAIO computers may only function with a genuine Sony battery pack. You will lose all unsaved data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is highly recommended that you use ...genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapters that meet the quality assurance standard, supplied by Sony for your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack ...
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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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...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... VAIO computer with the following software applications for enhancing your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum ...
...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... VAIO computer with the following software applications for enhancing your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum ...
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... On models with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is in case of emergency, for more information. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is on your computer. On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer is found on .... ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Care, and VAIO Care. ! The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to solve the problem. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 32 N Using the...
... On models with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is in case of emergency, for more information. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is on your computer. On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer is found on .... ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Care, and VAIO Care. ! The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to solve the problem. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 32 N Using 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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... multiple monitors may not be used only after the operating system is selected as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 34 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Use of your computer screen. To increase...
... multiple monitors may not be used only after the operating system is selected as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 34 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Use of your computer screen. To increase...
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...+F9 keys. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 35 N Function Changes the size of power consumption. See the help file...
...+F9 keys. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 35 N Function Changes the size of power consumption. See the help file...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 36 N Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings Some features and options may turn off according to ambient light intensity. If your computer. ... may not be available on your computer is measured by the ambient light sensor. 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 automatically...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 36 N Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings Some features and options may turn off according to ambient light intensity. If your computer. ... may not be available on your computer is measured by the ambient light sensor. 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 automatically...
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... touch pad while a mouse is available only with two fingers for pointer operations. 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 flick left button. Slide your finger along the bottom edge...applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. 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. Slide ...
... touch pad while a mouse is available only with two fingers for pointer operations. 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 flick left button. Slide your finger along the bottom edge...applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. 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. Slide ...
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... mode. Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is on your model. Ejects the drive tray. n 38 N Special-function button VAIO button 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. ! 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 off ...
... mode. Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is on your model. Ejects the drive tray. n 38 N Special-function button VAIO button 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. ! 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 off ...
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... the low light or low light compensation option in camera. To use the software, see the help file included with the appropriate software. ! 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. Video calls are using the...
... the low light or low light compensation option in camera. To use the software, see the help file included with the appropriate software. ! 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. Video calls are using the...
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The drive tray slides out. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. n 40 N To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. 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. See the specifications to open the drive.
The drive tray slides out. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. n 40 N To insert a disc 1 Turn on your computer. 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. See the specifications to open the drive.