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...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 32 Using the Power Saving Modes 33 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 36 Using Your VAIO Computer 39 Using the Keyboard 40 Using the Touch Pad 43 Using Special-function Buttons 44 Using the Quick Web Access Function 45... the Multiple Monitors Function 117 Connecting a USB Device 119 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 121 Selecting Performance Modes 122 Setting the Password 124 Using Intel(R) VT 130 Using the VAIO Control Center 131 Using the VAIO Power Management 132 Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use 133 Protecting the Hard...
...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 32 Using the Power Saving Modes 33 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 36 Using Your VAIO Computer 39 Using the Keyboard 40 Using the Touch Pad 43 Using Special-function Buttons 44 Using the Quick Web Access Function 45... the Multiple Monitors Function 117 Connecting a USB Device 119 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 121 Selecting Performance Modes 122 Setting the Password 124 Using Intel(R) VT 130 Using the VAIO Control Center 131 Using the VAIO Power Management 132 Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use 133 Protecting the Hard...
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n3 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 136 Adding and Removing Memory 137 Precautions 143 Safety Information 144 Care and Maintenance Information 147 Handling Your Computer 148 Handling the LCD Screen ...
n3 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 136 Adding and Removing Memory 137 Precautions 143 Safety Information 144 Care and Maintenance Information 147 Handling Your Computer 148 Handling the LCD Screen ...
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...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://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ For ...customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in audio...
...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://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ For ...customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in audio...
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Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Information 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 ❑ Safety Information -
Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Information 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 ❑ Safety Information -
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... available information varies depending on your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and more. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information. General information of your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help with my VAIO Get help files - Before Use...
... available information varies depending on your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and more. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information. General information of your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help with my VAIO Get help files - Before Use...
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...searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ 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 site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows...
...searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ 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 site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows...
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... receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the...operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO computer. Visit the web site at the lower right corner of the display on the Sony online support web site. Customer Information Center If you do not find the contact numbers ...
... receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the...operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO computer. Visit the web site at the lower right corner of the display on the Sony online support web site. Customer Information Center If you do not find the contact numbers ...
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... Condition (page 36) 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 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer.
... Condition (page 36) 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 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer.
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 14 N A ASSIST button (page 44) B WEB button* (page 44) C VAIO button (page 44) D Wireless Display button* (page 44) E Drive eject button (page 44), (page 48) F Performance selector switch (page 122) G WIRELESS switch (page 69), (page 74), (page 79) H WIRELESS indicator (page 20) I Charge indicator (page 20) J Disc drive indicator (page 20) K Built-in microphone (monaural) * Your computer is equipped with either of the buttons.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 14 N A ASSIST button (page 44) B WEB button* (page 44) C VAIO button (page 44) D Wireless Display button* (page 44) E Drive eject button (page 44), (page 48) F Performance selector switch (page 122) G WIRELESS switch (page 69), (page 74), (page 79) H WIRELESS indicator (page 20) I Charge indicator (page 20) J Disc drive indicator (page 20) K Built-in microphone (monaural) * Your computer is equipped with either of the buttons.
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To get the most out of the battery pack. 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, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 30 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 extends.
To get the most out of the battery pack. 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, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 30 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 extends.
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... on battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following the steps in Checking the Battery Charge Capacity (page 30). See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 132) for more information on the Power Options.
... on battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following the steps in Checking the Battery Charge Capacity (page 30). See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 132) for more information on the Power Options.
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...Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 36 N Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. 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 and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to update your...
...Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 36 N Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. 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 and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to update your...
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...the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer is on. ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Care. ✍ See the help file included with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is found on your computer in ...Optimum Condition n 38 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to solve the problem. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to recover your computer to keep it running at an optimum level. Launch ...
...the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer is on. ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Care. ✍ See the help file included with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is found on your computer in ...Optimum Condition n 38 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to solve the problem. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to recover your computer to keep it running at an optimum level. Launch ...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 40) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 43) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 44) ❑ Using the Quick ...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 40) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 43) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 44) ❑ Using the Quick ...
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.../F4): volume control Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Function Disables and enables the touch pad. Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 40 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key...
.../F4): volume control Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Function Disables and enables the touch pad. Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 40 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key...
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...your computer screen and an external display. For details on some software. Use of power consumption. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the computer screen. In such ... bigger and closer (zoom in storage device and the system power is selected as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 41 N Function ...
...your computer screen and an external display. For details on some software. Use of power consumption. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the computer screen. In such ... bigger and closer (zoom in storage device and the system power is selected as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 41 N Function ...
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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 Keyboard. ✍ Ambient light intensity is equipped with a backlit keyboard, you can set a time period to turn ... operations. Additionally, you can set the keyboard light to ambient light intensity. Blocking the ambient light sensor may turn on the keyboard backlight. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 42 N Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings If 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 Keyboard. ✍ Ambient light intensity is equipped with a backlit keyboard, you can set a time period to turn ... operations. Additionally, you can set the keyboard light to ambient light intensity. Blocking the ambient light sensor may turn on the keyboard backlight. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 42 N Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings If your computer is measured by the ambient light sensor.
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On web browser software or image viewer software, you can also use only the keyboard for zooming. You can move forward. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad by pressing the Fn+F1 keys. Slide your finger ... the touch pad to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can flick left button. With some software applications, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center to move your finger on the touch pad. Press the left button twice in quick motion on the touch pad while pressing the...
On web browser software or image viewer software, you can also use only the keyboard for zooming. You can move forward. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad by pressing the Fn+F1 keys. Slide your finger ... the touch pad to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can flick left button. With some software applications, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center to move your finger on the touch pad. Press the left button twice in quick motion on the touch pad while pressing the...
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... the Intel® Wireless Display. See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 45) for example, when the Windows does not start. VAIO button Executes the task that is in Sleep mode or Hibernate mode. Some features and options in this function. The WEB button is not functional... is assigned to the button by default. While the computer is equipped with special buttons to help you can wirelessly connect your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 44 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is off , the WEB button activates the Quick Web Access...
... the Intel® Wireless Display. See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 45) for example, when the Windows does not start. VAIO button Executes the task that is in Sleep mode or Hibernate mode. Some features and options in this function. The WEB button is not functional... is assigned to the button by default. While the computer is equipped with special buttons to help you can wirelessly connect your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 44 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is off , the WEB button activates the Quick Web Access...
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... the Quick Web Access Function To activate the Quick Web Access function, your computer. Some features and options in the initial setup wizard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 45 N Using the Quick Web Access Function The Quick Web Access function enables you have completed the initial...
... the Quick Web Access Function To activate the Quick Web Access function, your computer. Some features and options in the initial setup wizard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 45 N Using the Quick Web Access Function The Quick Web Access function enables you have completed the initial...