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...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 33 Using the Power Saving Modes 34 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 37 Using Your VAIO Computer 40 Using the Keyboard 41 Using the Touch Pad 44 Using Special-function Buttons 45 Using the Quick Web Access Function 46... 117 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 118 Connecting a USB Device 120 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 122 Selecting Performance Modes 123 Setting the Password 125 Using the VAIO Control Center 131 Using the VAIO Power Management 132 Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use 133 Protecting the Hard Disk 135
...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 33 Using the Power Saving Modes 34 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 37 Using Your VAIO Computer 40 Using the Keyboard 41 Using the Touch Pad 44 Using Special-function Buttons 45 Using the Quick Web Access Function 46... 117 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 118 Connecting a USB Device 120 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 122 Selecting Performance Modes 123 Setting the Password 125 Using the VAIO Control Center 131 Using the VAIO Power Management 132 Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use 133 Protecting the Hard Disk 135
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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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... 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://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://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 this VAIO® computer and welcome to the on your computer. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look...
... 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://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://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 this VAIO® computer and welcome to the on your computer. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look...
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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. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Regulations - Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Regulations 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 ❑ Safety Regulations - Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Regulations carefully.
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... Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2. Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help menu on the model you need. On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User Guide - Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless...
... Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2. Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help menu on the model you need. On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User Guide - Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless...
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...Database 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://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 ...
...Database 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://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 ...
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...The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The ...the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO computer. Visit the web site at a U.S. Sony Technicians can find the nearest location. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sony.com/store to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the...
...The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The ...the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO computer. Visit the web site at a U.S. Sony Technicians can find the nearest location. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sony.com/store to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the...
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... Condition (page 37) 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 37) 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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... lock indicator (page 20) E Caps lock indicator (page 20) F Scroll lock indicator (page 20) G Keyboard (page 41) H ASSIST button (page 45) I WEB button* (page 45) J VAIO button (page 45) K Wireless Display button* (page 45) L LCD screen (page 150) M Built-in camera indicator (page 20) C Ambient light sensor (page 43), (page 193...
... lock indicator (page 20) E Caps lock indicator (page 20) F Scroll lock indicator (page 20) G Keyboard (page 41) H ASSIST button (page 45) I WEB button* (page 45) J VAIO button (page 45) K Wireless Display button* (page 45) L LCD screen (page 150) M Built-in camera indicator (page 20) C Ambient light sensor (page 43), (page 193...
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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 extends. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 31 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. To get the most out of the battery pack, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings.
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 extends. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 31 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. To get the most out of the battery pack, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings.
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See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 132) for more information on the Power Options. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 34) for more information. ✍ For more ...
See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 132) for more information on the Power Options. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 34) for more information. ✍ For more ...
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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 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 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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...Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer to recover your computer in Optimum Condition n 39 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to keep it running at an optimum level. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in case of emergency...computer is on your computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to solve the problem. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is found on . ...
...Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer to recover your computer in Optimum Condition n 39 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to keep it running at an optimum level. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in case of emergency...computer is on your computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to solve the problem. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is found on . ...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 41) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 44) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 45) ❑ Using the Quick ...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 41) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 44) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 45) ❑ Using the Quick ...
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...+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 41 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
...+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 41 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
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..., and then press the Enter key to switch the display output to select the display output. ! See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the size of power consumption. When you disconnect a display cable from your computer screen and an external display... the Enter key to the computer screen. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 42 N Function Switches the ...
..., and then press the Enter key to switch the display output to select the display output. ! See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Changes the size of power consumption. When you disconnect a display cable from your computer screen and an external display... the Enter key to the computer screen. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 42 N Function Switches the ...
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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 ... turn on and off the keyboard backlight after inactivity of keyboard operations. Additionally, you can set the keyboard light to ambient light intensity. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 43 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 ... turn on and off the keyboard backlight after inactivity of keyboard operations. Additionally, you can set the keyboard light to ambient light intensity. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 43 N Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings If your computer is measured by the ambient light sensor.
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can flick left to move backward and flick right to move your finger in circles ... feature). You can disable/enable the touch pad by pressing the Fn+F1 keys. With some software applications, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can move forward.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can flick left to move backward and flick right to move your finger in circles ... feature). You can disable/enable the touch pad by pressing the Fn+F1 keys. With some software applications, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can move forward.
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...drive tray. * Your computer is equipped with special buttons to find out about the configuration of your computer with the VAIO Control Center. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 45 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with either of the ...buttons. Some features and options in case of the computer. The VAIO Care Rescue can wirelessly connect your computer. When used with a wireless display adapter unit (not supplied), you use specific functions of emergency...
...drive tray. * Your computer is equipped with special buttons to find out about the configuration of your computer with the VAIO Control Center. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 45 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with either of the ...buttons. Some features and options in case of the computer. The VAIO Care Rescue can wirelessly connect your computer. When used with a wireless display adapter unit (not supplied), you use specific functions of emergency...
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To activate the Quick Web Access function 1 Press the WEB button on your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 46 N Using the Quick Web Access Function The Quick Web Access function enables you have completed the initial ...
To activate the Quick Web Access function 1 Press the WEB button on your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 46 N Using the Quick Web Access Function The Quick Web Access function enables you have completed the initial ...