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... Using the Battery Pack 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 26 Using the Power Saving Modes 27 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using the Built-in Camera 35 Using "Memory Stick 36 Using Other...the Multiple Monitors Function 71 Connecting an External Microphone 73 Connecting a USB Device 74 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 76 Setting the Password 77 Using the VAIO Control Center 84 Using the VAIO Power Management 85 Precautions 86 Safety Information 87 Care and Maintenance Information 90 Handling Your Computer ...
... Using the Battery Pack 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 26 Using the Power Saving Modes 27 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using the Built-in Camera 35 Using "Memory Stick 36 Using Other...the Multiple Monitors Function 71 Connecting an External Microphone 73 Connecting a USB Device 74 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 76 Setting the Password 77 Using the VAIO Control Center 84 Using the VAIO Power Management 85 Precautions 86 Safety Information 87 Care and Maintenance Information 90 Handling Your Computer ...
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...to provide you with the Windows 7 Starter operating system, you cannot use some of the features available on models with other editions of the VAIO Control Center How to the on your computer. Among those of -the-art computing experience. ! About Models with Windows 7 Starter On ...models with a state-of your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to find out about the configuration of your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide....
...to provide you with the Windows 7 Starter operating system, you cannot use some of the features available on models with other editions of the VAIO Control Center How to the on your computer. Among those of -the-art computing experience. ! About Models with Windows 7 Starter On ...models with a state-of your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to find out about the configuration of your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide....
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... or press and hold the Microsoft Windows key and press the F1 key. Detailed information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Documentation. 2 Open the folder for your language. 3 Select the guide you want to read. ✍ You can manually browse to the user guides... by going to Computer > VAIO (C:) (your C drive) > Documentation > Documentation and opening the folder for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you learn to use your computer....
... or press and hold the Microsoft Windows key and press the F1 key. Detailed information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Documentation. 2 Open the folder for your language. 3 Select the guide you want to read. ✍ You can manually browse to the user guides... by going to Computer > VAIO (C:) (your C drive) > Documentation > Documentation and opening the folder for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you learn to use your computer....
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...If you can be found on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO computer. In case you have the serial number of your VAIO computer ready at http://www.sonystyle-europe.com. Support Web Sites If you need to other information resources are... also available: ❑ The Club VAIO community at http://club-vaio.com provides the possibility to ask questions to contact VAIO-Link, have any problem with the computer, visit the VAIO-Link web site at http://www.vaio-link.com for troubleshooting guidance. The serial number is ...
...If you can be found on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO computer. In case you have the serial number of your VAIO computer ready at http://www.sonystyle-europe.com. Support Web Sites If you need to other information resources are... also available: ❑ The Club VAIO community at http://club-vaio.com provides the possibility to ask questions to contact VAIO-Link, have any problem with the computer, visit the VAIO-Link web site at http://www.vaio-link.com for troubleshooting guidance. The serial number is ...
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Getting Started > Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 10) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 16) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 17) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 19) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 26) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 27) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 30) n9 N
Getting Started > Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 10) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 16) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 17) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 19) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 26) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 27) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 30) n9 N
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... of your battery pack if you are in use, your computer while it is directly connected to the previous work state is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. If the battery pack runs out of power while the computer is running out of data, you will lose all unsaved data. Your...
... of your battery pack if you are in use, your computer while it is directly connected to the previous work state is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. If the battery pack runs out of power while the computer is running out of data, you will lose all unsaved data. Your...
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... battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 85) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑...
... battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 85) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑...
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... 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. ! The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates for enhancing your VAIO computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more...
... 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. ! The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates for enhancing your VAIO computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more...
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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 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 35) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 36) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 43) ❑ Using the Internet (page 47) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 48) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 49) ❑ Using the Wireless WAN (page 54) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 58) n 31 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 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 35) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 36) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 43) ❑ Using the Internet (page 47) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 48) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 49) ❑ Using the Wireless WAN (page 54) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 58) n 31 N
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank. ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 32 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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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernation n 33 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 27). 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. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernation n 33 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 27). 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. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
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...-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is connected to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only...
...-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is connected to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only...
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... light or low light compensation option in MOTION EYE camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in the main window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 35 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in the properties window. Launching or exiting...
... light or low light compensation option in MOTION EYE camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in the main window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 35 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in the properties window. Launching or exiting...
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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 36 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external...
... 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 36 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external...
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... slot easily, remove it gently and verify you insert "Memory Stick" into place. The "Memory Stick" icon will appear in the proper direction. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 37 N Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick" To insert "Memory Stick" 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot. 2 Hold "Memory Stick" with the...
... slot easily, remove it gently and verify you insert "Memory Stick" into place. The "Memory Stick" icon will appear in the proper direction. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 37 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 insert the media directly into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot without the adaptor, you may not be sure to remove it into an "M2" Duo adaptor. Before using "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2"), be able to insert it from the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 38 N !
If you insert the media directly into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot without the adaptor, you may not be sure to remove it into an "M2" Duo adaptor. Before using "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2"), be able to insert it from the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 38 N !
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... of data may take time to remove "Memory Stick" gently, or it may lose data. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 39 N To remove "Memory Stick" !
... of data may take time to remove "Memory Stick" gently, or it may lose data. If you do, you may pop out unexpectedly. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 39 N To remove "Memory Stick" !
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... Stick Duo" slot. 2 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it may change. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 40 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is formatted by default and is designed to reformat the media...
... Stick Duo" slot. 2 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it may change. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 40 N Formatting "Memory Stick" To format "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is formatted by default and is designed to reformat the media...
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n 41 N It may take time to format "Memory Stick" depending on -screen instructions. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" 6 Click Start. 7 Follow the on the media type.
n 41 N It may take time to format "Memory Stick" depending on -screen instructions. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" 6 Click Start. 7 Follow the on the media type.
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 42 N Notes on Using "Memory Stick" ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded "Memory Stick" with capacity of up to 32 GB that are guaranteed of this technology. ❑ Except for your ... Stick" with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ "MagicGate" is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Improper insertion of September 2009. Use "Memory Stick" with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law. ❑ Do not insert...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 42 N Notes on Using "Memory Stick" ❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded "Memory Stick" with capacity of up to 32 GB that are guaranteed of this technology. ❑ Except for your ... Stick" with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of compatibility. ❑ "MagicGate" is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Improper insertion of September 2009. Use "Memory Stick" with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law. ❑ Do not insert...