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n2 N Contents Before Use 4 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 6 Ergonomic Considerations 11 Getting Started 13 Locating Controls and Ports 14 About the Indicator ... Your Computer Safely 25 Using the Power Saving Modes 26 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 32 Using the Keyboard 33 Using the Touch Pad 35 Using the Special-function Button 36 Using the Built-in... Selecting Display Modes 68 Connecting an External Microphone 69 Connecting a USB Device 70 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 72 Setting the Password 73 Using AMD-V 79 Using the...
n2 N Contents Before Use 4 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 6 Ergonomic Considerations 11 Getting Started 13 Locating Controls and Ports 14 About the Indicator ... Your Computer Safely 25 Using the Power Saving Modes 26 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 32 Using the Keyboard 33 Using the Touch Pad 35 Using the Special-function Button 36 Using the Built-in... Selecting Display Modes 68 Connecting an External Microphone 69 Connecting a USB Device 70 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 72 Setting the Password 73 Using AMD-V 79 Using the...
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.../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/ External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied...
.../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/ External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied...
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Before Use > n5 N About Models with Windows 7 Starter On models 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 Among those described in this User Guide, for example, you cannot use the following: ❑ Ad-hoc connections of the wireless LAN function ❑ Multiple Monitors function ❑ Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting of the Windows 7 operating system.
Before Use > n5 N About Models with Windows 7 Starter On models 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 Among those described in this User Guide, for example, you cannot use the following: ❑ Ad-hoc connections of the wireless LAN function ❑ Multiple Monitors function ❑ Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting of the Windows 7 operating system.
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Information carefully. An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Information carefully. An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
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... and model specific user guide on the model you need. Use my VAIO Get assistance with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. The available information varies depending on your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and more. On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User Guide - Before Use > Finding More about Your...
... and model specific user guide on the model you need. Use my VAIO Get assistance with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. The available information varies depending on your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and more. On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User Guide - Before Use > Finding More about Your...
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... able to find out about the configuration of your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Information about Your VAIO Computer n8 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. You may not be included with the preinstalled software programs on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™...
... able to find out about the configuration of your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Information about Your VAIO Computer n8 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. You may not be included with the preinstalled software programs on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™...
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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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... digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at our site, you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. You can find the contact numbers on your computer 4 The hardware ... that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you do not find the nearest location. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on the ...
... digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at our site, you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. You can find the contact numbers on your computer 4 The hardware ... that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you do not find the nearest location. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on the ...
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... Condition (page 29) 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 13 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer.
... Condition (page 29) 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 13 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer.
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... of the features described in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. See About Models with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 26) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in this User Guide.
... of the features described in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. See About Models with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 26) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in this User Guide.
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... 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 and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 29 N Keeping Your 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 and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 29 N Keeping Your Computer...
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...Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer...an optimum level. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 31 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to recover your computer to solve the problem. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is on. ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, ...
...Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer...an optimum level. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 31 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to recover your computer to solve the problem. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is on. ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, ...
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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 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 35) ❑ Using the Special-function Button (page 36) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 37) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 38) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 44) ❑ Using the Internet (page 48) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 49) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 50) ❑ Using the BLUETOOTH Function (page 54) n 32 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 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 35) ❑ Using the Special-function Button (page 36) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 37) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 38) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 44) ❑ Using the Internet (page 48) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 49) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 50) ❑ Using the BLUETOOTH Function (page 54) n 32 N
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... twice while holding down the Fn key, and then press the Enter key to switch the display output to select the display output. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease the volume, keep pressing the...
... twice while holding down the Fn key, and then press the Enter key to switch the display output to select the display output. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease the volume, keep pressing the...
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For details on the power. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in storage device and the system power is turned off. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernation n 34 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 26).
For details on the power. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in storage device and the system power is turned off. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernation n 34 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 26).
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...touch pad. Press the left button. Slide your computer. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger ...on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the touch pad. 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 with applications that support...
...touch pad. Press the left button. Slide your computer. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger ...on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the touch pad. 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 with applications that support...
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... of emergency, for more information. ! Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is off, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Care Rescue. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Special-function Button n 36 N Using the Special-function Button Your computer is equipped with the special button to... recover the computer in Hibernate mode. See Using the VAIO Care (page 31) for example, when the Windows does not start. While the computer is in case of the computer. Special-function button...
... of emergency, for more information. ! Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is off, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Care Rescue. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Special-function Button n 36 N Using the Special-function Button Your computer is equipped with the special button to... recover the computer in Hibernate mode. See Using the VAIO Care (page 31) for example, when the Windows does not start. While the computer is in case of the computer. Special-function button...
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... not displayed smoothly, click the current resolution of the capturing image at the upper right of the main window and lower the resolution. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 37 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in camera. To use the software, see...
... not displayed smoothly, click the current resolution of the capturing image at the upper right of the main window and lower the resolution. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 37 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in camera. To use the software, see...
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... data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. For the latest information about "Memory Stick", visit http://www.sony.net/memorycard/. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 38 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it can accommodate the following sizes and types of media: ❑...
... data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. For the latest information about "Memory Stick", visit http://www.sony.net/memorycard/. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 38 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it can accommodate the following sizes and types of media: ❑...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 39 N Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick" To insert "Memory Stick" 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot. 2 Hold "Memory Stick" with the ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 39 N Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick" To insert "Memory Stick" 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot. 2 Hold "Memory Stick" with the ...