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... the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 32 Using the Keyboard 33 Using the Touch Pad 36 Using Special-function Buttons 37 Using the Built-in Camera 38 Using the Optical...an External Display 115 Selecting Display Modes 122 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 123 Connecting an External Microphone 125 Connecting a USB Device 126 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 128 Selecting Performance Modes 129 Setting the Password 132 Using Intel(R) VT 139 Using the...
... the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 32 Using the Keyboard 33 Using the Touch Pad 36 Using Special-function Buttons 37 Using the Built-in Camera 38 Using the Optical...an External Display 115 Selecting Display Modes 122 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 123 Connecting an External Microphone 125 Connecting a USB Device 126 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 128 Selecting Performance Modes 129 Setting the Password 132 Using Intel(R) VT 139 Using the...
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n3 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 143 Adding and Removing Memory 144 Precautions 150 Safety Information 151 Care and Maintenance Information 154 Handling Your Computer 155 Handling the LCD Screen ...
n3 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 143 Adding and Removing Memory 144 Precautions 150 Safety Information 151 Care and Maintenance Information 154 Handling Your Computer 155 Handling the LCD Screen ...
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Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your computer. How to find out about the configuration of -the-art computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of your computer. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look... be available on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of your computer, visit the VAIO Link web site at http://support.vaio.sony.eu/.
Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your computer. How to find out about the configuration of -the-art computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of your computer. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look... be available on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of your computer, visit the VAIO Link web site at http://support.vaio.sony.eu/.
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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 ❑ 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.
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 ❑ 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.
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... Use > Finding More about solving common problems. To view this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Documentation. 2 Open the folder for your language. 3 Select the guide you learn to Computer > VAIO (C:) (your C drive) > Documentation > Documentation and opening the folder for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you want...
... Use > Finding More about solving common problems. To view this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Documentation. 2 Open the folder for your language. 3 Select the guide you learn to Computer > VAIO (C:) (your C drive) > Documentation > Documentation and opening the folder for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you want...
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... number of your serial number, more guidance can visit our products web site at http://www.vaio.eu/, or our online store at http://support.vaio.sony.eu/ for troubleshooting guidance. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. In case you need to other information resources are also available: ❑ The Club...
... number of your serial number, more guidance can visit our products web site at http://www.vaio.eu/, or our online store at http://support.vaio.sony.eu/ for troubleshooting guidance. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. In case you need to other information resources are also available: ❑ The Club...
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Getting Started > Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 18) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28) ❑ Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition (page 30) n 10 N
Getting Started > Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 18) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28) ❑ Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition (page 30) n 10 N
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N A ASSIST button (page 37) B Window arrangement button (page 37) C VAIO button (page 37) D Drive eject button*1 (page 37), (page 39) E Presentation button*2 (page 37) F SPEED mode indicator (page 17), (page 129) G Performance selector switch (page ...
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N A ASSIST button (page 37) B Window arrangement button (page 37) C VAIO button (page 37) D Drive eject button*1 (page 37), (page 39) E Presentation button*2 (page 37) F SPEED mode indicator (page 17), (page 129) G Performance selector switch (page ...
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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 on and not connected to the AC ... pack in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it 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 safety, it away from the computer. ! Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 N To remove the...
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 on and not connected to the AC ... pack in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it 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 safety, it away from the computer. ! Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 N To remove the...
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...Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. 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... your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N Checking the Battery Charge Capacity The battery charge capacity gradually decreases as your...
...Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. 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... your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N Checking the Battery Charge Capacity The battery charge capacity gradually decreases as your...
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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 5 and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 30 N Keeping Your ...
... 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 5 and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 30 N Keeping Your ...
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... the computer is found on your computer in case of emergency, for more information. 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 . ❑ On models without the ASSIST ...button Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Care, and VAIO Care. ! Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 31 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to solve the problem. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is off launches the...
... the computer is found on your computer in case of emergency, for more information. 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 . ❑ On models without the ASSIST ...button Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Care, and VAIO Care. ! Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 31 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to solve the problem. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is off launches the...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 36) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 37) ❑ Using the Built-...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 36) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 37) ❑ Using the Built-...
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... Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be supported depending on and off the built-in speakers or the headphones. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
... Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be supported depending on and off the built-in speakers or the headphones. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
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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 34 N Function Changes the size of power consumption. Provides the lowest ...some software. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. When you execute this command, the states of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on...
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 34 N Function Changes the size of power consumption. Provides the lowest ...some software. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. When you execute this command, the states of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on...
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... and Mouse and Backlit KB. ✍ Ambient light intensity is equipped with a backlit keyboard, you can set a time period to ambient light intensity. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings Some features and options may turn off according to turn on your computer is measured...
... and Mouse and Backlit KB. ✍ Ambient light intensity is equipped with a backlit keyboard, you can set a time period to ambient light intensity. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings Some features and options may turn off according to turn on your computer is measured...
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... image viewer software, you will be able to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button (3) once. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to use the...
... image viewer software, you will be able to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button (3) once. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to use the...
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... equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of your computer. Special-function button Functions ASSIST button Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is assigned to find out about the configuration of the computer. Drive eject button*1 Ejects the optical... disc drive tray. You can change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center. *1 On models with the VAIO Control Center. While the computer is in Hibernate mode. Window arrangement button By default, the window arrangement button...
... equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of your computer. Special-function button Functions ASSIST button Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is assigned to find out about the configuration of the computer. Drive eject button*1 Ejects the optical... disc drive tray. You can change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center. *1 On models with the VAIO Control Center. While the computer is in Hibernate mode. Window arrangement button By default, the window arrangement button...
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.... With the appropriate image capture software, you are possible with the appropriate software. ! Launching or exiting your desired icon in the main window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 38 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the software. ✍ When capturing an image or...
.... With the appropriate image capture software, you are possible with the appropriate software. ! Launching or exiting your desired icon in the main window. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 38 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the software. ✍ When capturing an image or...
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... of the drive tray with a built-in optical disc drive. Some features and options in this section may be available on your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer may not be equipped with the label side facing upward and...
... of the drive tray with a built-in optical disc drive. Some features and options in this section may be available on your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer may not be equipped with the label side facing upward and...