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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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... communications to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the VAIO Link web site at http://support.vaio.sony.eu/. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may...
... communications to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the VAIO Link web site at http://support.vaio.sony.eu/. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may...
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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. 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 ❑ 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. 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 -
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...for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help 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 your language. 3 Select the guide you learn to use your computer. To ... and press the F1 key. On-screen Documentation ❑ User Guide (This manual) - Features of your computer and information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2. Before Use > Finding More about solving common problems. To view this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start , All Programs, and...
...for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help 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 your language. 3 Select the guide you learn to use your computer. To ... and press the F1 key. On-screen Documentation ❑ User Guide (This manual) - Features of your computer and information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2. Before Use > Finding More about solving common problems. To view this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start , All Programs, and...
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... can visit our products web site at http://www.vaio.eu/, or our online store at http://support.vaio.sony.eu/ for troubleshooting guidance. The serial number is located on the VAIO-Link web site. If you have problems locating your VAIO computer. Support Web Sites If you have any problem... with the computer, visit the VAIO-Link web site at http://www....
... can visit our products web site at http://www.vaio.eu/, or our online store at http://support.vaio.sony.eu/ for troubleshooting guidance. The serial number is located on the VAIO-Link web site. If you have problems locating your VAIO computer. Support Web Sites If you have any problem... with the computer, visit the VAIO-Link web site at http://www....
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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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...lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) outward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) outward, put your VAIO computer. Some VAIO computers may only function with a genuine Sony battery pack. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 N To remove the battery pack ! For your safety,... it is highly recommended that meet the quality assurance standard, supplied by Sony for your fingertip underneath the tab ...
...lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) outward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) outward, put your VAIO computer. Some VAIO computers may only function with a genuine Sony battery pack. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 N To remove the battery pack ! For your safety,... it is highly recommended that meet the quality assurance standard, supplied by Sony for your fingertip underneath the tab ...
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...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. To get the most out 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 ...
...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. To get the most out 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 ...
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...Be sure to download the updates. 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. 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. !
...Be sure to download the updates. 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. 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. !
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...computer. Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is on your computer to keep it running at an optimum level. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer is in Hibernate mode. ✍ 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 31 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to solve the problem. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in case of emergency, for more information. On models...
...computer. Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is on your computer to keep it running at an optimum level. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer is in Hibernate mode. ✍ 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 31 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to solve the problem. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in case of emergency, for more information. On models...
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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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... connected external display. Switches the display output between your computer screen and an external display. Press the Enter key to the computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
... connected external display. Switches the display output between your computer screen and an external display. Press the Enter key to the computer screen. 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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... original state, use the power button to the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 34 N Function Changes the size of an image...
... original state, use the power button to the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 34 N Function Changes the size of an image...
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... the keyboard light to automatically turn on and off according to turn off the keyboard backlight after inactivity of keyboard operations. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings Some features and options may turn on the keyboard backlight.... To change the backlit keyboard settings 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Keyboard and Mouse and Backlit KB. ✍ Ambient light intensity is equipped with a backlit keyboard, you can set...
... the keyboard light to automatically turn on and off according to turn off the keyboard backlight after inactivity of keyboard operations. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings Some features and options may turn on the keyboard backlight.... To change the backlit keyboard settings 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Keyboard and Mouse and Backlit KB. ✍ Ambient light intensity is equipped with a backlit keyboard, you can set...
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...horizontally. n 36 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Flick Pinch Description Slide your finger along the bottom edge to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button twice in circles on the touch pad to keep scrolling without taking the finger off the touch pad (the..., you can move forward. Press the right button (4) once. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to place the pointer (2) on an item or object.
...horizontally. n 36 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Flick Pinch Description Slide your finger along the bottom edge to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Press the left button twice in circles on the touch pad to keep scrolling without taking the finger off the touch pad (the..., you can move forward. Press the right button (4) once. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to place the pointer (2) on an item or object.
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...a built-in optical disc drive. *2 On models without a built-in optical disc drive. You can change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center. *1 On models with special buttons to help you use specific functions of your computer. To resume the previous window state, .... Window arrangement button By default, the window arrangement button shows all fit on and off , the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Care Rescue. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 37 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is in Hibernate mode. Some features and...
...a built-in optical disc drive. *2 On models without a built-in optical disc drive. You can change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center. *1 On models with special buttons to help you use specific functions of your computer. To resume the previous window state, .... Window arrangement button By default, the window arrangement button shows all fit on and off , the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Care Rescue. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 37 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is in Hibernate mode. Some features and...
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... Companion 3, and WebCam Companion 3. 2 Click your desired icon in camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-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 a built-in the properties window. Do not place...
... Companion 3, and WebCam Companion 3. 2 Click your desired icon in camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-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 a built-in the properties window. Do not place...
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... features and options in optical disc drive. Do not exert pressure on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer may be equipped with the label side facing upward and gently...
... features and options in optical disc drive. Do not exert pressure on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer may be equipped with the label side facing upward and gently...