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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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...To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer, visit the VAIO Link web site at http://support.vaio.sony.eu/. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -... computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with a state-of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to find out about the configuration of -the-art computing experience. !
...To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer, visit the VAIO Link web site at http://support.vaio.sony.eu/. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -... computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with a state-of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to find out about the configuration of -the-art computing experience. !
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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. 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.
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...key. On-screen Documentation ❑ User Guide (This manual) - A comprehensive resource for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you learn to Computer > VAIO (C:) (your C drive) > Documentation > Documentation and opening the folder for your language. 3 Select the guide you want to read. ✍ You can ...manually browse to the user guides by going to use your computer. 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,...
...key. On-screen Documentation ❑ User Guide (This manual) - A comprehensive resource for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you learn to Computer > VAIO (C:) (your C drive) > Documentation > Documentation and opening the folder for your language. 3 Select the guide you want to read. ✍ You can ...manually browse to the user guides by going to use your computer. 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,...
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...battery compartment of your VAIO computer. The serial number is located on the VAIO-Link web site. If you have problems locating 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. Support Web Sites If you have any problem with the computer, visit the VAIO-Link web site at http://www.sonystyle-europe.com.
...battery compartment of your VAIO computer. The serial number is located on the VAIO-Link web site. If you have problems locating 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. Support Web Sites If you have any problem with the computer, visit the VAIO-Link web site at http://www.sonystyle-europe.com.
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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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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 N To remove the battery pack ! Some VAIO computers may only function with a genuine Sony battery pack. For your safety, it away from the computer. ! You will lose all unsaved data if you remove the battery pack while your computer ...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 fingertip underneath the tab (3) on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in the ...
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 N To remove the battery pack ! Some VAIO computers may only function with a genuine Sony battery pack. For your safety, it away from the computer. ! You will lose all unsaved data if you remove the battery pack while your computer ...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 fingertip underneath the tab (3) on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in the ...
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... Center. Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 141) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as the number of battery charging increases or... the duration of use of the battery pack. 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 ...
... Center. Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 141) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as the number of battery charging increases or... the duration of use of the battery pack. 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 ...
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... Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 30 N Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. 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. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to update your...
... Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 30 N Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. 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. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to update your...
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...computer is 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 recover your computer in Hibernate mode. ✍ See the... help file included with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-...
...computer is 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 recover your computer in Hibernate mode. ✍ See the... help file included with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-...
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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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... and then the M or , key, or keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the LCD brightness of multiple monitors...
... and then the M or , key, or keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the LCD brightness of multiple monitors...
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... and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on the power. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. For details on some software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 34 N Function Changes the size of...
... and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on the power. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. For details on some software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 34 N Function Changes the size of...
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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 KB. ✍ Ambient light intensity is equipped with a backlit keyboard, you can set a time period to turn... off the keyboard backlight after inactivity of keyboard operations. Additionally, you can set the keyboard light to automatically turn on the keyboard backlight. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings Some features and options may turn on your computer is measured by the ambient light...
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 a time period to turn... off the keyboard backlight after inactivity of keyboard operations. Additionally, you can set the keyboard light to automatically turn on the keyboard backlight. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings Some features and options may turn on your computer is measured by the ambient light...
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Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is engaged, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with two fingers ... without taking the finger off the touch pad (the scroll function is connected to your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the...
Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is engaged, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with two fingers ... without taking the finger off the touch pad (the scroll function is connected to your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the...
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... previous window state, press this section may not be available on your model. You can change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center. Window arrangement button By default, the window arrangement button shows all fit on . You can change the default assignment with ...windows by default. While the computer is off , depending on your computer. Drive eject button*1 Ejects the optical disc drive tray. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 37 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to find out about the ...
... previous window state, press this section may not be available on your model. You can change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center. Window arrangement button By default, the window arrangement button shows all fit on . You can change the default assignment with ...windows by default. While the computer is off , depending on your computer. Drive eject button*1 Ejects the optical disc drive tray. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 37 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to find out about the ...
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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 camera. Launching or exiting your instant ...
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 camera. Launching or exiting your instant ...
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.... 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to hold the bottom of your computer. The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in optical disc drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer may not be equipped with a built-in the middle of the...
.... 2 Press the drive eject button (1) to hold the bottom of your computer. The drive tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in optical disc drive. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 39 N Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer may not be equipped with a built-in the middle of the...
