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Welcome 9 Using Your VAIO PictureBook Computer ... 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Functions of the keyboard keys 13 Combinations and functions with the Windows key .........14 Indicators 15 Indicator lights ... Using the Indicate Window 27 Selecting a mode 28 Selecting a menu item 29 To change the Jog Dial settings 29 Using the Jog Dial Navigator with Sony software 29 Using Memory Stick Media 31 Types of Memory Stick media 31 Notes on using Memory Stick media 33 Using PC Cards 34 To...
Welcome 9 Using Your VAIO PictureBook Computer ... 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Functions of the keyboard keys 13 Combinations and functions with the Windows key .........14 Indicators 15 Indicator lights ... Using the Indicate Window 27 Selecting a mode 28 Selecting a menu item 29 To change the Jog Dial settings 29 Using the Jog Dial Navigator with Sony software 29 Using Memory Stick Media 31 Types of Memory Stick media 31 Notes on using Memory Stick media 33 Using PC Cards 34 To...
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VAIO® Computer User Guide Using Power Saving Modes 37 Normal mode 37 Standby mode 37 Hibernate mode 37 Notes on power saving modes 38 Connecting a ...
VAIO® Computer User Guide Using Power Saving Modes 37 Normal mode 37 Standby mode 37 Hibernate mode 37 Notes on power saving modes 38 Connecting a ...
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...-R disc 57 Notes on using i.LINK optical disc drives 58 Connecting a USB Mouse 59 To connect a USB mouse 59 Connecting VAIO Computers 60 Connecting with i.LINK 60 To connect two VAIO computers 60 Connecting an i.LINK Device 62 Connecting an External Display 65 To connect a computer display 65 To connect a projector 66...
...-R disc 57 Notes on using i.LINK optical disc drives 58 Connecting a USB Mouse 59 To connect a USB mouse 59 Connecting VAIO Computers 60 Connecting with i.LINK 60 To connect two VAIO computers 60 Connecting an i.LINK Device 62 Connecting an External Display 65 To connect a computer display 65 To connect a projector 66...
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... Digital Assistant 75 The Wireless LAN Access Point 75 The Wireless LAN PC Card 76 Customizing Your VAIO Computer..........77 Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen 78 Sony Notebook Setup tabs 79 Controlling Power Management 80 To view the Power Management status icons 80 Power ...Battery Information 85 Battery icon descriptions 86 Displaying detailed battery information 86 Selecting the Display Mode 88 Changing the window design of Sony software 89 Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option 91 To Change the Language Option 91 To Change Numbers, Currency, Time...
... Digital Assistant 75 The Wireless LAN Access Point 75 The Wireless LAN PC Card 76 Customizing Your VAIO Computer..........77 Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen 78 Sony Notebook Setup tabs 79 Controlling Power Management 80 To view the Power Management status icons 80 Power ...Battery Information 85 Battery icon descriptions 86 Displaying detailed battery information 86 Selecting the Display Mode 88 Changing the window design of Sony software 89 Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option 91 To Change the Language Option 91 To Change Numbers, Currency, Time...
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VAIO® Computer User Guide Troubleshooting the LCD Screen 126 My LCD screen is blank 126 The image on my connected external display is not centered ... icon doesn't appear even though it is connected 129 My optical drive is not working 130 Troubleshooting i.LINK devices 131 I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO computers when using an i.LINK cable 131 I cannot export images to be disconnected or turned off" appears. 130 My PC Card is not playing my...
VAIO® Computer User Guide Troubleshooting the LCD Screen 126 My LCD screen is blank 126 The image on my connected external display is not centered ... icon doesn't appear even though it is connected 129 My optical drive is not working 130 Troubleshooting i.LINK devices 131 I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO computers when using an i.LINK cable 131 I cannot export images to be disconnected or turned off" appears. 130 My PC Card is not playing my...
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...Click here to find the latest updates and supplemental information about , and that information will be displayed in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. Click here to view your computer. This user guide provides detailed information on your ...purchase of using your new VAIO computer, from keyboard functions to learn more about your computer's hardware specifications and software information. 9 In the left navigation window...
...Click here to find the latest updates and supplemental information about , and that information will be displayed in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. Click here to view your computer. This user guide provides detailed information on your ...purchase of using your new VAIO computer, from keyboard functions to learn more about your computer's hardware specifications and software information. 9 In the left navigation window...
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Using Your VAIO PictureBook Computer This section describes the following aspects of your new computer: ❑ Using the Keyboard ❑ Using the MOTION EYE Camera ❑ Using the Pointing Device ❑ Using the Jog Dial Control ❑ Using Memory Stick Media ❑ Using PC Cards ❑ Using Power Saving Modes ❑ Connecting a Telephone Cable ❑ Connecting to a Local Area Network 11
Using Your VAIO PictureBook Computer This section describes the following aspects of your new computer: ❑ Using the Keyboard ❑ Using the MOTION EYE Camera ❑ Using the Pointing Device ❑ Using the Jog Dial Control ❑ Using Memory Stick Media ❑ Using PC Cards ❑ Using Power Saving Modes ❑ Connecting a Telephone Cable ❑ Connecting to a Local Area Network 11
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VAIO® Computer User Guide Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter's, but your computer keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer-related tasks. Keyboard Escape key Function keys Print Screen key Correction keys Shift key Ctrl key Fn key Alt key Windows® key Shift key Applications key Numeric keypad area Navigation keys 12
VAIO® Computer User Guide Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter's, but your computer keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer-related tasks. Keyboard Escape key Function keys Print Screen key Correction keys Shift key Ctrl key Fn key Alt key Windows® key Shift key Applications key Numeric keypad area Navigation keys 12
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VAIO® Computer User Guide Key Description Operator keys (Shift, Ctrl, Alt keys) Several keys are always used in many applications, instead of clicking the right .... The Fn keys at least one other keys to give commands. Windows® key The key with the Windows key Combination + F1 + Tab + E Function Displays VAIO® Help and Support Center window. it is used with another key, the Ctrl (Control) and Alt (Alternate) keys offer another way to issue commands...
VAIO® Computer User Guide Key Description Operator keys (Shift, Ctrl, Alt keys) Several keys are always used in many applications, instead of clicking the right .... The Fn keys at least one other keys to give commands. Windows® key The key with the Windows key Combination + F1 + Tab + E Function Displays VAIO® Help and Support Center window. it is used with another key, the Ctrl (Control) and Alt (Alternate) keys offer another way to issue commands...
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... switch to The Memory Stick media is not the Memory Stick media. (Do being accessed. in the The alphanumeric character keys numeric keypad are active. VAIO® Computer User Guide Indicator lights Light Memory Stick® Num Lock On Off Data is read from or written to an external display or...
... switch to The Memory Stick media is not the Memory Stick media. (Do being accessed. in the The alphanumeric character keys numeric keypad are active. VAIO® Computer User Guide Indicator lights Light Memory Stick® Num Lock On Off Data is read from or written to an external display or...
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... disc drive. When you turn on the power. Only LCD LCD and external display Only external display Select one display at a time to turn on . VAIO® Computer User Guide Combinations/ Feature Fn+ only/ (F8) Control AV Out Fn+ (F12) Hibernate Fn+B Bass Boost Functions Toggles between LCD and TV once...
... disc drive. When you turn on the power. Only LCD LCD and external display Only external display Select one display at a time to turn on . VAIO® Computer User Guide Combinations/ Feature Fn+ only/ (F8) Control AV Out Fn+ (F12) Hibernate Fn+B Bass Boost Functions Toggles between LCD and TV once...
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... 6 Half-press the CAPTURE button on the Windows® taskbar, select All Programs, select Smart Capture Premium, and click Smart Capture Premium Online Help. 20 VAIO® Computer User Guide Turning MOTION EYE 5 Adjust the focusing ring.
... 6 Half-press the CAPTURE button on the Windows® taskbar, select All Programs, select Smart Capture Premium, and click Smart Capture Premium Online Help. 20 VAIO® Computer User Guide Turning MOTION EYE 5 Adjust the focusing ring.
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... color. 5 Click OK. 22 The level settings increase as the slider is moved to the right, and decrease as it is suitable for outdoor capturing. VAIO® Computer User Guide 3 Click the Image tab and drag the slider to the left . 4 Click the Mode tab, and then click the item you...
... color. 5 Click OK. 22 The level settings increase as the slider is moved to the right, and decrease as it is suitable for outdoor capturing. VAIO® Computer User Guide 3 Click the Image tab and drag the slider to the left . 4 Click the Mode tab, and then click the item you...
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Click Press the left button twice. 24 Using the Pointing Device Pointing device Left button Center button Right button Action Description Point Press the pointing device in a direction to , select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. VAIO® Computer User Guide Using the Pointing Device The pointing device on the keyboard enables you to point to place the pointer on the screen. Double-click Press the left button once.
Click Press the left button twice. 24 Using the Pointing Device Pointing device Left button Center button Right button Action Description Point Press the pointing device in a direction to , select, drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. VAIO® Computer User Guide Using the Pointing Device The pointing device on the keyboard enables you to point to place the pointer on the screen. Double-click Press the left button once.
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VAIO® Computer User Guide Using the Jog Dial Control Your computer is equipped with preinstalled Sony software. The Jog Dial Control and Jog Dial Navigator are only compatible with a Jog Dial™ Control and Jog Dial Navigator software, which to navigate ...
VAIO® Computer User Guide Using the Jog Dial Control Your computer is equipped with preinstalled Sony software. The Jog Dial Control and Jog Dial Navigator are only compatible with a Jog Dial™ Control and Jog Dial Navigator software, which to navigate ...
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Selecting a mode To select the Scroll mode 1 Click SCROLL on the Indicate Window. 2 Click the Jog icon. Opens the Application mode. Jog Dial Launcher To select the Application mode 1 Click APPS on the Indicate Window. 2 Click the Launcher button. The Jog Dial Launcher window appears. The Jog Dial Navigator or the Jog Dial Guide windows appears, depending on the application you are using. 28 VAIO® Computer User Guide 3 LCD area 4 Close button 5 Jog icon Shows the current mode, and then the active application. Closes the Indicate Window.
Selecting a mode To select the Scroll mode 1 Click SCROLL on the Indicate Window. 2 Click the Jog icon. Opens the Application mode. Jog Dial Launcher To select the Application mode 1 Click APPS on the Indicate Window. 2 Click the Launcher button. The Jog Dial Launcher window appears. The Jog Dial Navigator or the Jog Dial Guide windows appears, depending on the application you are using. 28 VAIO® Computer User Guide 3 LCD area 4 Close button 5 Jog icon Shows the current mode, and then the active application. Closes the Indicate Window.
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VAIO® Computer User Guide For more information about Jog Dial Navigator, right-click the Jog Dial Navigator icon on the taskbar, and click Help. 30
VAIO® Computer User Guide For more information about Jog Dial Navigator, right-click the Jog Dial Navigator icon on the taskbar, and click Help. 30
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... Windows® taskbar, and select My Computer. 2 Under the heading "Devices with the arrow facing toward the computer. VAIO® Computer User Guide To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Insert with Removable Storage," click Sony Memory Stick. Inserting the media in the direction of Memory Stick media To see the contents, do not...
... Windows® taskbar, and select My Computer. 2 Under the heading "Devices with the arrow facing toward the computer. VAIO® Computer User Guide To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Insert with Removable Storage," click Sony Memory Stick. Inserting the media in the direction of Memory Stick media To see the contents, do not...
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... PC Card. Inserting PC Card Insert in the direction of the arrow. 2 Push the PC Card gently into the PC Card slot with Card Bus. VAIO® Computer User Guide Using PC Cards Your computer includes a PC Card slot. Type III PC Cards are not supported. If your computer is automatically...
... PC Card. Inserting PC Card Insert in the direction of the arrow. 2 Push the PC Card gently into the PC Card slot with Card Bus. VAIO® Computer User Guide Using PC Cards Your computer includes a PC Card slot. Type III PC Cards are not supported. If your computer is automatically...
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See "Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen" for more information. ❑ Use the most recent software driver provided by... You may require that you have difficulty inserting a card, check that a device connected to your system is not recognized. VAIO® Computer User Guide Notes on PC Cards ❑ For some functions of the PC Card with your system to correct ...may not be able to disable devices. If you disable idle devices when using the PC Card. You can use Sony Notebook Setup to use . 36 Restart your PC Card for more information on its use some PC Cards or some...
See "Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen" for more information. ❑ Use the most recent software driver provided by... You may require that you have difficulty inserting a card, check that a device connected to your system is not recognized. VAIO® Computer User Guide Notes on PC Cards ❑ For some functions of the PC Card with your system to correct ...may not be able to disable devices. If you disable idle devices when using the PC Card. You can use Sony Notebook Setup to use . 36 Restart your PC Card for more information on its use some PC Cards or some...