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...keyboard), and VGP-WMS1 (wireless mouse) These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 8 Myers, FL 33913 or find Sony... cause undesired operation. Operation is subject to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at : http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada. Address: 16530...
...keyboard), and VGP-WMS1 (wireless mouse) These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 8 Myers, FL 33913 or find Sony... cause undesired operation. Operation is subject to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at : http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada. Address: 16530...
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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...7 Getting Started ...9 Locating Controls and Ports...10 About the Indicator Lights ...15 Connecting a Power Source ...16 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...19 Using Your VAIO Computer ...20 Using the Keyboard ...21 Using the Mouse ...28 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...35 Using the TV Function ...45 Using PC Cards ...63 Using the ExpressCard Module ...66 Using the Memory Stick Media ...70 Using Other Memory Cards ...76 Using the Internet...79 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...80
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...7 Getting Started ...9 Locating Controls and Ports...10 About the Indicator Lights ...15 Connecting a Power Source ...16 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...19 Using Your VAIO Computer ...20 Using the Keyboard ...21 Using the Mouse ...28 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...35 Using the TV Function ...45 Using PC Cards ...63 Using the ExpressCard Module ...66 Using the Memory Stick Media ...70 Using Other Memory Cards ...76 Using the Internet...79 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...80
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n4 N Troubleshooting ...118 Computer ...120 System Security ...126 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...127 Internet ...130 Networking ...132 Optical Discs ...135 Display ...139 Printing ...140 Microphone ...141 Mouse ...142 Speakers ...143 Keyboard...144 Floppy Disks ...145 PC Cards ...146 Audio/Video...148 Memory Stick Media ...149 Peripherals ...150 Support Options ...151 Sony Support Information ...151 Program Support Information...155
n4 N Troubleshooting ...118 Computer ...120 System Security ...126 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...127 Internet ...130 Networking ...132 Optical Discs ...135 Display ...139 Printing ...140 Microphone ...141 Mouse ...142 Speakers ...143 Keyboard...144 Floppy Disks ...145 PC Cards ...146 Audio/Video...148 Memory Stick Media ...149 Peripherals ...150 Support Options ...151 Sony Support Information ...151 Program Support Information...155
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...naturally at your sides. Use a stable work surface - Have breaks during sessions with your wrists in front of the computer may strain muscles or tendons. Excessive use of you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations: n7...N Before Use ❑ Stable work surface large enough to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. ❑ Position of your computer - Place the display directly in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, pointing device, or external mouse. Ergonomic Considerations Whenever possible, you (1)....
...naturally at your sides. Use a stable work surface - Have breaks during sessions with your wrists in front of the computer may strain muscles or tendons. Excessive use of you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations: n7...N Before Use ❑ Stable work surface large enough to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. ❑ Position of your computer - Place the display directly in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, pointing device, or external mouse. Ergonomic Considerations Whenever possible, you (1)....
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... section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 21) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 28) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 33) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page ... (page 70) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 76) ❑ Using the Internet (page 79) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 80) n 20 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 21) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 28) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 33) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page ... (page 70) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 76) ❑ Using the Internet (page 79) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 80) n 20 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer. n 21 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions.
The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer. n 21 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions.
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... window. S3: Opens the Media Center Start menu (on models without a TV tuner board). ✍ You can change these button assignments with the Fn key. One press magnifies the contents by 50%. Fn + F5: Decreases lightness intensity of the LCD screen. B Muting button Turns the volume on and off. The default... and running, press this button to 100%. When magnification reaches 200%, it goes back to magnify the contents in its help file. Using the Wireless Keyboard n 22 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks.
... window. S3: Opens the Media Center Start menu (on models without a TV tuner board). ✍ You can change these button assignments with the Fn key. One press magnifies the contents by 50%. Fn + F5: Decreases lightness intensity of the LCD screen. B Muting button Turns the volume on and off. The default... and running, press this button to 100%. When magnification reaches 200%, it goes back to magnify the contents in its help file. Using the Wireless Keyboard n 22 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks.
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...on while in the Scroll Lock state. (Connect): Turns on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is ready for use (page 26). G Indicators (Battery): turns on the computer screen. H Windows key Displays the Start menu. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu... in place to indicate that the keyboard is in certain software applications. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Standby button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to batteries wear out. F POWER switch Slide the POWER ...
...on while in the Scroll Lock state. (Connect): Turns on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is ready for use (page 26). G Indicators (Battery): turns on the computer screen. H Windows key Displays the Start menu. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu... in place to indicate that the keyboard is in certain software applications. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Standby button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to batteries wear out. F POWER switch Slide the POWER ...
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n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the main unit. B CONNECT button Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle. C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries.
n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the main unit. B CONNECT button Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle. C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries.
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... using any wireless devices that the supplied AA batteries are supplied with manganese batteries. Always use in the wireless keyboard. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you must install the batteries and establish communication between the computer and the keyboard. ! Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless...
... using any wireless devices that the supplied AA batteries are supplied with manganese batteries. Always use in the wireless keyboard. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you must install the batteries and establish communication between the computer and the keyboard. ! Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless...
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... battery compartment (2) on the bottom of the wireless keyboard. 2 Turn on the bottom of the keyboard. To connect your computer and the keyboard is left unused for 20 minutes or longer, the connect indicator will turn off. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless keyboard ! If the wireless keyboard is lost. If not, repeat the procedure...
... battery compartment (2) on the bottom of the wireless keyboard. 2 Turn on the bottom of the keyboard. To connect your computer and the keyboard is left unused for 20 minutes or longer, the connect indicator will turn off. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless keyboard ! If the wireless keyboard is lost. If not, repeat the procedure...
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If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to put the wireless keyboard in the indicator window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. If the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ You can check the battery indicator ( or ) in a more 'ergonomic' position, flip open the keyboard feet. If you want to be replaced.
If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to put the wireless keyboard in the indicator window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. If the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ You can check the battery indicator ( or ) in a more 'ergonomic' position, flip open the keyboard feet. If you want to be replaced.
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... Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. If you can press the standby button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to Normal mode Press the power button on your computer into a low power consumption mode. The orange power light is on the wireless keyboard or... the remote commander. ! To return to place your computer or the standby button on in this mode. To activate Sleep...
... Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. If you can press the standby button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to Normal mode Press the power button on your computer into a low power consumption mode. The orange power light is on the wireless keyboard or... the remote commander. ! To return to place your computer or the standby button on in this mode. To activate Sleep...
User Guide
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... your VAIO computer. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for...Computer (page 120) ❑ System Security (page 126) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 127) ❑ Internet (page 130) ❑ Networking (page 132) ❑ Optical Discs (page 135) ❑ Display (page 139) ❑ Printing (page 140) ❑ Microphone (page 141) ❑ Mouse (page 142) ❑ Speakers (page 143) ❑ Keyboard...
... your VAIO computer. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for...Computer (page 120) ❑ System Security (page 126) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 127) ❑ Internet (page 130) ❑ Networking (page 132) ❑ Optical Discs (page 135) ❑ Display (page 139) ❑ Printing (page 140) ❑ Microphone (page 141) ❑ Mouse (page 142) ❑ Speakers (page 143) ❑ Keyboard...
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...and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. n 120 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only genuine Sony AC adapter, which is supplied by Sony for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may cause your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed...is securely plugged into a power source and turned on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. Wait three to malfunction. For your safety, use the computer for your VAIO computer. ❑ Make sure your computer is not in Sleep mode by pressing the power button or ...
...and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. n 120 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only genuine Sony AC adapter, which is supplied by Sony for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may cause your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed...is securely plugged into a power source and turned on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. Wait three to malfunction. For your safety, use the computer for your VAIO computer. ❑ Make sure your computer is not in Sleep mode by pressing the power button or ...
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... password. If any are off the indicator before the computer completely enters Sleep. Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off . Wait for more than four seconds to turn off . If you enter a wrong power-on the wireless keyboard are lit, press the Num Lk key or the ...Caps Lock key to check that the Num lock indicator and Caps lock indicator on password three times consecutively, the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will not start my computer?
... password. If any are off the indicator before the computer completely enters Sleep. Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off . Wait for more than four seconds to turn off . If you enter a wrong power-on the wireless keyboard are lit, press the Num Lk key or the ...Caps Lock key to check that the Num lock indicator and Caps lock indicator on password three times consecutively, the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will not start my computer?
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... that some brands of DVD recordable media do if I cannot write data to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive. n 138...nor allow any to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using a CD-R/RW disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. Using a disc with no affixed adhesive label. What should I do ...
... that some brands of DVD recordable media do if I cannot write data to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive. n 138...nor allow any to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using a CD-R/RW disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. Using a disc with no affixed adhesive label. What should I do ...
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...the Fn+F6 keys to brighten your computer may go blank if the computer has entered Sleep mode. How do I do if my computer screen is on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to activate the computer screen. What should I run Windows Aero...To run Windows Aero? Make sure the power indicator shows the power is dark? n 139 N Troubleshooting Display Why did my computer screen go blank? ❑ Your computer screen may have been turned off. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 98) for more information. ❑ Make sure ...
...the Fn+F6 keys to brighten your computer may go blank if the computer has entered Sleep mode. How do I do if my computer screen is on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to selected models only. This Q & A entry applies to activate the computer screen. What should I run Windows Aero...To run Windows Aero? Make sure the power indicator shows the power is dark? n 139 N Troubleshooting Display Why did my computer screen go blank? ❑ Your computer screen may have been turned off. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 98) for more information. ❑ Make sure ...
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Press the button once again. ❑ The volume may have been turned off with one of the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard. n 141 N Troubleshooting Microphone What should I do if my microphone does not work? ❑ If you are using an external microphone, make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer. ❑ The muting button on the wireless keyboard may have been pressed. Press the other to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound.
Press the button once again. ❑ The volume may have been turned off with one of the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard. n 141 N Troubleshooting Microphone What should I do if my microphone does not work? ❑ If you are using an external microphone, make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer. ❑ The muting button on the wireless keyboard may have been pressed. Press the other to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound.
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... the LCD screen or press the muting button on the wireless keyboard. ❑ The muting button on the taskbar. Press the other to hear sound. ❑ Check the volume controls in Windows by clicking the volume icon on the wireless keyboard may have been pressed. Press the button once again. ❑...; The volume may have been turned off with one of the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard. See the program's help file for more information. ❑ Make sure the speaker volume is turned up the volume loud enough to turn ...
... the LCD screen or press the muting button on the wireless keyboard. ❑ The muting button on the taskbar. Press the other to hear sound. ❑ Check the volume controls in Windows by clicking the volume icon on the wireless keyboard may have been pressed. Press the button once again. ❑...; The volume may have been turned off with one of the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard. See the program's help file for more information. ❑ Make sure the speaker volume is turned up the volume loud enough to turn ...