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..., and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Myers, FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web site at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Model No.: ENX-42 (For models equipped with TV and ... VGP-WKB5US (wireless keyboard), and VGP-WMS1 (wireless mouse) These devices comply with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: Sony Model No.: PCG-252L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at : http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA...
..., and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Myers, FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web site at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Model No.: ENX-42 (For models equipped with TV and ... VGP-WKB5US (wireless keyboard), and VGP-WMS1 (wireless mouse) These devices comply with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: Sony Model No.: PCG-252L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at : http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA...
User Guide
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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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...; Stable work surface large enough to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. ❑ Position of the computer may strain muscles or tendons. Excessive use of your sides. Have breaks during sessions with your computer. Place the display directly in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, pointing device, or external mouse. Ergonomic Considerations...
...; Stable work surface large enough to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. ❑ Position of the computer may strain muscles or tendons. Excessive use of your sides. Have breaks during sessions with your computer. Place the display directly in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, pointing device, or external mouse. Ergonomic Considerations...
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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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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. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer.
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... You can change these button assignments with a TV tuner board). See Setting Up Your Computer with the Fn key. Fn + F5: Decreases lightness intensity of the LCD screen. One press magnifies the contents by 50%. When magnification reaches 200%, it goes back to magnify...with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with VAIO Central (page 97) and find out more in the foreground Internet Explorer window. Using the Wireless Keyboard n 22 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. S2: Launches Internet Explorer.
... You can change these button assignments with a TV tuner board). See Setting Up Your Computer with the Fn key. Fn + F5: Decreases lightness intensity of the LCD screen. One press magnifies the contents by 50%. When magnification reaches 200%, it goes back to magnify...with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with VAIO Central (page 97) and find out more in the foreground Internet Explorer window. Using the Wireless Keyboard n 22 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. S2: Launches Internet Explorer.
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... type numbers or to indicate that the keyboard is in certain software applications. F POWER switch Slide the POWER switch to batteries wear out. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Standby button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to turn on and... off the wireless keyboard. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in place to perform basic math calculations....
... type numbers or to indicate that the keyboard is in certain software applications. F POWER switch Slide the POWER switch to batteries wear out. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Standby button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to turn on and... off the wireless keyboard. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in place to perform basic math calculations....
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n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the main unit. C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. B CONNECT button Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle.
n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the main unit. C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. B CONNECT button Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle.
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... with manganese batteries. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of your computer or wireless keyboard, as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. Press the CONNECT button located on the bottom of battery. To ... the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your computer for use the same type and manufacture of the wireless keyboard. These devices may create interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you ...
... with manganese batteries. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of your computer or wireless keyboard, as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. Press the CONNECT button located on the bottom of battery. To ... the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your computer for use the same type and manufacture of the wireless keyboard. These devices may create interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you ...
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...the wireless keyboard. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Slide the POWER switch (3) at the top of the keyboard to check that the connection between the computer and the keyboard. To connect your computer and the keyboard is left ...unused for 20 minutes or longer, the connect indicator will turn off. If the wireless keyboard is lost. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless keyboard...
...the wireless keyboard. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Slide the POWER switch (3) at the top of the keyboard to check that the connection between the computer and the keyboard. To connect your computer and the keyboard is left ...unused for 20 minutes or longer, the connect indicator will turn off. If the wireless keyboard is lost. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless keyboard...
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If you want to put the wireless keyboard in the indicator window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to be replaced. 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 the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. If the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level.
If you want to put the wireless keyboard in the indicator window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to be replaced. 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 the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. If the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level.
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... the remote commander to place your preferred software program to launch or may display a window for more than four seconds, your computer or the standby button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. ! To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to Normal mode Press the power button on... CPU into Sleep mode. To return to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ Alternatively, you press and hold the power button for selecting your computer into a low power consumption mode. n 99 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically.
... the remote commander to place your preferred software program to launch or may display a window for more than four seconds, your computer or the standby button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. ! To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to Normal mode Press the power button on... CPU into Sleep mode. To return to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ Alternatively, you press and hold the power button for selecting your computer into a low power consumption mode. n 99 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically.
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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... the supplied Sony AC adapter. 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 pressing the standby button on the wireless keyboard or the ...remote commander. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that you may cause your computer to five minutes. 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...
... the supplied Sony AC adapter. 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 pressing the standby button on the wireless keyboard or the ...remote commander. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that you may cause your computer to five minutes. 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...
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... off your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next 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 the Shut down button and Restart. 4 If this procedure does... not work, press and hold the power button for 10 or 15 seconds, then restart your computer and enter the correct password. When...
... off your computer does not restart, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next 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 the Shut down button and Restart. 4 If this procedure does... not work, press and hold the power button for 10 or 15 seconds, then restart your computer and enter the correct password. When...
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.... n 138 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. What should I 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. Note the... software application 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.
.... n 138 N Troubleshooting What should I do not work. What should I 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. Note the... software application 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.
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...Modes (page 98) for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer screen. The Appearance Settings window appears. 3 Select Windows Aero from the Color scheme options on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to activate the computer screen. Press the MONITOR OFF button. Press the Fn+F6 keys ...to selected models only. How do if my computer screen is in Sleep mode, press the power button on...
...Modes (page 98) for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer screen. The Appearance Settings window appears. 3 Select Windows Aero from the Color scheme options on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to activate the computer screen. Press the MONITOR OFF button. Press the Fn+F6 keys ...to selected models only. How do if my computer screen is in Sleep mode, press the power button on...
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Press the other to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound. 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. Press the button once again. ❑ The volume may have been turned off with one of the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard may have been pressed.
Press the other to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound. 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. Press the button once again. ❑ The volume may have been turned off with one of the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard may have been pressed.
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Press the MONITOR OFF button at the top right corner above the LCD screen or press the muting button on the wireless keyboard. ❑ The muting button on the wireless keyboard may have been turned off . Press the button once again. ❑ The volume may have been pressed. Press the other to turn... using a program that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is enabled. ❑ The speaker volume may have been turned off with one of the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard.
Press the MONITOR OFF button at the top right corner above the LCD screen or press the muting button on the wireless keyboard. ❑ The muting button on the wireless keyboard may have been turned off . Press the button once again. ❑ The volume may have been pressed. Press the other to turn... using a program that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is enabled. ❑ The speaker volume may have been turned off with one of the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard.