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..., SmartWi, ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i.LINK are trademarks of their respective owners. The Wireless LAN functionality, which is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are ...trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with this computer may include features such as a ...Windows logo are available to your compatible i.LINK device for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that a product...
..., SmartWi, ImageStation, ATRAC3, and i.LINK are trademarks of their respective owners. The Wireless LAN functionality, which is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are ...trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with this computer may include features such as a ...Windows logo are available to your compatible i.LINK device for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that a product...
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...; Do not use wireless LAN on your computer to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for any interference...
...; Do not use wireless LAN on your computer to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for any interference...
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... or larger telecommunication line cord. Sony assumes no responsibility for the Wireless LAN is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the drive cabinet. Refer servicing to the beam. Caution-To reduce the risk of fire, use of the Wireless LAN. 5 To change the ...backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service Center. For this product is extremely important. Avoid exposure to qualified personnel only. Wireless LAN Security Creating security settings for any security problems that...
... or larger telecommunication line cord. Sony assumes no responsibility for the Wireless LAN is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the drive cabinet. Refer servicing to the beam. Caution-To reduce the risk of fire, use of the Wireless LAN. 5 To change the ...backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service Center. For this product is extremely important. Avoid exposure to qualified personnel only. Wireless LAN Security Creating security settings for any security problems that...
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...FCC rules. Regulatory Information If you have questions about this product, you can write 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) ... with TV and personal video recording features) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Model No.: 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...
...FCC rules. Regulatory Information If you have questions about this product, you can write 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) ... with TV and personal video recording features) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Model No.: 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...
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... la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. This device and its antenna(s) must accept any other antenna or transmitter (including supplied wireless devices). IC RSS-210 (Canada) Operation is subject to the requirement that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this transmitter device. The termination on an...
... la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. This device and its antenna(s) must accept any other antenna or transmitter (including supplied wireless devices). IC RSS-210 (Canada) Operation is subject to the requirement that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this transmitter device. The termination on an...
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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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G LCD screen (page 109) H Hard disk drive indicator (page 15) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 15) See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 97) and find out more in MOTION EYE camera (page 33) D Power indicator (page 15) E Power button F MONITOR OFF button / MONITOR OFF indicator (...
G LCD screen (page 109) H Hard disk drive indicator (page 15) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 15) See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 97) and find out more in MOTION EYE camera (page 33) D Power indicator (page 15) E Power button F MONITOR OFF button / MONITOR OFF indicator (...
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n 12 N Getting Started A Capture angle adjuster (page 34) B AUDIO INPUT (L/R) jacks*1 (page 54) C VIDEO INPUT (S VIDEO/VIDEO) port*1 (page 54) D VHF/UHF port*1 (page 45) E Network (Ethernet) port (page 92) F DC IN port (page 16) G Cable bundler (page 18) H CONNECT button (page 21), (page 28) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 80) J Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 87) K Modem port (page 79) *1 On selected models only. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
n 12 N Getting Started A Capture angle adjuster (page 34) B AUDIO INPUT (L/R) jacks*1 (page 54) C VIDEO INPUT (S VIDEO/VIDEO) port*1 (page 54) D VHF/UHF port*1 (page 45) E Network (Ethernet) port (page 92) F DC IN port (page 16) G Cable bundler (page 18) H CONNECT button (page 21), (page 28) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 80) J Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 87) K Modem port (page 79) *1 On selected models only. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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...orange when the LCD backlight and the speaker volume are turned off , the optical disc is equipped with VAIO Central (page 97) and find out more in green when the power of the computer is running. ✍ You can change the brightness of the indicator lights. n 15 N Getting ...the indicator is off when the computer is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is not being used . Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in its help file. When the indicator is off . Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is on .
...orange when the LCD backlight and the speaker volume are turned off , the optical disc is equipped with VAIO Central (page 97) and find out more in green when the power of the computer is running. ✍ You can change the brightness of the indicator lights. n 15 N Getting ...the indicator is off when the computer is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is not being used . Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in its help file. When the indicator is off . Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is on .
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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 ... (page 66) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (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 ... (page 66) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (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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Fn + F5: Decreases lightness intensity of the LCD screen. One press magnifies the contents by 50%. See Setting Up Your Computer with a TV tuner board). Fn + F10: Changes the screen resolution. S2: Launches Internet Explorer. Launches the Windows Mail software (on...Launches the WinDVD software. 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. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. The task associated with each function key ...
Fn + F5: Decreases lightness intensity of the LCD screen. One press magnifies the contents by 50%. See Setting Up Your Computer with a TV tuner board). Fn + F10: Changes the screen resolution. S2: Launches Internet Explorer. Launches the Windows Mail software (on...Launches the WinDVD software. 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. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. The task associated with each function key ...
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... state. (Connect): Turns on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 98). n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Standby button Provides for use (page 26). For details on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is in place to batteries wear out. when the (Num lock): Turns on while in the...
... state. (Connect): Turns on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 98). n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Standby button Provides for use (page 26). For details on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is in place to batteries wear out. when the (Num lock): Turns on while in the...
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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. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the main unit.
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..., as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you must install the batteries and establish communication between the computer and the keyboard. ! Always use in the wireless keyboard. Press the CONNECT button located on the back of battery. These devices may create interference, causing...
..., as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you must install the batteries and establish communication between the computer and the keyboard. ! Always use in the wireless keyboard. Press the CONNECT button located on the back of battery. These devices may create interference, causing...
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... 4 Press the CONNECT button (4) on the back of the computer. 5 Press the CONNECT button (5) on before using the keyboard. If not, repeat the procedure. ! n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless keyboard ! This could indicate that the connect indicator turns on the... bottom of each other. If the wireless keyboard is established between your wireless keyboard, it must be located within 10 seconds of the...
... 4 Press the CONNECT button (4) on the back of the computer. 5 Press the CONNECT button (5) on before using the keyboard. If not, repeat the procedure. ! n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless keyboard ! This could indicate that the connect indicator turns on the... bottom of each other. If the wireless keyboard is established between your wireless keyboard, it must be located within 10 seconds of the...
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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. If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 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 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. If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ You can check the battery indicator ( or ) in a more 'ergonomic' position, flip open the keyboard feet.
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... or double-click the left button down a page. This will help you save battery power. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is available only with your computer. Using the Wireless Mouse The wireless optical mouse has no cables to display a context-sensitive shortcut menu (not always an active function). B Central wheel Rotate... button to drop the item. E CONNECT button Press to turn the mouse on and off. D Power switch Slide the switch to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse.
... or double-click the left button down a page. This will help you save battery power. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is available only with your computer. Using the Wireless Mouse The wireless optical mouse has no cables to display a context-sensitive shortcut menu (not always an active function). B Central wheel Rotate... button to drop the item. E CONNECT button Press to turn the mouse on and off. D Power switch Slide the switch to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse.
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... back of battery. Do not mix alkaline with your computer for use in the wireless mouse. Before attempting to use the wireless mouse, you use the same type and manufacture of your computer. Avoid using any wireless devices that have minimal repetitive patterns. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you must install the batteries and establish communication...
... back of battery. Do not mix alkaline with your computer for use in the wireless mouse. Before attempting to use the wireless mouse, you use the same type and manufacture of your computer. Avoid using any wireless devices that have minimal repetitive patterns. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you must install the batteries and establish communication...
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To connect the wireless mouse, it must be located within a range of approximately 11.8 inches (30 cm) to approximately 39.4 inches (1 m) from the computer. 1 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into the wireless mouse as shown below. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Press the CONNECT button (1) on the back of the computer. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless mouse !
To connect the wireless mouse, it must be located within a range of approximately 11.8 inches (30 cm) to approximately 39.4 inches (1 m) from the computer. 1 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into the wireless mouse as shown below. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Press the CONNECT button (1) on the back of the computer. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless mouse !