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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Connecting a Power Source ...17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...20 Using Your VAIO Computer ...21 Using the Keyboard ...22 Using the Mouse ...29 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...36 Using the TV Function ...46 Using PC Cards ...65 Using the ExpressCard Module ...68 Using the Memory Stick Media ...72 Using Other Memory Cards ...78 Using the Internet...81 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...82
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Connecting a Power Source ...17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...20 Using Your VAIO Computer ...21 Using the Keyboard ...22 Using the Mouse ...29 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...36 Using the TV Function ...46 Using PC Cards ...65 Using the ExpressCard Module ...68 Using the Memory Stick Media ...72 Using Other Memory Cards ...78 Using the Internet...81 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...82
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... a Printer ...91 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...92 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...94 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...95 Setting the Password ...96 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...99 Using the Power Saving Modes ...100 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...103 Adding and Removing Memory...104 Precautions ...111 On Handling the LCD Screen ...112...
... a Printer ...91 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...92 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...94 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...95 Setting the Password ...96 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...99 Using the Power Saving Modes ...100 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...103 Adding and Removing Memory...104 Precautions ...111 On Handling the LCD Screen ...112...
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... and owner information. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the on your computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on -screen User Guide. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this...
... and owner information. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the on your computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on -screen User Guide. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this...
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... Windows Media Center. Contains features of your entire hard disk drive to 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 customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http...
... Windows Media Center. Contains features of your entire hard disk drive to 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 customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http...
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... back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and...
... back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and...
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Make sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied ...
Make sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied ...
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... 16) n 11 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to keep the speaker volume on the following pages. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 99) and find out more in MOTION EYE camera (page 34) D Power indicator (page 16) E Power button F MONITOR OFF button / MONITOR OFF indicator...
... 16) n 11 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to keep the speaker volume on the following pages. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 99) and find out more in MOTION EYE camera (page 34) D Power indicator (page 16) E Power button F MONITOR OFF button / MONITOR OFF indicator...
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... computer is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is equipped with VAIO Central (page 99) and find out more in orange when the LCD backlight and the speaker volume are turned off , the optical disc is not...
... computer is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is equipped with VAIO Central (page 99) and find out more in orange when the LCD backlight and the speaker volume are turned off , the optical disc is not...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 22) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 29) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 34) ❑ Using ... (page 72) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 78) ❑ Using the Internet (page 81) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 82) n 21 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 22) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 29) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 34) ❑ Using ... (page 72) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 78) ❑ Using the Internet (page 81) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 82) n 21 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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n 22 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 22 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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...Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. S3: Opens the Media Center Start menu on models with VAIO Central. B Muting button Turns the volume on models without a TV tuner. ✍ You can change these button assignments with a TV tuner ...F6: Increases lightness intensity of the LCD screen. One press magnifies the contents by 50%. Using the Wireless Keyboard n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn + F10: Changes the screen resolution to 100%. When Internet Explorer is up and running, press...
...Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. S3: Opens the Media Center Start menu on models with VAIO Central. B Muting button Turns the volume on models without a TV tuner. ✍ You can change these button assignments with a TV tuner ...F6: Increases lightness intensity of the LCD screen. One press magnifies the contents by 50%. Using the Wireless Keyboard n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn + F10: Changes the screen resolution to 100%. When Internet Explorer is up and running, press...
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... wireless keyboard. F POWER switch Slide the POWER switch to turn on while the AA batteries for the lower level of power consumption. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Standby button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to batteries wear out. when the (Num lock): Turns on while in the...
... wireless keyboard. F POWER switch Slide the POWER switch to turn on while the AA batteries for the lower level of power consumption. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Standby button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to batteries wear out. when the (Num lock): Turns on while in the...
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n 25 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 (page 26) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle.
n 25 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 (page 26) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle.
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.... Avoid using any wireless devices that the supplied AA batteries are supplied with manganese batteries. Do not mix alkaline with your computer. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you must install the batteries and establish communication between the computer and the keyboard. ! Always use the same type and manufacture of keyboard...
.... Avoid using any wireless devices that the supplied AA batteries are supplied with manganese batteries. Do not mix alkaline with your computer. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you must install the batteries and establish communication between the computer and the keyboard. ! Always use the same type and manufacture of keyboard...
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... ON position. 4 Press the CONNECT button (4) on the back of the computer. 5 Press the CONNECT button (5) on the bottom of each other. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless keyboard ! If the wireless keyboard is lost. This could indicate that the connect indicator turns on the keyboard when connection...
... ON position. 4 Press the CONNECT button (4) on the back of the computer. 5 Press the CONNECT button (5) on the bottom of each other. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless keyboard ! If the wireless keyboard is lost. This could indicate that the connect indicator turns on the keyboard when connection...
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If the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level. If you want to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ You can check the battery indicator ( or ) in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to put the wireless keyboard in a more 'ergonomic' position, flip open the keyboard feet. If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to be replaced.
If the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level. If you want to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ You can check the battery indicator ( or ) in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to put the wireless keyboard in a more 'ergonomic' position, flip open the keyboard feet. If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to be replaced.
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n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is available only with your computer. B Central wheel Rotate the central wheel to scroll up or down while sliding ...
n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is available only with your computer. B Central wheel Rotate the central wheel to scroll up or down while sliding ...
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... furniture near the wireless mouse. Do not mix alkaline with your computer for use the same type and manufacture of your computer. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you must install the batteries and establish communication between your computer and the mouse. ! Confirm that have half- Use surfaces such as mirrors...
... furniture near the wireless mouse. Do not mix alkaline with your computer for use the same type and manufacture of your computer. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you must install the batteries and establish communication between your computer and the mouse. ! Confirm that have half- Use surfaces such as mirrors...
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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 31 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 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless mouse !
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n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Turn over the mouse, slide the power switch to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. Communication between the mouse and the computer should now be completed within 10 seconds of time, remove the batteries to the ON position, and press the CONNECT button. If the wireless mouse is not being used for an extended period of each other. ✍ If the wireless mouse does not operate properly, the batteries may need to be replaced. Steps 3 and 4 must be established. !
n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Turn over the mouse, slide the power switch to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. Communication between the mouse and the computer should now be completed within 10 seconds of time, remove the batteries to the ON position, and press the CONNECT button. If the wireless mouse is not being used for an extended period of each other. ✍ If the wireless mouse does not operate properly, the batteries may need to be replaced. Steps 3 and 4 must be established. !