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...included with 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://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - n6 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and ...
...included with 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://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - n6 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and ...
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... Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites you will find the answers you need. n7 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location... for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on...
... Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites you will find the answers you need. n7 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location... for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on...
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Front A Built-in speakers (stereo) B Built-in microphone (monaural) C Built-in its help file. G LCD screen (page 112) H Hard disk drive indicator (page 16) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 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...
Front A Built-in speakers (stereo) B Built-in microphone (monaural) C Built-in its help file. G LCD screen (page 112) H Hard disk drive indicator (page 16) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 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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MONITOR OFF Illuminates in its help file. Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer ... is not being used . When the indicator is off , the memory card is on . Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is equipped with VAIO Central (page 99) and find out more in orange when the LCD backlight and the speaker volume are turned off . Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in...
MONITOR OFF Illuminates in its help file. Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer ... is not being used . When the indicator is off , the memory card is on . Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is equipped with VAIO Central (page 99) and find out more in orange when the LCD backlight and the speaker volume are turned off . Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in...
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...Internet Explorer is up and running, press this button to magnify the contents in its help file. B Muting button Turns the volume on models without a TV tuner. ✍ You can change these button assignments with VAIO Central (page 99) and find out more in the foreground Internet Explorer window. D...the pre-assigned tasks. When magnification reaches 200%, it goes back to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central. The default tasks are as follows: S1: Launches or exits LifeFLOW or WinDVD. One press magnifies the contents by 50%. Fn + ...
...Internet Explorer is up and running, press this button to magnify the contents in its help file. B Muting button Turns the volume on models without a TV tuner. ✍ You can change these button assignments with VAIO Central (page 99) and find out more in the foreground Internet Explorer window. D...the pre-assigned tasks. When magnification reaches 200%, it goes back to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central. The default tasks are as follows: S1: Launches or exits LifeFLOW or WinDVD. One press magnifies the contents by 50%. Fn + ...
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... supplied with applications that support it). C Right button Press the right button once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. This will help you save battery power. B Central wheel Rotate the central wheel to scroll up or down while sliding the mouse, then release the button to plug... the left button to turn the mouse on and off. F Battery indicator Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of a ball. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is available only with your computer.
... supplied with applications that support it). C Right button Press the right button once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. This will help you save battery power. B Central wheel Rotate the central wheel to scroll up or down while sliding the mouse, then release the button to plug... the left button to turn the mouse on and off. F Battery indicator Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of a ball. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is available only with your computer.
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... Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. For instructions on how to play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired DVD software to use the software, see the help file.... 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired DVD software to copy files to use the software, see the help file on your DVD software. For instructions on your DVD software.
... Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. For instructions on how to play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired DVD software to use the software, see the help file.... 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired DVD software to copy files to use the software, see the help file on your DVD software. For instructions on your DVD software.
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n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with Windows Media Center to enhance your TV, set-top box, ... features. Media Center provides you with the TV tuner board. See the on-screen MCE Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click MCE Guide. See the online Specifications to set up your audio and visual experience.
n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with Windows Media Center to enhance your TV, set-top box, ... features. Media Center provides you with the TV tuner board. See the on-screen MCE Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click MCE Guide. See the online Specifications to set up your audio and visual experience.
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n 111 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ On Handling the LCD Screen (page 112) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 113) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (...
n 111 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ On Handling the LCD Screen (page 112) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 113) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (...
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... accessible. ❑ When the AC adapter is not used, unplug it from the AC outlet if you are not planning to your computer or genuine Sony products. Do not use the computer for example. ❑ Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it... may cause a malfunction. This device helps prevent damage to use any other AC adapter as it out by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period of your model...
... accessible. ❑ When the AC adapter is not used, unplug it from the AC outlet if you are not planning to your computer or genuine Sony products. Do not use the computer for example. ❑ Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. ❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it... may cause a malfunction. This device helps prevent damage to use any other AC adapter as it out by sudden power surges, in an electrical storm, for a long period of your model...
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...caused dropped frames. This is using the camera, exit the application before using . ❑ The power management function of the LCD screen might help file on your computer. See On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 116). Exit the applications that you cannot take a clear ...shot. Check the CPU performance. Lowering the resolution or reducing the colors of your computer can handle. See the help . ❑ The viewer window may have been activated. n 131 N Troubleshooting Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Why does the viewer window show no...
...caused dropped frames. This is using the camera, exit the application before using . ❑ The power management function of the LCD screen might help file on your computer. See On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 116). Exit the applications that you cannot take a clear ...shot. Check the CPU performance. Lowering the resolution or reducing the colors of your computer can handle. See the help . ❑ The viewer window may have been activated. n 131 N Troubleshooting Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Why does the viewer window show no...
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... mode. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is dark? For information about the Windows Aero features, such as Windows Flip 3D, see Windows Help and Support. To run Windows Aero? The Appearance Settings window appears. 4 Select Windows Aero from the Color scheme options on . See Using the Power Saving...
... mode. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is dark? For information about the Windows Aero features, such as Windows Flip 3D, see Windows Help and Support. To run Windows Aero? The Appearance Settings window appears. 4 Select Windows Aero from the Color scheme options on . See Using the Power Saving...
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... the remote commander may have been pressed. Press the other to turn up loud enough and the audio option is properly set. See the program's help file for more information. ❑ Make sure the speaker volume is turned up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Check the Windows volume...
... the remote commander may have been pressed. Press the other to turn up loud enough and the audio option is properly set. See the program's help file for more information. ❑ Make sure the speaker volume is turned up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Check the Windows volume...
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... solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software. You can visit Microsoft customer support 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...
... solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software. You can visit Microsoft customer support 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...
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America Online® (Dial-Up) America Online, Inc. ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web site http://www.aol.com AOL® Music Now America Online, Inc. ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web site http://www.premiumservices.aol.com AOL® Explorer America Online, Inc. ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web site http://www.aol.com AOL® Toolbar America Online, Inc. ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web site http://help.aol.com/help n 160 N Support Options
America Online® (Dial-Up) America Online, Inc. ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web site http://www.aol.com AOL® Music Now America Online, Inc. ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web site http://www.premiumservices.aol.com AOL® Explorer America Online, Inc. ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web site http://www.aol.com AOL® Toolbar America Online, Inc. ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web site http://help.aol.com/help n 160 N Support Options
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... manages the settings for your computer. VAIO® Camera Capture Utility Sony Electronics Inc. For questions and technical assistance, please check the help and the readme files. VAIO® Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Camera Capture Utility is provided for capturing still images and movies with the built-in USA and Canada Web site http...
... manages the settings for your computer. VAIO® Camera Capture Utility Sony Electronics Inc. For questions and technical assistance, please check the help and the readme files. VAIO® Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Camera Capture Utility is provided for capturing still images and movies with the built-in USA and Canada Web site http...
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...Sony online support Web site for important software updates and information for your media files to run an application program or change the sound/display settings with the buttons on the launcher window. The VAIO Update utility helps you to import and export your specific VAIO computer model. VAIO... Content Importer and VAIO Content Exporter are included in this utility software. For contacts about the software, see...
...Sony online support Web site for important software updates and information for your media files to run an application program or change the sound/display settings with the buttons on the launcher window. The VAIO Update utility helps you to import and export your specific VAIO computer model. VAIO... Content Importer and VAIO Content Exporter are included in this utility software. For contacts about the software, see...