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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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... ❑ Welcome mat - Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. External views illustrated in... audio, video, computing, and communications to read on your VAIO computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your...
... ❑ Welcome mat - Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. External views illustrated in... audio, video, computing, and communications to read on your VAIO computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your...
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... about the software programs 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...
... about the software programs 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...
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... click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you might find interesting and useful. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your... and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on how to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to ...
... click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you might find interesting and useful. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your... and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on how to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to ...
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...) Before starting your computer. Make sure to get started using your system. n 10 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. !
...) Before starting your computer. Make sure to get started using your system. n 10 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. !
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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 (...
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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... being used . Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . MONITOR OFF Illuminates in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is equipped with VAIO Central (page 99) and find out more in green when the power of the indicator lights. See Setting Up Your Computer with the following indicator...
... being used . Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . MONITOR OFF Illuminates in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is equipped with VAIO Central (page 99) and find out more in green when the power of the indicator lights. See Setting Up Your Computer with the following indicator...
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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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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. n 22 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions.
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...Launches Internet Explorer. The default tasks are as follows: S1: Launches or exits LifeFLOW or WinDVD. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central. When magnification reaches 200%, it goes back to 100%. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except ...the following combinations with the Fn key. Using the Wireless Keyboard n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. B Muting button Turns the volume on models without a TV tuner. ✍ You can change...
...Launches Internet Explorer. The default tasks are as follows: S1: Launches or exits LifeFLOW or WinDVD. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central. When magnification reaches 200%, it goes back to 100%. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except ...the following combinations with the Fn key. Using the Wireless Keyboard n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. B Muting button Turns the volume on models without a TV tuner. ✍ You can change...
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..., see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 100). K Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to batteries wear out. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Standby button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to perform basic math calculations. For details on the computer screen. H Windows key...
..., see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 100). K Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to batteries wear out. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Standby button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to perform basic math calculations. For details on the computer screen. H Windows key...
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B CONNECT button (page 26) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle. C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the main unit.
B CONNECT button (page 26) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle. C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the main unit.
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... in the wireless keyboard. These devices may create interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. Always use in the wireless keyboard. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you must install the batteries and establish communication between the computer and the keyboard. ! To maintain good communication, operate the wireless keyboard within...
... in the wireless keyboard. These devices may create interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. Always use in the wireless keyboard. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you must install the batteries and establish communication between the computer and the keyboard. ! To maintain good communication, operate the wireless keyboard within...
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n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless keyboard ! To connect your computer and the keyboard is left unused for 20 minutes or longer, the connect indicator will ...
n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless keyboard ! To connect your computer and the keyboard is left unused for 20 minutes or longer, the connect indicator will ...
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If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. n 28 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 put the wireless keyboard in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to be replaced. If the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level.
If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. n 28 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 put the wireless keyboard in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to be replaced. If the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level.
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... that support it). F Battery indicator Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of a ball. This will help you save battery power. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is available only with your computer. A Left button Click or double-click the left button down a page.
... that support it). F Battery indicator Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of a ball. This will help you save battery power. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is available only with your computer. A Left button Click or double-click the left button down a page.
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.... Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless mouse. Before attempting to stop working properly. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you must install the batteries and establish communication between your computer or wireless mouse, as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half-
.... Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless mouse. Before attempting to stop working properly. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you must install the batteries and establish communication between your computer or wireless mouse, as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half-
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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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Communication between the mouse and the computer should now be replaced. Steps 3 and 4 must be completed within 10 seconds of time, remove the batteries to the ON position, and press the CONNECT button. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Turn over the mouse, slide the power switch to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 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 established. !
Communication between the mouse and the computer should now be replaced. Steps 3 and 4 must be completed within 10 seconds of time, remove the batteries to the ON position, and press the CONNECT button. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Turn over the mouse, slide the power switch to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 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 established. !