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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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... Connecting 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 On Using...
... Connecting 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 On Using...
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Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. Contains an overview of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on -screen ...
Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. Contains an overview of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on -screen ...
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...Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click MCE Guide. Provides... with your computer. 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...
...Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click MCE Guide. Provides... with your computer. 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...
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...and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links 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...Internet sites you might find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑...
...and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links 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...Internet sites you might find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑...
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... up your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. Before starting your VAIO computer. ! Make sure to get started using your computer for example, a printer, an external hard...
... up your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. Before starting your VAIO computer. ! Make sure to get started using your computer for example, a printer, an external hard...
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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 (...
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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...lights. MONITOR OFF Illuminates in Sleep mode, and turns off , the optical disc is equipped with VAIO Central (page 99) and find out more in its help file. When the indicator is off when the computer is on . Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory ...written to the optical disc. Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive. See Setting Up Your Computer with the following indicator lights. Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is not being used . Do not enter Sleep mode or turn...
...lights. MONITOR OFF Illuminates in Sleep mode, and turns off , the optical disc is equipped with VAIO Central (page 99) and find out more in its help file. When the indicator is off when the computer is on . Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory ...written to the optical disc. Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive. See Setting Up Your Computer with the following indicator lights. Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is not being used . Do not enter Sleep mode or turn...
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... 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 the ... (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
... 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 the ... (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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Using the Wireless Keyboard n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. C Volume control buttons Increase (+) or ... to magnify the contents in its help file. When magnification reaches 200%, it goes back to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. Fn + F5: Decreases lightness intensity of the LCD screen. B Muting button Turns the volume...on models with a TV tuner or launches Windows Mail on and off. One press magnifies the contents by 50%. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central. Fn + F10: Changes the screen resolution to 100%. The task...
Using the Wireless Keyboard n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. C Volume control buttons Increase (+) or ... to magnify the contents in its help file. When magnification reaches 200%, it goes back to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. Fn + F5: Decreases lightness intensity of the LCD screen. B Muting button Turns the volume...on models with a TV tuner or launches Windows Mail on and off. One press magnifies the contents by 50%. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central. Fn + F10: Changes the screen resolution to 100%. The task...
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... in the Caps Lock state. (Scroll lock): Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state. (Connect): Turns on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is ready for use (page 27). J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off the wireless keyboard. G... Indicators (Battery): turns on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 100). 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 while the AA batteries for...
... in the Caps Lock state. (Scroll lock): Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state. (Connect): Turns on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is ready for use (page 27). J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off the wireless keyboard. G... Indicators (Battery): turns on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 100). 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 while the AA batteries for...
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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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...are supplied with manganese batteries. Always use the same type and manufacture of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your computer. Do not place metal furniture near the wireless keyboard. Before attempting to stop working properly. Press the CONNECT button located on ...the back of 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. ! Do not mix alkaline with your computer or wireless keyboard, as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to...
...are supplied with manganese batteries. Always use the same type and manufacture of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your computer. Do not place metal furniture near the wireless keyboard. Before attempting to stop working properly. Press the CONNECT button located on ...the back of 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. ! Do not mix alkaline with your computer or wireless keyboard, as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to...
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...procedure. ! Steps 4 and 5 must be completed within a range of approximately 11.8 inches (30 cm) to approximately 39.4 inches (1 m) from the computer. 1 Insert the supplied four AA batteries (1) into the battery compartment (2) on the bottom of the wireless keyboard. 2 Turn on the bottom of each ...other. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless keyboard ! To connect your computer and the keyboard is lost. If the wireless keyboard is established between your wireless keyboard, it must be located ...
...procedure. ! Steps 4 and 5 must be completed within a range of approximately 11.8 inches (30 cm) to approximately 39.4 inches (1 m) from the computer. 1 Insert the supplied four AA batteries (1) into the battery compartment (2) on the bottom of the wireless keyboard. 2 Turn on the bottom of each ...other. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless keyboard ! To connect your computer and the keyboard is lost. If the wireless keyboard is established between your wireless keyboard, it must be located ...
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If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 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. 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 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. 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. 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 the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level.
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... it). F Battery indicator Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of a ball. C Right button Press the right button once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is available only with your...
... it). F Battery indicator Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of a ball. C Right button Press the right button once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is available only with your...
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...manganese batteries. These devices may create interference, causing the mouse to stop working properly. Do not place metal furniture near your computer first, and then press the CONNECT button on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near the wireless mouse. Using incompatible batteries or mixing...plain paper, card stock, or fabric that have minimal repetitive patterns. tone printing. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you must install the batteries and establish communication between your computer and the mouse. ! Do not mix old (used , new or different types of mouse: approximately 32.8...
...manganese batteries. These devices may create interference, causing the mouse to stop working properly. Do not place metal furniture near your computer first, and then press the CONNECT button on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near the wireless mouse. Using incompatible batteries or mixing...plain paper, card stock, or fabric that have minimal repetitive patterns. tone printing. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you must install the batteries and establish communication between your computer and the mouse. ! Do not mix old (used , new or different types of mouse: approximately 32.8...
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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 be replaced. Communication between the mouse and the computer should now be completed within 10 seconds of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. Steps 3 and 4 must be established. ! 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 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 be replaced. Communication between the mouse and the computer should now be completed within 10 seconds of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. Steps 3 and 4 must be established. ! 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 the ON position, and press the CONNECT button.