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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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...Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on -screen User Guide. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer.... Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. ! Contains an overview of connections, ...
...Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on -screen User Guide. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer.... Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. ! Contains an overview of connections, ...
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... software configuration of your VAIO computer. It also includes information 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...
... software configuration of your VAIO computer. It also includes information 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...
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... technology and Wireless LAN. 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 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...
... technology and Wireless LAN. 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 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...
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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 for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ... About the Indicator Lights (page 16) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 17) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 20) 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 system. n 10 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ... About the Indicator Lights (page 16) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 17) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 20) 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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...-in its help file. G LCD screen (page 112) H Hard disk drive indicator (page 16) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 16) 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...
...-in its help file. G LCD screen (page 112) H Hard disk drive indicator (page 16) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 16) 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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When the indicator is off . Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is off . 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 , the memory card is read ... hard disk drive. Media Access Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is read from or written to the optical disc. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off...
When the indicator is off . Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is off . 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 , the memory card is read ... hard disk drive. Media Access Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is read from or written to the optical disc. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off...
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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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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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...with a TV tuner or launches Windows Mail on and off. When Internet Explorer is up and running, press this button to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. C Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. The default tasks are as follows: S1: Launches or exits ...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. One press magnifies the contents by 50%. When magnification reaches 200%, it goes back to 100%. Fn + ...
...with a TV tuner or launches Windows Mail on and off. When Internet Explorer is up and running, press this button to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. C Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. The default tasks are as follows: S1: Launches or exits ...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. One press magnifies the contents by 50%. When magnification reaches 200%, it goes back to 100%. Fn + ...
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n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Standby button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and ... (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 power... management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 100). For details on the computer screen. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in place to indicate that the keyboard is in certain software applications....
n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Standby button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and ... (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 power... management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 100). For details on the computer screen. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in place to indicate that the keyboard is in certain software applications....
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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. 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.
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...in the wireless keyboard. Always use the same type and manufacture of the wireless keyboard. Do not mix alkaline with your computer or wireless keyboard, as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to use the wireless keyboard, you use the keyboard Four... batteries are properly installed. Do not place metal furniture near 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. ! Confirm that exchange radio signals on the bottom of battery. Avoid using any wireless...
...in the wireless keyboard. Always use the same type and manufacture of the wireless keyboard. Do not mix alkaline with your computer or wireless keyboard, as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to use the wireless keyboard, you use the keyboard Four... batteries are properly installed. Do not place metal furniture near 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. ! Confirm that exchange radio signals on the bottom of battery. Avoid using any wireless...
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... top of the keyboard. This could indicate that the connect indicator turns on the bottom of the keyboard to check that the connection between the computer and the keyboard. If not, repeat the procedure. ! Steps 4 and 5 must be completed within a range of approximately 11.8 inches (30 cm) to approximately 39.4 inches... wireless keyboard. 2 Turn on the keyboard when connection is left unused for 20 minutes or longer, the connect indicator will turn off. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless keyboard ! If the wireless keyboard is established between your...
... top of the keyboard. This could indicate that the connect indicator turns on the bottom of the keyboard to check that the connection between the computer and the keyboard. If not, repeat the procedure. ! Steps 4 and 5 must be completed within a range of approximately 11.8 inches (30 cm) to approximately 39.4 inches... wireless keyboard. 2 Turn on the keyboard when connection is left unused for 20 minutes or longer, the connect indicator will turn off. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless keyboard ! If the wireless keyboard is established between your...
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If the wireless keyboard is not being used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to put the wireless keyboard in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard 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 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 an extended period of time, remove the batteries to put the wireless keyboard in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard 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 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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... active function). A Left button Click or double-click the left button down a page. C Right button Press the right button once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. D Power switch Slide the switch to drop the item. Using the Wireless Mouse The wireless optical mouse has no cables to... central wheel to scroll up or down while sliding the mouse, then release the button to turn the mouse on and off. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is available only with your...
... active function). A Left button Click or double-click the left button down a page. C Right button Press the right button once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. D Power switch Slide the switch to drop the item. Using the Wireless Mouse The wireless optical mouse has no cables to... central wheel to scroll up or down while sliding the mouse, then release the button to turn the mouse on and off. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is available only with your...
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... surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half- Press the CONNECT button located on the back of your computer. Always use the mouse Two AA alkaline batteries are properly installed. Do not place metal furniture near the wireless mouse. Confirm ...operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations of batteries can damage the wireless mouse. 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...
... surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half- Press the CONNECT button located on the back of your computer. Always use the mouse Two AA alkaline batteries are properly installed. Do not place metal furniture near the wireless mouse. Confirm ...operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations of batteries can damage the wireless mouse. 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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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 ! 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.
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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. ! Steps 3 and 4 must be completed within 10 seconds of time, remove the batteries to the ON position, and press the CONNECT button. Communication between the mouse and the computer should now be replaced. 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. ! Steps 3 and 4 must be completed within 10 seconds of time, remove the batteries to the ON position, and press the CONNECT button. Communication between the mouse and the computer should now be replaced. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Turn over the mouse, slide the power switch to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.