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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Setting Up Your Computer ...18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...31 Using Your VAIO Computer ...32 Using the Keyboard ...33 Using the Mouse ...37 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...40 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...42 Using the TV Function ...53 Using PC Cards ...72 Using the ExpressCard Module ...75 Using the Memory Stick Media ...79 Using Other Memory Cards ...85 Using the Internet...88 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...90
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Setting Up Your Computer ...18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...31 Using Your VAIO Computer ...32 Using the Keyboard ...33 Using the Mouse ...37 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...40 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...42 Using the TV Function ...53 Using PC Cards ...72 Using the ExpressCard Module ...75 Using the Memory Stick Media ...79 Using Other Memory Cards ...85 Using the Internet...88 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...90
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... a Printer ...100 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...101 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...103 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...105 Setting the Password ...106 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...109 Using the Power Saving Mode...110 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...112 Adding and Removing Memory...113 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...119 Precautions ...125...
... a Printer ...100 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...101 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...103 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...105 Setting the Password ...106 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...109 Using the Power Saving Mode...110 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...112 Adding and Removing Memory...113 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...119 Precautions ...125...
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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing. ! n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer.
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing. ! n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer.
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...on your computer must be connected to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: 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 http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) ...
...on your computer must be connected to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: 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 http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) ...
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n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original ... User Guide. Provides information about using Windows Media Center. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) -
n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original ... User Guide. Provides information about using Windows Media Center. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) -
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... Here you will find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑...your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer...
... Here you will find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑...your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer...
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... did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system.
... did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system.
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... in its help file. See Setting Up Your Computer with the following indicator lights. Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is equipped with VAIO Central (page 109) and find out more in Sleep mode, and turns off , the optical disc media is read from the remote commander. Indicator Functions...
... in its help file. See Setting Up Your Computer with the following indicator lights. Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is equipped with VAIO Central (page 109) and find out more in Sleep mode, and turns off , the optical disc media is read from the remote commander. Indicator Functions...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 37) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 40) ❑ Using ... (page 79) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 85) ❑ Using the Internet (page 88) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 90) n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 37) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 40) ❑ Using ... (page 79) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 85) ❑ Using the Internet (page 88) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 90) n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... stop working properly. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of...
... stop working properly. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of...
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...'s screen view. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with VAIO Central (page 109) and find out more in its help file. B Muting button Turns the volume on and off. C Volume control buttons Increase (+) or... lighting intensity of the LCD screen. See Setting Up Your Computer with the Fn key. In such a case, you can change the assignments with VAIO Central. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. S2: Launches Internet Explorer.
...'s screen view. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with VAIO Central (page 109) and find out more in its help file. B Muting button Turns the volume on and off. C Volume control buttons Increase (+) or... lighting intensity of the LCD screen. See Setting Up Your Computer with the Fn key. In such a case, you can change the assignments with VAIO Central. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. S2: Launches Internet Explorer.
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n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to batteries wear out. F POWER switch Slide the POWER switch to turn on ...
n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to batteries wear out. F POWER switch Slide the POWER switch to turn on ...
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n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer. B CONNECT button (page 23) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle. C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries.
n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer. B CONNECT button (page 23) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle. C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries.
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... that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed. Use surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half- tone printing. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries. Avoid surfaces such as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that have minimal repetitive...
... that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed. Use surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half- tone printing. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries. Avoid surfaces such as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that have minimal repetitive...
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... to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. E CONNECT button (page 26) Press to turn the mouse on and off. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Left button Click or double-click the left button to select items. To drag and drop items, hold the left button down a page. C Right...
... to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. E CONNECT button (page 26) Press to turn the mouse on and off. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Left button Click or double-click the left button to select items. To drag and drop items, hold the left button down a page. C Right...
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n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Mouse under Hardware and Sound. The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Change the settings.
n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Mouse under Hardware and Sound. The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Change the settings.
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... does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is activated before using...
... does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is activated before using...
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n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more light. Push down the shutter speed to allow the camera to display ... viewer window may show some noises, for example horizontal streaks, if you see the live feed in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to adjust the angle upward or downward, respectively, until you view a rapid-moving object. It decreases the frame rate and...
n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more light. Push down the shutter speed to allow the camera to display ... viewer window may show some noises, for example horizontal streaks, if you see the live feed in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to adjust the angle upward or downward, respectively, until you view a rapid-moving object. It decreases the frame rate and...
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To insert a disc ! n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you plan to the disc or slot. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 With the label side facing toward you launch any preinstalled disc ...
To insert a disc ! n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you plan to the disc or slot. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 With the label side facing toward you launch any preinstalled disc ...
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...-click the optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. The drive eject button is disabled when your computer is in Sleep mode. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer To remove a disc ! Do not remove the optical disc when your computer and repeat the procedure.
...-click the optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. The drive eject button is disabled when your computer is in Sleep mode. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer To remove a disc ! Do not remove the optical disc when your computer and repeat the procedure.