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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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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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... 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go 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) -...
... 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go 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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... settings. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click...
... settings. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click...
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Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the... Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find the answers you need. 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 running ...
Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the... Recovery Find information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find the answers you need. 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 running ...
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... 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 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. ❑ Locating...
... 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 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. ❑ Locating...
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... not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off, the memory card is equipped with VAIO Central (page 109) and find out more in Sleep mode, and turns off . Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is read from the remote commander...
... not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off, the memory card is equipped with VAIO Central (page 109) and find out more in Sleep mode, and turns off . Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is read from the remote commander...
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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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... of the wireless keyboard. Always use the same type and manufacture of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. Using the Wireless Keyboard ! n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with manganese batteries. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that the supplied AA...
... of the wireless keyboard. Always use the same type and manufacture of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. Using the Wireless Keyboard ! n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with manganese batteries. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that the supplied AA...
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... you can change the assignments with the Fn key. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with VAIO Central. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. Fn+F10: Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. C Volume...the English keyboard as follows: S1: Opens the Media Center Start menu or launches Windows Mail. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 109) and find out more in its help file. B Muting button Turns the volume on and off. n 34 N Using Your...
... you can change the assignments with the Fn key. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with VAIO Central. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. Fn+F10: Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. C Volume...the English keyboard as follows: S1: Opens the Media Center Start menu or launches Windows Mail. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 109) and find out more in its help file. B Muting button Turns the volume on and off. n 34 N Using Your...
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... the Scroll Lock state. (Connect): Turns on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is ready for use (page 23). n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to turn on and off the wireless keyboard. For details on the computer...
... the Scroll Lock state. (Connect): Turns on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is ready for use (page 23). n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to turn on and off the wireless keyboard. For details on the computer...
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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. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer.
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... magazines that have half- Do not mix alkaline with your computer. Always use the same type and manufacture of the wireless mouse. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries. Using the Wireless Mouse The wireless optical mouse has no cables to stop working...
... magazines that have half- Do not mix alkaline with your computer. Always use the same type and manufacture of the wireless mouse. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries. Using the Wireless Mouse The wireless optical mouse has no cables to stop working...
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... (page 26) Press to turn the mouse on and off. F Battery indicator Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of power. 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 while sliding...
... (page 26) Press to turn the mouse on and off. F Battery indicator Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of power. 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 while sliding...
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n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Change the settings. Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Mouse under Hardware and Sound.
n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Change the settings. Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Mouse under Hardware and Sound.
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.... Turning on the computer activates 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, respectively. The built-in MOTION EYE camera...
.... Turning on the computer activates 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, respectively. The built-in MOTION EYE camera...
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... allow the camera to adjust the angle upward or downward, respectively, until you view a rapid-moving object. Click the Camera button to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. The viewer window may show some noises, for example horizontal streaks, if you see the live feed in MOTION EYE camera ... the capture angle adjuster (1) on the back of the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more light. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. If another software application is normal and does not indicate a ...
... allow the camera to adjust the angle upward or downward, respectively, until you view a rapid-moving object. Click the Camera button to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. The viewer window may show some noises, for example horizontal streaks, if you see the live feed in MOTION EYE camera ... the capture angle adjuster (1) on the back of the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more light. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. If another software application is normal and does not indicate a ...
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n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you plan to an 8cm disc before you , slide a disc into the slot so as not to apply excessive pressure to the ...
n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you plan to an 8cm disc before you , slide a disc into the slot so as not to apply excessive pressure to the ...
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... computer is turned off . 2 Press the drive eject button (2) or the S3 button on the wireless keyboard. Be sure not to malfunction. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer To remove a disc ! The optical disc slides out. ✍ Alternatively, you can remove a disc with some mouse operations. If pressing either button does not...
... computer is turned off . 2 Press the drive eject button (2) or the S3 button on the wireless keyboard. Be sure not to malfunction. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer To remove a disc ! The optical disc slides out. ✍ Alternatively, you can remove a disc with some mouse operations. If pressing either button does not...