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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 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. 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. !
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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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... 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 other Internet sites you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to... back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to find ...
... 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 other Internet sites you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to... back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to find ...
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... Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 18) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 31) 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 VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer. n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up ...
... Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 18) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 31) 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 VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer. n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up ...
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... when the computer is in green when the power of the indicator lights. n 17 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Central (page 109) and find out more in use. Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not...
... when the computer is in green when the power of the indicator lights. n 17 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Central (page 109) and find out more in use. Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not...
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... 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 the Optical Disc Drive (page 42) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 53) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 72) ❑ Using...
... 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 the Optical Disc Drive (page 42) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 53) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 72) ❑ Using...
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... devices that exchange radio signals on the back of your computer. Always use the same type and manufacture of 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. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer...
... devices that exchange radio signals on the back of your computer. Always use the same type and manufacture of 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. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer...
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...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. The default tasks are as an example. Fn+F10: Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. D... Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. C Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 109) and find out more in its help file.
...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. The default tasks are as an example. Fn+F10: Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. D... Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. C Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 109) and find out more in its help file.
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... lower level of power consumption. H Windows key Displays the Start menu. F POWER switch Slide the POWER switch to perform basic math calculations. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for use (page 23).
... lower level of power consumption. H Windows key Displays the Start menu. F POWER switch Slide the POWER switch to perform basic math calculations. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for use (page 23).
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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. B CONNECT button (page 23) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle.
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... properly. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations of battery. Do not mix alkaline with your computer. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries.
... properly. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations of battery. Do not mix alkaline with your computer. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries.
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... (page 26) Press to display a context-sensitive shortcut menu (not always an active function). Press the wheel once to drop the item. 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.
... (page 26) Press to display a context-sensitive shortcut menu (not always an active function). Press the wheel once to drop the item. 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.
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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. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Change the settings.
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... video editing software. The built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. Note that the camera is ready for a video conference using the 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...
... video editing software. The built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. Note that the camera is ready for a video conference using the 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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... you see the live feed in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. Click the Camera button to capture more than one software application. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera with the capture angle adjuster...
... you see the live feed in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. Click the Camera button to capture more than one software application. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera with the capture angle adjuster...
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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 ...
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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... of the drive, restart your computer is turned off . 2 Press the drive eject button (2) or the S3 button on the wireless keyboard. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer To remove a disc !
... of the drive, restart your computer is turned off . 2 Press the drive eject button (2) or the S3 button on the wireless keyboard. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer To remove a disc !