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... ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Setting Up Your Computer ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard ...35 Using the Mouse ...39 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...42 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...44 ...Using the TV Function ...55 Using PC Cards ...74 Using the ExpressCard Module ...77 Using the Memory Stick Media ...81 Using Other Memory Cards ...87 Using the Internet...90 Using...
... ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Setting Up Your Computer ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard ...35 Using the Mouse ...39 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...42 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...44 ...Using the TV Function ...55 Using PC Cards ...74 Using the ExpressCard Module ...77 Using the Memory Stick Media ...81 Using Other Memory Cards ...87 Using the Internet...90 Using...
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... a Printer ...102 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...103 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...105 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...107 Setting the Password ...108 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 111 Using the Power Saving Mode...112 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...114 Adding and Removing Memory...115 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...121 Precautions...
... a Printer ...102 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...103 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...105 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...107 Setting the Password ...108 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 111 Using the Power Saving Mode...112 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...114 Adding and Removing Memory...115 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...121 Precautions...
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n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide.
n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide.
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... 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://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm 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 ...
... 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://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm 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 ...
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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. n8 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. n8 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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...on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance... programs from the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to wireless tutorials...
...on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance... programs from the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to wireless tutorials...
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Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan. n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty.
Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan. n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty.
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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 (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. !
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 (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. !
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... LAN functionality is off the computer when this indicator is on . Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off , the memory card is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in MOTION EYE camera is on .) When the indicator is off the computer when this indicator is...
... LAN functionality is off the computer when this indicator is on . Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off , the memory card is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in MOTION EYE camera is on .) When the indicator is off the computer when this indicator is...
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... the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 35) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 39) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 42) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 44) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 55) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 74) ❑ Using...
... the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 35) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 39) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 42) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 44) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 55) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 74) ❑ Using...
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... wireless keyboard, as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working after replacement of the keyboard batteries, reconnect the keyboard. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with manganese batteries. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of the wireless keyboard. The...
... wireless keyboard, as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working after replacement of the keyboard batteries, reconnect the keyboard. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with manganese batteries. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of the wireless keyboard. The...
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.... Fn+F10: Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. In such a case, you can change the assignments with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in its help file. ✍ Illustrated above . Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the...the volume on and off. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. S2: Launches Internet Explorer. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the Fn key. S3: Ejects...
.... Fn+F10: Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. In such a case, you can change the assignments with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in its help file. ✍ Illustrated above . Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the...the volume on and off. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. S2: Launches Internet Explorer. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the Fn key. S3: Ejects...
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... Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to turn on while the AA batteries for the lower level of power consumption. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to indicate that the keyboard is in certain software applications. For details on...
... Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to turn on while the AA batteries for the lower level of power consumption. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to indicate that the keyboard is in certain software applications. For details on...
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B CONNECT button (page 25) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle. C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer.
B CONNECT button (page 25) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle. C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer.
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.... ! Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in and uses a light-emitting diode (LED) instead of battery. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries. These devices may create interference, causing the mouse to stop working after replacement of...
.... ! Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in and uses a light-emitting diode (LED) instead of battery. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries. These devices may create interference, causing the mouse to stop working after replacement of...
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... (page 28) Press to turn the mouse on and off. F Battery indicator Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of power. n 40 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...
... (page 28) Press to turn the mouse on and off. F Battery indicator Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of power. n 40 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 41 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 41 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, so the computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is ready for a video conference using such software. Note that launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software. The built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively.
Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is ready for a video conference using such software. Note that launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software. The built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively.
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...the desired angle. ! If another software application is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Click the Camera button to capture more than one software application. You can change the capture angle of your computer. This is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in...MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more light. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ The built-in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. Push down the shutter speed to allow the camera to ...
...the desired angle. ! If another software application is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Click the Camera button to capture more than one software application. You can change the capture angle of your computer. This is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in...MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more light. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ The built-in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. Push down the shutter speed to allow the camera to ...
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n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before inserting the disc into the slot so as not ...
n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before inserting the disc into the slot so as not ...