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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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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 experience. ! 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 experience. ! 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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...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://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 ...
...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://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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... including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help you need. Run utilities that help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to...
... including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help you need. Run utilities that help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to...
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Protect your VAIO computer 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. n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
Protect your VAIO computer 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. n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
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Be sure to get started using 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 ...) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. 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...
Be sure to get started using 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 ...) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33) n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. 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...
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... of the computer is read from or written to the hard disk drive. n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in its help file. Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in green when the power of the indicator lights...
... of the computer is read from or written to the hard disk drive. n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in its help file. Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in green when the power of the indicator lights...
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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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... same type and manufacture of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. See Connecting the Wireless Keyboard (page 25) for the detailed procedure. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer or wireless keyboard, as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working...
... same type and manufacture of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. See Connecting the Wireless Keyboard (page 25) for the detailed procedure. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer or wireless keyboard, as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working...
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... magnify/restore your computer's screen view. ✍ Illustrated above . The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in its help file. In such a case, you can change the assignments with...
... magnify/restore your computer's screen view. ✍ Illustrated above . The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in its help file. In such a case, you can change the assignments with...
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... to indicate that the keyboard is in certain software applications. For details on the computer screen. H Windows key Displays the Start menu. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for use (page 25).
... to indicate that the keyboard is in certain software applications. For details on the computer screen. H Windows key Displays the Start menu. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for use (page 25).
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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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... the detailed procedure. Using the Wireless Mouse The wireless optical mouse has no cables to plug in the wireless mouse. tone printing. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries. Avoid surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that exchange radio signals on...
... the detailed procedure. Using the Wireless Mouse The wireless optical mouse has no cables to plug in the wireless mouse. tone printing. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries. Avoid surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that exchange radio signals on...
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... wheel Rotate the central wheel to scroll up or down while sliding the mouse, then release the button to drop the item. 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. E CONNECT...
... wheel Rotate the central wheel to scroll up or down while sliding the mouse, then release the button to drop the item. 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. E CONNECT...
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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. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Change the settings.
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The built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. 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. 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.
The built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. 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. 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.
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...respectively, until you view a rapid-moving object. Click the Camera button to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. It decreases the frame rate and slows down or up the horizontal bar to capture more than one software application. This is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-...in the desired angle. ! You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more light. You can change the capture angle of the built-in ...
...respectively, until you view a rapid-moving object. Click the Camera button to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. It decreases the frame rate and slows down or up the horizontal bar to capture more than one software application. This is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-...in the desired angle. ! You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more light. You can change the capture angle of the built-in ...
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... to the disc or slot. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 With the label side facing toward you launch any preinstalled disc operation program. 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...
... to the disc or slot. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 With the label side facing toward you launch any preinstalled disc operation program. 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...