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... STAR ...6 Documentation ...7 Ergonomic Considerations ...11 Getting Started ...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...
... STAR ...6 Documentation ...7 Ergonomic Considerations ...11 Getting Started ...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...
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... i.LINK Device ...105 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...109 Setting the Password ...110 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 115 Using the Power Saving Mode...116 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...119 Adding and Removing Memory...120 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...126 Precautions ......132 On Handling the LCD Screen ...133 On Using the Power Source ...134 On Handling Your Computer...135 On Using the Built-in ...
... i.LINK Device ...105 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...107 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...109 Setting the Password ...110 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 115 Using the Power Saving Mode...116 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...119 Adding and Removing Memory...120 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...126 Precautions ......132 On Handling the LCD Screen ...133 On Using the Power Source ...134 On Handling Your Computer...135 On Using the Built-in ...
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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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... and software configurations of your VAIO computer. To view the online specifications: 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...
... and software configurations of your VAIO computer. To view the online specifications: 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...
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... programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. 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... Media Center User Guide. 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) - Provides information about using Windows Media Center.
... programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. 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... Media Center User Guide. 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) - Provides information about using Windows Media Center.
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.... ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find the answers you will 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...
.... ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find the answers you will 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...
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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. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) ... Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33) Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your...
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. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) ... Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33) Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your...
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... in use. Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in green when the power of the indicator lights. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on .) When the indicator is off , the optical disc media is not being used . Built-in MOTION EYE camera ... a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on . See Setting Up Your Computer with the following indicator lights. n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 115) and find out more in its help file....
... in use. Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in green when the power of the indicator lights. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on .) When the indicator is off , the optical disc media is not being used . Built-in MOTION EYE camera ... a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on . See Setting Up Your Computer with the following indicator lights. n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 115) and find out more in its help file....
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... section describes how to get 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 ... (page 83) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 89) ❑ Using the Internet (page 92) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 94) n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... section describes how to get 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 ... (page 83) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 89) ❑ Using the Internet (page 92) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 94) n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... keyboard. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with manganese batteries. Press the CONNECT button located on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your computer first, and then press the CONNECT button on the bottom of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. Always use the same type and manufacture of...the distance limitations of battery. Do not mix alkaline with additional keys that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed. If you find your computer. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your...
... keyboard. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with manganese batteries. Press the CONNECT button located on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your computer first, and then press the CONNECT button on the bottom of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. Always use the same type and manufacture of...the distance limitations of battery. Do not mix alkaline with additional keys that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed. If you find your computer. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your...
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... assignments with the Fn key. The default tasks are as an example. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn+F10: Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of ...the LCD screen. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 115) and find out more in its help file. S3: Ejects the optical disc from the drive. ✍ The ...
... assignments with the Fn key. The default tasks are as an example. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn+F10: Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of ...the LCD screen. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 115) and find out more in its help file. S3: Ejects the optical disc from the drive. ✍ The ...
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...I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in place to indicate that the keyboard is in certain software applications. For details on the computer screen. K Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to turn on and off the wireless keyboard. H Windows key... for the lower level of power consumption. G Indicators (Battery): turns on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is ready for use (page 25). n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to batteries wear out. J ...
...I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in place to indicate that the keyboard is in certain software applications. For details on the computer screen. K Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to turn on and off the wireless keyboard. H Windows key... for the lower level of power consumption. G Indicators (Battery): turns on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is ready for use (page 25). n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to batteries wear out. J ...
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C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. B CONNECT button (page 25) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer.
C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. B CONNECT button (page 25) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer.
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...no cables to stop working after replacement of batteries can damage the wireless mouse. Confirm that have half- If you find your computer or wireless mouse, as this may cause interference, causing the mouse to stop working properly. Always use the same type and ...and new batteries when replacing batteries in and uses a light-emitting diode (LED) instead of the wireless mouse. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations of battery...
...no cables to stop working after replacement of batteries can damage the wireless mouse. Confirm that have half- If you find your computer or wireless mouse, as this may cause interference, causing the mouse to stop working properly. Always use the same type and ...and new batteries when replacing batteries in and uses a light-emitting diode (LED) instead of the wireless mouse. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations of battery...
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... save battery power. E CONNECT button (page 28) Press to display a context-sensitive shortcut menu (not always an active function). 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 ...button Press the right button once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. B Central wheel Rotate the central wheel to scroll up or down while sliding the mouse, then release the button to ...
... save battery power. E CONNECT button (page 28) Press to display a context-sensitive shortcut menu (not always an active function). 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 ...button Press the right button once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. B Central wheel Rotate the central wheel to scroll up or down while sliding the mouse, then release the button to ...
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The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Change the settings. n 41 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 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Mouse under Hardware and Sound.
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...the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the capture angle adjuster (1) on the back of the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is ready for a video conference using the built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software... built-in MOTION EYE camera. Note that launching or exiting your computer. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Push down or up the horizontal bar to capture ...
...the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the capture angle adjuster (1) on the back of the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is ready for a video conference using the built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software... built-in MOTION EYE camera. Note that launching or exiting your computer. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Push down or up the horizontal bar to capture ...
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You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
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... Companion 2 provides many more information. See the help file on the software for more features. The current image in the properties window. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Capture icon...
... Companion 2 provides many more information. See the help file on the software for more features. The current image in the properties window. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Capture icon...