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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 ...46 ...Using the TV Function ...57 Using PC Cards ...76 Using the ExpressCard Module ...79 Using the Memory Stick Media ...83 Using Other Memory Cards ...89 Using the Internet...92 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 ...46 ...Using the TV Function ...57 Using PC Cards ...76 Using the ExpressCard Module ...79 Using the Memory Stick Media ...83 Using Other Memory Cards ...89 Using the Internet...92 Using...
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... a Printer ...104 Connecting an 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...
... a Printer ...104 Connecting an 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...
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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 your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those 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 purchase of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. !
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... http://, 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://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 Brazil It ...
... http://, 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://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 Brazil It ...
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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. To access this on -screen guide: 1 ... restoring individual software 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 VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about using Windows Media Center. To access this on -screen guide: 1 ... restoring individual software 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 -
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... 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 VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery ...10065; Manuals & Specifications Here you accomplish a task. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you will find the on how to back up and ...
... 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 VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery ...10065; Manuals & Specifications Here you accomplish a task. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you will find the on how to back up and ...
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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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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 ... 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 computer with 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 ... 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 computer with your system.
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... used . n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is turned off. DISPLAY OFF Illuminates in orange when the LCD backlight is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 115) and find out more in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is read from or written to the optical...
... used . n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is turned off. DISPLAY OFF Illuminates in orange when the LCD backlight is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 115) and find out more in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is read from or written to the optical...
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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 46) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 57) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 76) ❑ 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 46) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 57) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 76) ❑ Using...
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... (page 25) for the detailed procedure. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of battery. If you find your computer. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your keyboard not working properly.
... (page 25) for the detailed procedure. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of battery. If you find your computer. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your keyboard not working properly.
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... control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. In such a case, you can change the assignments with the Fn key. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with...the above is the English keyboard as follows: S1: Opens the Media Center Start menu or launches Windows Mail. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 115) and find out more in its help file. ✍ Illustrated above . S2: Launches Internet Explorer. Fn+F10: ...
... control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. In such a case, you can change the assignments with the Fn key. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with...the above is the English keyboard as follows: S1: Opens the Media Center Start menu or launches Windows Mail. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 115) and find out more in its help file. ✍ Illustrated above . S2: Launches Internet Explorer. Fn+F10: ...
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... place to batteries wear out. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 116). n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for use (page 25). For details on the computer screen.
... place to batteries wear out. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 116). n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for use (page 25). For details on the computer screen.
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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. 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.
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..., causing the mouse to plug in the wireless mouse. Avoid using any wireless devices that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed. 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...
..., causing the mouse to plug in the wireless mouse. Avoid using any wireless devices that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed. 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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... 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. Press...
... 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. Press...
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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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... does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Note that launching or exiting your computer. Push down or up the horizontal bar to capture still images and movies with a built-in...
... does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Note that launching or exiting your computer. Push down or up the horizontal bar to capture still images and movies with a built-in...
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The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. 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. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
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... window. 3 Turn the camera to launch WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Capture icon in the properties window. WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. 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 your subject. 4 Click the CAPTURE button...
... window. 3 Turn the camera to launch WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Capture icon in the properties window. WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. 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 your subject. 4 Click the CAPTURE button...