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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. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in 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 provide state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer.
n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in 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 provide state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer.
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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. 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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... Contains links to other Internet sites you might 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 Find information on how to find...
... Contains links to other Internet sites you might 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 Find information on how to find...
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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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...) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33) 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...
...) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33) 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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... indicator is off . 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 use. Built-in MOTION EYE camera Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in...
... indicator is off . 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 use. Built-in MOTION EYE camera Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in...
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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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... properly. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with manganese batteries. Press the CONNECT button located on the back of your computer. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer first, and then press the CONNECT button on the bottom of the wireless keyboard.
... properly. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with manganese batteries. Press the CONNECT button located on the back of your computer. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer first, and then press the CONNECT button on the bottom of the wireless keyboard.
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...+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 115) and find out more in its help file. ✍ Illustrated above . Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of ...the LCD screen. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. C Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. S3: Ejects ...
...+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 115) and find out more in its help file. ✍ Illustrated above . Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of ...the LCD screen. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. C Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. S3: Ejects ...
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... type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. G Indicators (Battery): turns on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 116). n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to batteries wear out. For details on while the AA batteries for the...
... type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. G Indicators (Battery): turns on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 116). n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to batteries wear out. For details on while the AA batteries for the...
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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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... used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in and uses a light-emitting diode (LED) instead of the mouse batteries, reconnect the mouse. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries. Using the Wireless Mouse The wireless optical mouse has no cables to stop working...
... used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in and uses a light-emitting diode (LED) instead of the mouse batteries, reconnect the mouse. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries. Using the Wireless Mouse The wireless optical mouse has no cables to stop working...
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... mouse batteries are running out of power. Press the wheel once to drop the item. This will help you save battery 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.
... mouse batteries are running out of power. Press the wheel once to drop the item. This will help you save battery 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.
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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. The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Change the settings.
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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. If another software application is using the camera, exit the application before using such software. Push down or up the horizontal bar to... software and enables you to adjust the angle upward or downward, respectively, until you see the live feed in the desired angle. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the preinstalled image capture software.
... 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. If another software application is using the camera, exit the application before using such software. Push down or up the horizontal bar to... software and enables you to adjust the angle upward or downward, respectively, until you see the live feed in the desired angle. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the preinstalled image capture software.
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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. The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
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. The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
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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 ...
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 ...