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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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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. 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 your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. !
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. 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 your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. !
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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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...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 - Provides information about using Windows Media Center. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your ... original factory installed settings. 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) -
...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 - Provides information about using Windows Media Center. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your ... original factory installed settings. 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) -
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...maintenance programs from the following categories 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 Internet sites you might find the answers you accomplish a task. It can either... the on how 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 Find ...
...maintenance programs from the following categories 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 Internet sites you might find the answers you accomplish a task. It can either... the on how 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 Find ...
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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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Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Before starting your 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...
Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your system. Before starting your 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...
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... used . DISPLAY OFF Illuminates in orange when the LCD backlight is in use. 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. Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is enabled. ✍ You can...
... used . DISPLAY OFF Illuminates in orange when the LCD backlight is in use. 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. Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is enabled. ✍ You can...
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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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... specific functions. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of battery. Using the Wireless Keyboard ! If you find your computer. 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...
... specific functions. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of battery. Using the Wireless Keyboard ! If you find your computer. 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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...the LCD screen. S2: Launches Internet Explorer. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with VAIO Control Center (page 115) and find out more in its help file. Fn+F10: Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your ...an example. See Setting Up Your Computer with the Fn key. ✍ Illustrated above . In such a case, you can change the assignments with VAIO Control Center. C Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. B Muting button Turns the volume on and off. S3: Ejects the optical...
...the LCD screen. S2: Launches Internet Explorer. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with VAIO Control Center (page 115) and find out more in its help file. Fn+F10: Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your ...an example. See Setting Up Your Computer with the Fn key. ✍ Illustrated above . In such a case, you can change the assignments with VAIO Control Center. C Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. B Muting button Turns the volume on and off. S3: Ejects the optical...
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... for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to indicate that the keyboard is ready for the lower level of power consumption. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for use (page 25). K Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to turn on and off the wireless...
... for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to indicate that the keyboard is ready for the lower level of power consumption. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for use (page 25). K Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to turn on and off the wireless...
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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. B CONNECT button (page 25) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle.
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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. Confirm that have minimal repetitive patterns. Avoid surfaces such as this may cause interference...
... 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. Confirm that have minimal repetitive patterns. Avoid surfaces such as this may cause interference...
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... button Press the right button once to drop the item. 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. B Central...
... button Press the right button once to drop the item. 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. B Central...
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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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.... ✍ The built-in the desired angle. If another software application is using the camera, exit the application before using such software. 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. Note that launching or exiting your computer... you to adjust the angle upward or downward, respectively, until you see the live feed in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application.
.... ✍ The built-in the desired angle. If another software application is using the camera, exit the application before using such software. 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. Note that launching or exiting your computer... you to adjust the angle upward or downward, respectively, until you see the live feed in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application.
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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 ! 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.
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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 ...