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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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n4 N Troubleshooting ...145 Computer ...147 System Security ...154 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...155 Internet ...158 Networking ...160 Optical Discs ...163 Display ...168 Printing ...169 Microphone ...170 Mouse ...172 Speakers ...173 Keyboard...175 Floppy Disks ...176 PC Cards ...177 Audio/Video...179 Memory Stick Media ...182 Peripherals ...183 Support Options ...184 Sony Support Information ...185 Program Support Information...188 Trademarks ...199
n4 N Troubleshooting ...145 Computer ...147 System Security ...154 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...155 Internet ...158 Networking ...160 Optical Discs ...163 Display ...168 Printing ...169 Microphone ...170 Mouse ...172 Speakers ...173 Keyboard...175 Floppy Disks ...176 PC Cards ...177 Audio/Video...179 Memory Stick Media ...182 Peripherals ...183 Support Options ...184 Sony Support Information ...185 Program Support Information...188 Trademarks ...199
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... slouching forward or leaning far backwards. A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Sit in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, pointing device, or external mouse. Have breaks during sessions with good back support. Sit in front of you should attempt to take account of the...
... slouching forward or leaning far backwards. A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Sit in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, pointing device, or external mouse. Have breaks during sessions with good back support. Sit in front of you should attempt to take account of the...
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n 22 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You need an AC adapter to connect to an AC power source and it must be plugged into the power source before you can establish communication with your wireless keyboard and mouse. ✍ Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter.
n 22 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You need an AC adapter to connect to an AC power source and it must be plugged into the power source before you can establish communication with your wireless keyboard and mouse. ✍ Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter.
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...must be located within 10 seconds of the keyboard. To connect the wireless keyboard, it must install the batteries and establish communication between the computer and the keyboard. The connect indicator turns on in the keyboard are supplied with your keyboard not working, for 20 minutes or longer,..., try the following steps for reconnection. Before attempting to check that the connection between your computer and the keyboard is established between the computer and the keyboard. ✍ If you must be completed within a range of approximately 11.8 inches (30 cm) to the ON ...
...must be located within 10 seconds of the keyboard. To connect the wireless keyboard, it must install the batteries and establish communication between the computer and the keyboard. The connect indicator turns on in the keyboard are supplied with your keyboard not working, for 20 minutes or longer,..., try the following steps for reconnection. Before attempting to check that the connection between your computer and the keyboard is established between the computer and the keyboard. ✍ If you must be completed within a range of approximately 11.8 inches (30 cm) to the ON ...
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If you want to be replaced. If the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level. If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to put the wireless keyboard in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. n 27 N Getting Started ✍ You can check the battery indicator ( or ) in a more 'ergonomic' position, flip open the keyboard feet.
If you want to be replaced. If the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level. If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to put the wireless keyboard in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. n 27 N Getting Started ✍ You can check the battery indicator ( or ) in a more 'ergonomic' position, flip open the keyboard feet.
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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...
... 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...
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.... Do not place metal furniture or objects near the wireless keyboard. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with manganese batteries. These devices may create interference, causing the keyboard to stop working after replacement of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. Press the CONNECT button located on the back of battery...
.... Do not place metal furniture or objects near the wireless keyboard. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with manganese batteries. These devices may create interference, causing the keyboard to stop working after replacement of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. Press the CONNECT button located on the back of battery...
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...Center. S2: Launches Internet Explorer. B Muting button Turns the volume on and off. In such a case, you can change the assignments with VAIO Control Center (page 115) and find out more in its help file. The default tasks are as an example. S3: Ejects the optical disc... from the drive. ✍ The default S button assignments may be different from the above is the English keyboard as follows: S1: Opens the Media Center Start menu or launches Windows Mail. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except...
...Center. S2: Launches Internet Explorer. B Muting button Turns the volume on and off. In such a case, you can change the assignments with VAIO Control Center (page 115) and find out more in its help file. The default tasks are as an example. S3: Ejects the optical disc... from the drive. ✍ The default S button assignments may be different from the above is the English keyboard as follows: S1: Opens the Media Center Start menu or launches Windows Mail. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except...
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...Lock state. (Scroll lock): Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state. (Connect): Turns on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is in certain software applications. 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). G Indicators (Battery): turns on and off the wireless keyboard. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in place to batteries wear out. For details on...
...Lock state. (Scroll lock): Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state. (Connect): Turns on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is in certain software applications. 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). G Indicators (Battery): turns on and off the wireless keyboard. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in place to batteries wear out. For details on...
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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. 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.
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... optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. The optical disc slides out. ✍ Alternatively, you can remove a disc with some mouse operations. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer To remove a disc ! Doing so may cause the computer to pull out the optical disc forcefully before it completely slides out. 1 Check that the...
... optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. The optical disc slides out. ✍ Alternatively, you can remove a disc with some mouse operations. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer To remove a disc ! Doing so may cause the computer to pull out the optical disc forcefully before it completely slides out. 1 Check that the...
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... low power consumption mode. To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key on the wireless keyboard or the sleep button on the remote commander. ❑ Press the power button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to use it for more than four seconds, your computer. ! If you... do not intend to place your wireless keyboard and remote commander are properly installed and not worn out. The orange power indicator light is in this mode. ! n 117 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the...
... low power consumption mode. To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key on the wireless keyboard or the sleep button on the remote commander. ❑ Press the power button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to use it for more than four seconds, your computer. ! If you... do not intend to place your wireless keyboard and remote commander are properly installed and not worn out. The orange power indicator light is in this mode. ! n 117 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the...
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...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 ❑ Computer... 163) ❑ Display (page 168) ❑ Printing (page 169) ❑ Microphone (page 170) ❑ Mouse (page 172) ❑ Speakers (page 173) ❑ Keyboard (page 175) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 176) ❑ PC Cards (page 177) Many problems have simple solutions.
...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 ❑ Computer... 163) ❑ Display (page 168) ❑ Printing (page 169) ❑ Microphone (page 170) ❑ Mouse (page 172) ❑ Speakers (page 173) ❑ Keyboard (page 175) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 176) ❑ PC Cards (page 177) Many problems have simple solutions.
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... correctly. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you press and hold the power button for your VAIO computer. ❑ Make sure your computer to five minutes. Reattach the AC adapter and press the...to turn off automatically. If you may cause your computer is not in Sleep mode by Sony for more than four seconds, your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ...
... correctly. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you press and hold the power button for your VAIO computer. ❑ Make sure your computer to five minutes. Reattach the AC adapter and press the...to turn off automatically. If you may cause your computer is not in Sleep mode by Sony for more than four seconds, your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ...
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... may cause loss of your computer back into Normal mode from Sleep mode. ❑ Press the Alt+F4 keys several times to bring your wireless keyboard and remote commander are properly installed and not worn out. Unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for more than four seconds to shut... my screen remains blank? ❑ If the orange DISPLAY OFF indicator is on, press the DISPLAY OFF button. ❑ Press any key on the wireless keyboard or the sleep button on the computer again. !
... may cause loss of your computer back into Normal mode from Sleep mode. ❑ Press the Alt+F4 keys several times to bring your wireless keyboard and remote commander are properly installed and not worn out. Unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for more than four seconds to shut... my screen remains blank? ❑ If the orange DISPLAY OFF indicator is on, press the DISPLAY OFF button. ❑ Press any key on the wireless keyboard or the sleep button on the computer again. !
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... slide out? ❑ Make sure your computer is on. ❑ Press the drive eject button on the computer or the S3 button on the wireless keyboard. ❑ If either button does not work, click Start and Computer, right-click the optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. ❑ Try restarting your...
... slide out? ❑ Make sure your computer is on. ❑ Press the drive eject button on the computer or the S3 button on the wireless keyboard. ❑ If either button does not work, click Start and Computer, right-click the optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. ❑ Try restarting your...
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... with a listing of the following: ❑ Check if the volume is turned off or minimized by the muting or volume button, respectively, on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. ❑ Right-click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to check the settings. ❑ Check the...
... with a listing of the following: ❑ Check if the volume is turned off or minimized by the muting or volume button, respectively, on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. ❑ Right-click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to check the settings. ❑ Check the...
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... to find out the type of your computer. You may not be able to play some Blu-ray Disc contents on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. n 166 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media... sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. To play such contents, download and install the latest updates for WinDVD BD using a CD-R/RW disc with an adhesive label ...
... to find out the type of your computer. You may not be able to play some Blu-ray Disc contents on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. n 166 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media... sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. To play such contents, download and install the latest updates for WinDVD BD using a CD-R/RW disc with an adhesive label ...
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.... ❑ If your speakers are using a program that came with the volume down button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander may have been turned off . ❑ The muting button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers...
.... ❑ If your speakers are using a program that came with the volume down button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander may have been turned off . ❑ The muting button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers...