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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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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of 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. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer.
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of 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. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer.
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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 this manual)...
...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 this manual)...
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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 restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or ...: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. Provides information about using Windows Media Center. 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 restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or ...: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. Provides information about using Windows Media Center. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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... show you how to do it step by step. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials... safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help you will find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other...
... show you how to do it step by step. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials... safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help you will find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other...
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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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n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with 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 and set up ...) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33) Before starting your VAIO computer. !
n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with 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 and set up ...) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33) Before starting your VAIO computer. !
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... change the brightness of the computer is on .) When the indicator is off . 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. When the indicator is off, the optical disc media is not being used...
... change the brightness of the computer is on .) When the indicator is off . 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. When the indicator is off, the optical disc media is not being used...
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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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... devices that exchange radio signals on the bottom of your keyboard not working after replacement of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. 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...
... devices that exchange radio signals on the bottom of your keyboard not working after replacement of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. 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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...keyboard as follows: S1: Opens the Media Center Start menu or launches Windows Mail. The default tasks are as an example. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. S2: Launches Internet Explorer. Fn+F10: Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. ...the assignments with the Fn key. ✍ Illustrated above . 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. B Muting button Turns the volume on and off. Fn+F6: Increases ...
...keyboard as follows: S1: Opens the Media Center Start menu or launches Windows Mail. The default tasks are as an example. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. S2: Launches Internet Explorer. Fn+F10: Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. ...the assignments with the Fn key. ✍ Illustrated above . 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. B Muting button Turns the volume on and off. Fn+F6: Increases ...
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... switch Slide the POWER switch to turn on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is in certain software applications. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for the lower level of power consumption.
... switch Slide the POWER switch to turn on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is in certain software applications. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for the lower level of power consumption.
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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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..., reconnect the mouse. Use surfaces such as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that exchange radio signals on the bottom of battery. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries. If you find your computer or wireless mouse, as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines...
..., reconnect the mouse. Use surfaces such as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that exchange radio signals on the bottom of battery. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries. If you find your computer or wireless mouse, as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines...
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... always an active function). This will help you save battery power. C Right button Press the right button once 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. F Battery...
... always an active function). This will help you save battery power. C Right button Press the right button once 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. F Battery...
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n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Change the settings. Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Mouse under Hardware and Sound.
n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Change the settings. Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Mouse under Hardware and Sound.
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n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is using the camera, exit the application before using such software. Turning on the back ... 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 equipped with a built-in the desired angle. Note that launching or exiting your computer. Push down or up...
n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is using the camera, exit the application before using such software. Turning on the back ... 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 equipped with a built-in the desired angle. Note that launching or exiting your computer. Push down or up...
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n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! 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. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software.
n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! 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. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software.
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See the help file on the software for more features. 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 ...
See the help file on the software for more features. 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 ...