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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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...on 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)...
...on 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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...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 - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the 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) -
...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 - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the 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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... Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs 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 accomplish a task. It can either perform the task for your personal data...
... Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs 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 accomplish a task. It can either perform the task for your personal data...
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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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...section describes how to start up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using 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 your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers...
...section describes how to start up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using 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 your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers...
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... when the computer is in use. DISPLAY OFF Illuminates in its help file. n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 115) and find out more in orange when the LCD backlight is turned off. Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is read...
... when the computer is in use. DISPLAY OFF Illuminates in its help file. n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 115) and find out more in orange when the LCD backlight is turned off. Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is read...
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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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... or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless keyboard. Confirm that perform specific functions. Using the Wireless Keyboard ! n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer.
... or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless keyboard. Confirm that perform specific functions. Using the Wireless Keyboard ! n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer.
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... menu or launches Windows Mail. In such a case, you can change the assignments with VAIO Control Center (page 115) and find out more in its help file. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn+F10: Changes the screen resolution to magnify.../restore your computer's screen view. S2: Launches Internet Explorer. ✍ Illustrated above . See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the Fn key. The default ...
... menu or launches Windows Mail. In such a case, you can change the assignments with VAIO Control Center (page 115) and find out more in its help file. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn+F10: Changes the screen resolution to magnify.../restore your computer's screen view. S2: Launches Internet Explorer. ✍ Illustrated above . See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the Fn key. The default ...
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... power consumption. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in place to turn 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). J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on while the AA batteries for the wireless keyboard are sufficient...
... power consumption. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in place to turn 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). J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on while the AA batteries for the wireless keyboard are sufficient...
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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. C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries.
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...-emitting diode (LED) instead of your computer first, and then press the CONNECT button on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your computer. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of the wireless mouse. Use...
...-emitting diode (LED) instead of your computer first, and then press the CONNECT button on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your computer. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of the wireless mouse. Use...
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... computer and the wireless mouse. B Central wheel Rotate the central wheel 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 while sliding...
... computer and the wireless mouse. B Central wheel Rotate the central wheel 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 while sliding...
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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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You can change the capture angle of 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 the preinstalled ... activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is ready for a video conference using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in the desired angle. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds...
You can change the capture angle of 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 the preinstalled ... activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is ready for a video conference using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in the desired angle. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds...
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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. 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.
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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 launch WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Capture ...
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 launch WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Capture ...