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... Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Setting Up Your Computer ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...36 Using Your VAIO Computer ...37 Using the Keyboard ...38 Using the Touch Pad ...42 Using the Mouse ...43 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...46 Using the... Optical Disc Drive ...50 Using the TV Function ...60 Using the HDMI Input Function ...79 Using the ExpressCard Module ...88 Using the Memory Stick ...92 Using the SD Memory Card ...98 Using...
... Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Setting Up Your Computer ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...36 Using Your VAIO Computer ...37 Using the Keyboard ...38 Using the Touch Pad ...42 Using the Mouse ...43 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...46 Using the... Optical Disc Drive ...50 Using the TV Function ...60 Using the HDMI Input Function ...79 Using the ExpressCard Module ...88 Using the Memory Stick ...92 Using the SD Memory Card ...98 Using...
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n3 N Using the Network (LAN) ...102 Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...104 Using the Bluetooth Function ...107 Using Peripheral Devices...112 Connecting External Speakers ...113 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...115 Connecting a Printer ...117 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...118 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...120 Setting the Password ...121 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 126 Using the Power Saving Mode...127 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...130 Adding and Removing Memory...131 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...138
n3 N Using the Network (LAN) ...102 Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...104 Using the Bluetooth Function ...107 Using Peripheral Devices...112 Connecting External Speakers ...113 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...115 Connecting a Printer ...117 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...118 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...120 Setting the Password ...121 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 126 Using the Power Saving Mode...127 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...130 Adding and Removing Memory...131 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...138
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... Vista® 32-bit operating system. You may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this manual may find differences in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide...
... Vista® 32-bit operating system. You may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this manual may find differences in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide...
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... documentation includes printed information and user guides 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American... countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual)...
... documentation includes printed information and user guides 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American... countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/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 Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings.
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings.
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... troubleshoot your VAIO computer. Choose from the following categories to find the answers you need. n 10 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support.
... troubleshoot your VAIO computer. Choose from the following categories to find the answers you need. n 10 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support.
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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 ... computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your system. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start 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' instructions. ❑ Locating...
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 ... computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your system. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start 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' instructions. ❑ Locating...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 38) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 42) ❑ Using the Mouse (page ...43) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 46) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 50) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 60) ❑ Using the HDMI Input Function (page 79) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 88) ❑ Using the Memory... (page 102) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 104) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 107) n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 38) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 42) ❑ Using the Mouse (page ...43) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 46) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 50) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 60) ❑ Using the HDMI Input Function (page 79) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 88) ❑ Using the Memory... (page 102) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 104) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 107) n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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...: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your computer or wireless keyboard, as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your keyboard not working after replacing the keyboard batteries, reconnect the keyboard. Do not mix alkaline...
...: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your computer or wireless keyboard, as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your keyboard not working after replacing the keyboard batteries, reconnect the keyboard. Do not mix alkaline...
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... the view look bigger and closer (zoom in). The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center for the procedure. When the HDMI input is turned on. For details on and off. See the help file included with the Fn..., see Using the HDMI Input Control Buttons (page 80) for more information. ✍ Illustrated above is the English keyboard as an example. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Zoom buttons Changes the size of the LCD screen.
... the view look bigger and closer (zoom in). The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center for the procedure. When the HDMI input is turned on. For details on and off. See the help file included with the Fn..., see Using the HDMI Input Control Buttons (page 80) for more information. ✍ Illustrated above is the English keyboard as an example. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Zoom buttons Changes the size of the LCD screen.
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...the Touch Pad (page 42) for more in the Scroll Lock state. (Connect): Turns on and off. To change the assignment with the VAIO Control Center (page 126) and find out more information. M Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in place to batteries wear out. I ... software applications. H Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. ! See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer G Indicators (Battery): turns on while the AA batteries for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to indicate that ...
...the Touch Pad (page 42) for more in the Scroll Lock state. (Connect): Turns on and off. To change the assignment with the VAIO Control Center (page 126) and find out more information. M Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in place to batteries wear out. I ... software applications. H Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. ! See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer G Indicators (Battery): turns on while the AA batteries for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to indicate that ...
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C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer. B CONNECT button (page 29) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle.
C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer. B CONNECT button (page 29) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle.
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... your finger on an item or object. Press the left button (3) once. To change other touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. You can disable/enable the Motion Pointer... continues against your intention, your finger along the bottom edge to start an operation. Press the left button twice. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the...
... your finger on an item or object. Press the left button (3) once. To change other touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. Slide your finger on the screen using the touch pad. You can disable/enable the Motion Pointer... continues against your intention, your finger along the bottom edge to start an operation. Press the left button twice. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the...
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... computer first, and then press the CONNECT button on surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have minimal repetitive patterns. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries. Press the CONNECT button located on the back of mouse: approximately 32.8 feet (10...
... computer first, and then press the CONNECT button on surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have minimal repetitive patterns. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries. Press the CONNECT button located on the back of mouse: approximately 32.8 feet (10...
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... the forward button on the Internet Explorer. E Right side button Press the right side button to go back to the previous page. n 44 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 side button to go...
... the forward button on the Internet Explorer. E Right side button Press the right side button to go back to the previous page. n 44 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 side button to go...
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n 45 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 45 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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n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the preinstalled image capture software. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds ... appropriate software. Video conference is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application.
n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the preinstalled image capture software. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds ... appropriate software. Video conference is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application.
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This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
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... in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. See the help file included with the software for more features. n 48 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 the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the...
... in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. See the help file included with the software for more features. n 48 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 the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the...
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... button below the displayed image to start movie recording. 5 When finished, click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon...
... button below the displayed image to start movie recording. 5 When finished, click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon...