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... ...6 Notice ...7 Documentation ...8 Ergonomic Considerations ...11 Getting 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...
... ...6 Notice ...7 Documentation ...8 Ergonomic Considerations ...11 Getting 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...
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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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... User Guide. You may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. External views illustrated in this User Guide is intended for users of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Information in the supplied manuals including this manual may...
... User Guide. You may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. External views illustrated in this User Guide is intended for users of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Information in the supplied manuals including this manual may...
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... your VAIO computer. To view the online specifications: 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...for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Contains an overview of your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user...
... your VAIO computer. To view the online specifications: 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...for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Contains an overview of your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user...
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Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - 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.
Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - 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.
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Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and...
Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and...
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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 and set up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start...
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 and set up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start...
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... 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 ...) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 102) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 104) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 107) n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... 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 ...) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (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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... keyboard to stop working properly. Do not mix alkaline with additional keys that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed. If you find your computer. 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. Press the CONNECT...
... keyboard to stop working properly. Do not mix alkaline with additional keys that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed. If you find your computer. 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. Press the CONNECT...
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...Power indicator A green bar appears when the power switch is the English keyboard as an example. Press to change the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To change the LCD brightness. ✍ Illustrated above is turned on some software. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of power consumption. ...C Disc drive eject button Ejects the optical disc from the drive. B Function keys Perform certain tasks. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Zoom buttons Changes the size of the LCD screen. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of an image or a document displayed on .
...Power indicator A green bar appears when the power switch is the English keyboard as an example. Press to change the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To change the LCD brightness. ✍ Illustrated above is turned on some software. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of power consumption. ...C Disc drive eject button Ejects the optical disc from the drive. B Function keys Perform certain tasks. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Zoom buttons Changes the size of the LCD screen. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of an image or a document displayed on .
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... more information. K Touch pad See Using the Touch Pad (page 42) for more in certain software applications. 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 keyboard is ready... Displays a shortcut menu in its help file. H Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. ! See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. J S1 button Opens the Start menu of the Windows Media Center by default. ✍ The default S1 button assignment may ...
... more information. K Touch pad See Using the Touch Pad (page 42) for more in certain software applications. 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 keyboard is ready... Displays a shortcut menu in its help file. H Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. ! See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. J S1 button Opens the Start menu of the Windows Media Center by default. ✍ The default S1 button assignment may ...
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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. 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.
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...and scroll objects on the touch pad around its center to start an operation. Slide your computer. You can disable/enable the touch pad with the Fn+F1 keys that you put your... fingertip may have reached an edge of the touch pad. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on an item or .... Press the right button (4) once. To change other touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. Press the left button (3) once. It is connected...
...and scroll objects on the touch pad around its center to start an operation. Slide your computer. You can disable/enable the touch pad with the Fn+F1 keys that you put your... fingertip may have reached an edge of the touch pad. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on an item or .... Press the right button (4) once. To change other touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. Press the left button (3) once. It is connected...
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... properly. Do not mix alkaline with your mouse not working properly. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations of your computer first, and then press the CONNECT button on surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half- These devices may create interference, ... that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed. Always use the same type and manufacture of batteries can damage the wireless mouse. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries.
... properly. Do not mix alkaline with your mouse not working properly. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations of your computer first, and then press the CONNECT button on surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half- These devices may create interference, ... that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed. Always use the same type and manufacture of batteries can damage the wireless mouse. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries.
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... support it works in the same way as pressing the back button on the Internet Explorer. Press the wheel once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. Pressing it ). G Power switch Slide the switch to display a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). C Right button Press... assignment, press and hold the central wheel. B Central wheel Rotate the central wheel to the page you viewed before. 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 forward...
... support it works in the same way as pressing the back button on the Internet Explorer. Press the wheel once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. Pressing it ). G Power switch Slide the switch to display a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). C Right button Press... assignment, press and hold the central wheel. B Central wheel Rotate the central wheel to the page you viewed before. 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 forward...
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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. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Mouse under Hardware and Sound.
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...the back of the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the capture angle adjuster (1) on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. You can change the capture angle of your computer. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to capture still images and movies with... and enables you see the live feed 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 your desired application. If another software application is using the camera, exit the ...
...the back of the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the capture angle adjuster (1) on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. You can change the capture angle of your computer. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to capture still images and movies with... and enables you see the live feed 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 your desired application. If another software application is using the camera, exit the ...
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You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. 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. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
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... below the displayed image. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. 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 Capture...
... below the displayed image. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. 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 Capture...
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... 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. 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 stop movie recording. See the help file included with...
... 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. 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 stop movie recording. See the help file included with...