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......13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using the Optical Disc...
......13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using the Optical Disc...
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n5 N Speakers ...145 Touch Pad...147 Keyboard...148 Floppy Disks ...149 Audio/Video...150 Memory Stick ...152 Peripherals ...153 Support Options ...154 Sony Support Information ...155 Program Support Information...158 Trademarks ...169
n5 N Speakers ...145 Touch Pad...147 Keyboard...148 Floppy Disks ...149 Audio/Video...150 Memory Stick ...152 Peripherals ...153 Support Options ...154 Sony Support Information ...155 Program Support Information...158 Trademarks ...169
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... of environments. Place the computer directly in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your feet are flat on the floor. Take frequent breaks while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Excessive use of you more comfortable. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Sit in a chair with your wrists...
... of environments. Place the computer directly in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your feet are flat on the floor. Take frequent breaks while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Excessive use of you more comfortable. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Sit in a chair with your wrists...
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Front A Muting (S1) button (page 33) B AV MODE button (page 33) C Num lock indicator (page 19) D Caps lock indicator (page 19) E Scroll lock indicator (page 19) F Power button G LCD screen (page 102) H Built-in speakers (stereo) I Keyboard (page 31) J Touch pad (page 32) n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
Front A Muting (S1) button (page 33) B AV MODE button (page 33) C Num lock indicator (page 19) D Caps lock indicator (page 19) E Scroll lock indicator (page 19) F Power button G LCD screen (page 102) H Built-in speakers (stereo) I Keyboard (page 31) J Touch pad (page 32) n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 34) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 37) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 46) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 50) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 60) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 61) n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 34) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 37) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 46) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 50) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 60) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 61) n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... and the headphones. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Changes the volume level.
... and the headphones. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Changes the volume level.
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To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. Press ... touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Slide your...
To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. Press ... touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Slide your...
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... simple solutions. Try these suggestions before visiting 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... (page 142) ❑ Microphone (page 143) ❑ Mouse (page 144) ❑ Speakers (page 145) ❑ Touch Pad (page 147) ❑ Keyboard (page 148) n 115 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your...
... simple solutions. Try these suggestions before visiting 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... (page 142) ❑ Microphone (page 143) ❑ Mouse (page 144) ❑ Speakers (page 145) ❑ Touch Pad (page 147) ❑ Keyboard (page 148) n 115 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your...
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... with your optical disc drive. What should I do if I cannot play such contents, download and install the latest updates for WinDVD BD using the keyboard. ❑ If you neither launch any software application nor allow any to find out about the supported disc media. This Q & A entry applies... to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 60). See the online specifications to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using VAIO Update. Note the possibility that some Blu-ray Disc contents on how to connect the computer to selected models only.
... with your optical disc drive. What should I do if I cannot play such contents, download and install the latest updates for WinDVD BD using the keyboard. ❑ If you neither launch any software application nor allow any to find out about the supported disc media. This Q & A entry applies... to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 60). See the online specifications to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using VAIO Update. Note the possibility that some Blu-ray Disc contents on how to connect the computer to selected models only.
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... I do if I cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard? If you complete the Windows setup, the key configuration will be activated. If the Num lock indicator is unlit. n 148 N Troubleshooting Keyboard What should I do if the keyboard configuration is labeled on , the Num Lk key may ...be mismatched. The language layout of your computer's keyboard is wrong? Check that the Num lock indicator light is lit, ...
... I do if I cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard? If you complete the Windows setup, the key configuration will be activated. If the Num lock indicator is unlit. n 148 N Troubleshooting Keyboard What should I do if the keyboard configuration is labeled on , the Num Lk key may ...be mismatched. The language layout of your computer's keyboard is wrong? Check that the Num lock indicator light is lit, ...