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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Getting Started ...8 Locating Controls and Ports...9 About the Indicator Lights ...13 Setting Up Your Computer ...14 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...21 Using Your VAIO Computer ...22 Using the Keyboard ...23 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...32 Using the TV Function ...42 Using the Memory Stick Media ...60 Using Other Memory Cards ...66 Using the Internet...69 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...70
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Getting Started ...8 Locating Controls and Ports...9 About the Indicator Lights ...13 Setting Up Your Computer ...14 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...21 Using Your VAIO Computer ...22 Using the Keyboard ...23 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...32 Using the TV Function ...42 Using the Memory Stick Media ...60 Using Other Memory Cards ...66 Using the Internet...69 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...70
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n4 N Troubleshooting ...114 Computer ...115 System Security ...121 Networking ...122 Optical Discs ...125 Display ...129 Printing ...131 Microphone ...132 Speakers ...133 Keyboard...134 Touch Pad...135 Floppy Disks ...136 Audio/Video...137 Memory Stick Media ...138 Peripherals ...139 Support Options ...140 Sony Support Information ...140 Program Support Information...142
n4 N Troubleshooting ...114 Computer ...115 System Security ...121 Networking ...122 Optical Discs ...125 Display ...129 Printing ...131 Microphone ...132 Speakers ...133 Keyboard...134 Touch Pad...135 Floppy Disks ...136 Audio/Video...137 Memory Stick Media ...138 Peripherals ...139 Support Options ...140 Sony Support Information ...140 Program Support Information...142
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... adapter to connect to an AC power source and it must be plugged into the power source before you can establish communication with your wireless keyboard. ✍ Use your computer and plug it into AC outlets (2). 3 Route the cable from your display (TV) into the DC IN port...
... adapter to connect to an AC power source and it must be plugged into the power source before you can establish communication with your wireless keyboard. ✍ Use your computer and plug it into AC outlets (2). 3 Route the cable from your display (TV) into the DC IN port...
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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 23) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 31) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 32) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 42) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 60) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 66) ❑ Using the Internet (page 69) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 70) n 22 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 23) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 31) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 32) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 42) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 60) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 66) ❑ Using the Internet (page 69) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 70) n 22 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions.
The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer. n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions.
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...consumption. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications. The default tasks are as follows: : Launches VAIO Living Browser. When magnification reaches 175%, it goes back to 100%. P, p: Displays the previous or next page while... VAIO Living Browser is running. : Magnifies the screen view while VAIO Living Browser is running. One press magnifies the contents by 25%. C Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. Using the Wireless Keyboard n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Security slot B Function keys Perform ...
...consumption. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications. The default tasks are as follows: : Launches VAIO Living Browser. When magnification reaches 175%, it goes back to 100%. P, p: Displays the previous or next page while... VAIO Living Browser is running. : Magnifies the screen view while VAIO Living Browser is running. One press magnifies the contents by 25%. C Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. Using the Wireless Keyboard n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Security slot B Function keys Perform ...
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... Using Your VAIO Computer E Indicators (Num lock): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps lock): Turns on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scroll lock): Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state. (Connect): Turns on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is in certain...to batteries wear out. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in place to turn on and off the wireless keyboard. when the F Power switch Slide the power switch to indicate that the keyboard is ready for more information. H Touch pad See Using the Touch Pad (page 31) for use (page...
... Using Your VAIO Computer E Indicators (Num lock): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps lock): Turns on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scroll lock): Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state. (Connect): Turns on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is in certain...to batteries wear out. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in place to turn on and off the wireless keyboard. when the F Power switch Slide the power switch to indicate that the keyboard is ready for more information. H Touch pad See Using the Touch Pad (page 31) for use (page...
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n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. B CONNECT button (page 27) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to communicate with the computer.
n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. B CONNECT button (page 27) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to communicate with the computer.
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...wireless keyboard, as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. Before attempting to stop working properly. These devices may create interference, causing the keyboard to use the wireless keyboard, you use in the wireless keyboard. n 27 N Using Your VAIO ...Computer Before you must install the batteries and establish communication between the computer and the keyboard. ! Do not mix alkaline with ...
...wireless keyboard, as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. Before attempting to stop working properly. These devices may create interference, causing the keyboard to use the wireless keyboard, you use in the wireless keyboard. n 27 N Using Your VAIO ...Computer Before you must install the batteries and establish communication between the computer and the keyboard. ! Do not mix alkaline with ...
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To connect your wireless keyboard, it must be located within a range of approximately 11 inches (30 cm) to 40 inches (1 m) from the computer. 1 Turn over the wireless keyboard. 2 Press the button (1) on the battery compartment cover and slide and lift the cover in the direction of the arrow to remove the cover. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless keyboard !
To connect your wireless keyboard, it must be located within a range of approximately 11 inches (30 cm) to 40 inches (1 m) from the computer. 1 Turn over the wireless keyboard. 2 Press the button (1) on the battery compartment cover and slide and lift the cover in the direction of the arrow to remove the cover. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless keyboard !
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...the battery compartment as illustrated below: n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Turn on the computer. 5 Slide the power switch (2) on the keyboard to check that the connection between the computer and the keyboard. Steps 6 and 7 must be completed within 10 seconds of the keyboard. The connect indicator turns on in the indicator window on... Fn key to the ON position. 6 Press the CONNECT button (3) on the front of the computer. 7 Press the CONNECT button (4) on before using the keyboard. This could indicate that the connect indicator turns on the bottom of each other. If the wireless...
...the battery compartment as illustrated below: n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Turn on the computer. 5 Slide the power switch (2) on the keyboard to check that the connection between the computer and the keyboard. Steps 6 and 7 must be completed within 10 seconds of the keyboard. The connect indicator turns on in the indicator window on... Fn key to the ON position. 6 Press the CONNECT button (3) on the front of the computer. 7 Press the CONNECT button (4) on before using the keyboard. This could indicate that the connect indicator turns on the bottom of each other. If the wireless...
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n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ You can check the battery indicator ( or ) in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to be replaced. If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. If the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level.
n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ You can check the battery indicator ( or ) in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to be replaced. If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. If the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level.
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...the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ Alternatively, you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Right-click the power status icon on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. ! If the computer is on in this , you press and hold the power button for more than 20 minutes, ... OFF position, or press the standby button on the wireless keyboard to place your computer will turn off automatically. To avoid this mode. To change the Sleep mode settings. n 96 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode temporarily suspends the entire system operations for lower power ...
...the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍ Alternatively, you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Right-click the power status icon on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. ! If the computer is on in this , you press and hold the power button for more than 20 minutes, ... OFF position, or press the standby button on the wireless keyboard to place your computer will turn off automatically. To avoid this mode. To change the Sleep mode settings. n 96 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode temporarily suspends the entire system operations for lower power ...
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... encounter when using your VAIO computer. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at: 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....sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ Computer (page 115) ❑ System Security (page 121) ❑ Networking (page 122) ❑ Optical Discs (page 125) ❑ Display (page 129) ❑ Printing (page 131) ❑ Microphone (page 132) ❑ Speakers (page 133) ❑ Keyboard ...
... encounter when using your VAIO computer. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at: 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....sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ Computer (page 115) ❑ System Security (page 121) ❑ Networking (page 122) ❑ Optical Discs (page 125) ❑ Display (page 129) ❑ Printing (page 131) ❑ Microphone (page 132) ❑ Speakers (page 133) ❑ Keyboard ...
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.... If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is plugged into a power source and turned on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. Wait three to malfunction.
.... If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is plugged into a power source and turned on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. Wait three to malfunction.
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..., when I start . Turning off your computer and confirm that the Windows operating system launches properly. ❑ If you enter a wrong power-on the wireless keyboard are lit, press the Num Lock key or the Caps Lock key to the Lock button, and Restart. 3 If your computer and enter the correct... password. When entering the password, check that the VAIO power indicator goes off . Wait for more than four seconds to the Shut down button and Restart. 4 If this procedure does not work, press...
..., when I start . Turning off your computer and confirm that the Windows operating system launches properly. ❑ If you enter a wrong power-on the wireless keyboard are lit, press the Num Lock key or the Caps Lock key to the Lock button, and Restart. 3 If your computer and enter the correct... password. When entering the password, check that the VAIO power indicator goes off . Wait for more than four seconds to the Shut down button and Restart. 4 If this procedure does not work, press...
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... preinstalled software on your optical disc drive. What should I do if I cannot write data to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your computer does not support copying...
... preinstalled software on your optical disc drive. What should I do if I cannot write data to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your computer does not support copying...
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... the Num lock indicator is on your computer or wireless keyboard, as desired. If you choose a different regional keyboard when you cannot enter U, I, O, P, J, K, L, M, and so on the wireless keyboard to stop working properly. n 134 N Troubleshooting Keyboard What should I do if the keyboard configuration is off before entering these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click...
... the Num lock indicator is on your computer or wireless keyboard, as desired. If you choose a different regional keyboard when you cannot enter U, I, O, P, J, K, L, M, and so on the wireless keyboard to stop working properly. n 134 N Troubleshooting Keyboard What should I do if the keyboard configuration is off before entering these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click...